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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

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Do it All, Have a Ball: Saturday Night

As the classic Bay City Rollers song says, “after a full day of WordPress talk and geekery, there’s nothing like a libation with all your WP friends, new and old.”  Luckily, you won’t have to wander far, because we’re holding … Continue reading Do it All, Have a Ball: Saturday Night

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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

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Things We Need

Hi WordCampers!  Can you believe we’re only a few days away from The Big Show?  We’re stoked. We still need some help to make this the most amazing possible event, and we’d love your help. We have been offered the … Continue reading Things We Need

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Get your Schedule Here

We have a schedule! It might change, subject to the vagaries of time and fate – but if you like a concrete plan, this is a good place to start. Scott Berkun will start us off right at 9 am … Continue reading Get your Schedule Here

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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

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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

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Your Passport to Complete Style Domination

If you thought two days of WordPress sharing, learning and general geekery was enough, get ready to have your socks knocked off across the room and into the washing machine. T-shirts, my friends – there will also be limited edition … Continue reading Your Passport to Complete Style Domination

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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

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Zero to Blog: Our First-Timer Workshop

Want to blog but don’t know how to get started? (Or do you know someone like this?) If so, dear reader, you have hit the educational jackpot.  This year WordCamp Portland is offering a limited-attendance First-Timer Workshop on Friday, September … Continue reading Zero to Blog: Our First-Timer Workshop

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