Author Archives: Aaron Hockley
Bring ID for WordCamp Beer
In accordance with WordCamp Portland tradition, we’ll have a couple of kegs of microbrew this weekend. Note that you’ll need to have ID showing that you’re 21 years of age or older… we won’t discriminate 🙂 Bring your ID if … Continue reading Bring ID for WordCamp Beer
Slight Change to Sunday Schedule: Doors Open at 13:30
Oh, that Murphy. On the same day that we sent an email out to attendees including the schedule, we’ve been made aware of a slight facilities issue that necessitates us changing our Sunday schedule by half an hour. The short … Continue reading Slight Change to Sunday Schedule: Doors Open at 13:30
Featured Speaker: Jane Wells
Our lineup of featured speakers will be rounded out by WordPress UX guru and former Portlander Jane Wells. Jane is a veteran of all three previous WordCamp Portland events. She has worked for Automattic for a few years and is … Continue reading Featured Speaker: Jane Wells
Featured Speaker: Scott Berkun
I’m excited to announce the second of our three featured speakers for WordCamp Portland 2011. Scott Berkun will present “Lessons Learned from Blogging Every Day.” In addition to working for Automattic on the WordPress.com team, Scott is a writer and … Continue reading Featured Speaker: Scott Berkun
WordCamp Awesome in the Making
I love unconferences because the event dynamic is driven by the attendees – folks get to choose the agenda and everyone can learn from the experiences of a diverse set of attendees. As I look at the current state of … Continue reading WordCamp Awesome in the Making
Open Thread for Unconference Topics
As mentioned previously, a large portion of our event this year will be held as an unconference, with topics suggested, chosen, and scheduled by the community of attendees. Unconference sessions can spring up in one of two fashions: An attendee … Continue reading Open Thread for Unconference Topics
What is an Unconference?
We’ve mentioned that much of our weekend schedule for WordCamp Portland will be determined in an unconference format, but I’m sure that at least a few of you are wondering what that means. Rather than creating yet another explanation, I’d … Continue reading What is an Unconference?
Featured Speaker: Andrew Nacin
We’re planning to begin selling tickets on Friday but in the meantime I’m excited to announce the first of our three featured speakers for WordCamp Portland 2011. Andrew Nacin is a core developer for WordPress and is an active participant … Continue reading Featured Speaker: Andrew Nacin
Speakers & Format for WordCamp Portland 2011
WordCamp Portland 2011 will span all day (9ish to 5ish) on Saturday and the afternoon (1:30ish to 5:30ish) on Sunday. We’ll publish the exact schedule and agenda as we get closer but here’s the initial information on the event format … Continue reading Speakers & Format for WordCamp Portland 2011
WordCamp Portland 2011: September 17-18 at the Eliot Center
I’m excited to announce that after various challenges planning this year’s event that we have a confirmed date and location for WordCamp Portland 2011. WordCamp Portland will be held September 17-18th at the Eliot Center in downtown Portland. Details on registration, … Continue reading WordCamp Portland 2011: September 17-18 at the Eliot Center
