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Today at WordCamp KC! Saturday

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WordCamp Kansas City day 2

For WordCamp KC , you do not need a physical ticket. The first time you check-in at a WordCamp KC event give your name/ID and you will get a name badge. Use the WordCamp KC name badge to check in for the parties.

Saturday, April 29th
Location: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO → Map

  • WordCamp KC day 2 begins at 8am – doors open and check-in begins
  • Continental breakfast is served when doors open
  • Sessions begin in all three WordCamp KC rooms at 9am
  • Morning snacks are served at 9:45am
  • Lunch is served at noon
  • Afternoon snacks are served at 2:45pm
  • Sessions wrap just before 5pm
  • Attendees are on their own for dinner

WiFi at Kauffman Foundation 
The network is kauffman. Connect, then open a browser to accept the terms of use and enter the password that is displayed on the screen. The network uses a self-signed certificate, so you may see an”unsecured” notice. Just click past it.

Saturday Night WordCamp KC Wrap-Party!

The WordCamp KC wrap-party starts at 6pm at Tapcade. 1701 McGee St., Kansas City, MO → Map

Web Works of Kansas City will be buying your 1st Kansas City area brewed beer at the party. Wear your WordCamp KC name badge and find Travis Pflanz at Tapcade to get your Kansas City brew!

We’re not getting a private room for our after-party, so be prepared to stand and mingle.

You must have a WordCamp KC ticket to attend the party

  • Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

MORE IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Please check-in each day of WordCamp KC. This helps us get an accurate attendance each day and plan for next year
  • Just give your name to check-in
  • Please sit toward the front of the room at your WordCamp KC session. This shows respect for the speaker – remember, they’re volunteering their time and expertise for free – and it leaves the back of the room open for late-comers to not disturb the ongoing session
  • If you find that a session is not for you, feel free to leave and find a different session to attend
  • Please check-in at each WordCamp KC party… especially if you want free food and/or drink!
  • When you check-in at your 1st WordCamp KC event, you will get a name badge. Keep this badge with you throughout WordCamp KC. This is how you get your complimentary food and drinks
  • What to bring to WordCamp KC – Read this post
  • Watch your email each morning for a “Today at WordCamp KC” reminder
  • We recommend you attend all the parties! WordCamp veterans agree, the relationships you make at these parties are the most valuable part of WordCamp
  • Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Today at WordCamp KC! Friday

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WordCamp Kansas City is here!

For WordCamp KC , you do not need a physical ticket. The first time you check-in at a WordCamp KC event give your name/ID and you will get a name badge. Use the WordCamp KC name badge to check in for the parties and the 2nd day of WordCamp.

Friday, April 28th
Location: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO → Map

  • WordCamp KC begins at 8am – doors open and check-in begins
  • Continental breakfast is served when doors open
  • Opening remarks by lead organizer Jim Grant are at 8:45am
  • Keynote Speaker, Konstantin Obenland takes the stage at 9am
  • Morning snacks are served at 9:45am
  • Sessions begin in all three WordCamp KC rooms at 10am
  • Lunch is served at noon
  • Afternoon snacks are served at 2:45pm
  • Sessions wrap just before 5pm
  • Attendees are on their own for dinner

WiFi at Kauffman Foundation 
The network is kauffman. Connect, then open a browser to accept the terms of use and enter the password that is displayed on the screen. The network uses a self-signed certificate, so you may see an”unsecured” notice. Just click past it.

Friday Night WordCamp KC Party!

The Friday night WordCamp KC party starts at 7pm at Ruins Pub. 1715 Main St, Kansas City, MO → Map

On Tap will be providing some beer and snacks at the party. Wear your WordCamp KC name badge and find Kate Nielsen & the On Tap team at Ruins Pub to get your brews!

We’re not getting a private room for our after-party, so be prepared to stand and mingle.

You must have a WordCamp KC ticket to attend the party

  • Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

MORE IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Please check-in each day of WordCamp KC. This helps us get an accurate attendance each day and plan for next year
  • Just give your name to check-in
  • Please sit toward the front of the room at your WordCamp KC session. This shows respect for the speaker – remember, they’re volunteering their time and expertise for free – and it leaves the back of the room open for late-comers to not disturb the ongoing session
  • If you find that a session is not for you, feel free to leave and find a different session to attend
  • Please check-in at each WordCamp KC party… especially if you want free food and/or drink!
  • When you check-in at your 1st WordCamp KC event, you will get a name badge. Keep this badge with you throughout WordCamp KC. This is how you get your complimentary food and drinks
  • What to bring to WordCamp KC – Read this post
  • Watch your email each morning for a “Today at WordCamp KC” reminder
  • We recommend you attend all the parties! WordCamp veterans agree, the relationships you make at these parties are the most valuable part of WordCamp
  • Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Today at WordCamp KC! Thursday

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WordCamp KC 2017 kicks off tonight (4/27) with the WordCamp KC Kickoff Party at Doughnut Lounge at 7pm.

Located at Doughnut Lounge
4117 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO → Map

With free doughnuts sponsored by Doughnut Lounge!

You must have a WordCamp KC ticket to attend. For WordCamp KC , you do not need a physical ticket. The first time you check-in give your name/ID and you will get a name badge. Use the WordCamp KC name badge to check in for the parties and the 2nd day of WordCamp.

  • Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

If you cannot find a parking spot on the street, there’s a free parking garage two blocks away at approximately 4015 Pensylvania. Map – https://goo.gl/maps/kvmxfQHerm92

Find networking tips to help you make the most of WordCamp Kansas City!

Making the Most of Networking at WordCamp KC

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Sure, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get into your car after WordCamp Kansas City with your brain full and literally buzzing with all that you’ve learned from the amazing presenters. But the knowledge you take away is only one of the benefits of attending a WordCamp. Because WordCamp isn’t just about tips and ideas – it’s also about connections.

You’ll meet plenty of others in situations very similar to your own, or perhaps further down the path. Having a networking game plan can help you make the most of your time at WordCamp. So we’ve put together a few networking tips for you.

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WordCamp KC 2017 needs volunteers! Find out how you can help contribute to the WordPress community.

Get Involved! A Call for Volunteers

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Did you know that WordCamps are run entirely by volunteers? From the organizers who plan it all, to the volunteers who work the event, to the speakers who teach you new things – everyone donates their time to make the WordPress community a better place.

Getting involved with a WordCamp is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to contribute to the WordPress community – plus it gives back to you!

Boons of WordCamp Volunteering

  • Meet, network, and help other WordPress enthusiasts
  • Round out that LinkedIn profile with some volunteering cred
  • Hear from a variety of top-notch WordPress and marketing experts
  • Master the art of holding up time cards
  • Make your directorial debut, filming speaker sessions

Are you ready to step up and help? Local Kansas Citians can find a variety of ways to help the WordPress community. Here are some tasks where we can always use support…

Continue reading Get Involved! A Call for Volunteers →

For information about WordCamp Kansas 2017, visit www.wordcampkc.com.

What to Expect from a WordCamp

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WordCamp Kansas City 2017 is about three weeks away! Do you know what to expect? You can be sure there will be a little bit of everything – other attendees, sensational speakers, networking opportunities, lunch, swag – the usual goodies you’ve come to expect from a professional conference. But WordCamp is a little different in several ways.

Each WordCamp will be different, whether WordCamp Kansas City, or WordCamp St. Louis, or WordCamp Global – this is based on the organizers, speakers and attendees of each event. But there are some general guidelines that all WordCamps follow, as well as some things you can expect at any WordCamp, no matter the home city.

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