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Call for Speakers

Attention WordPress enthusiasts: WordCamp Kent is looking for speakers for the 2019 conference happening June 15th-16th! If you are a WordPress enthusiast looking to inspire and inform other WordPress enthusiasts on all things (or maybe just one thing) WordPress, you are invited to submit a speaker application!

At WordCamp Kent, our attendees include designers, developers, marketers, business owners, bloggers, and content strategists who all come together to learn, connect and have a great time.

Are you an energetic orator? Or passionate about the WordPress community? Apply to be a speaker at WordCamp Kent 2019!

Sessions will be 45 minutes, with 25-30 minutes allotted for your talk and 15 – 20 minutes for Q & A and further discussion.

The deadline to submit your application is 11 PM EDT on Monday, April 15th, 2019. You will be notified when a decision about your submission is made, no later than April 30th.

General guidelines for speakers:

  • We’ re looking for talks that are relevant to casual WordPress users, experienced developers, and anywhere between.
  • We are always on the lookout for new speakers of ALL ages and backgrounds.
  • You do not need to be a professional speaker, but you should be knowledgeable about the topic you are presenting.
  • You are encouraged to apply even if you have never spoken at a WordCamp before. If you need some inspiration, take a look at some of the talks published on WordPress TV.
  • All submissions are reviewed by the organizer committee. Be prepared to submit your speaker slides or review your presentation with an organizer prior to the event if asked.
  • Speakers will be provided free admission to WordCamp Kent 2019 and also get to attend a speaker dinner, but we cannot reimburse travel, lodging, or other expenses.

Requirements

In order to keep a safe and welcoming environment, we require all speakers, sponsors, and attendees to follow our Code of Conduct.

No prior speaking experience is necessary to apply to speak. However, if you are speaking for the first time, the Community Handbook has a handy guide!

General Topics

  • WordPress Fundamentals
  • Blogging and Content Creation
  • Design and User Experience
  • Backend Development
  • Workflows
  • Marketing and Branding
  • Running a WordPress Based Business
  • Themes
  • Plugins
  • Security
  • Digital marketing & growth

Speaker Application

KNOW SOMEONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SPEAK? If you know a person who is a great speaker, or a new speaker with tons of knowledge to share, and would like to nominate them to speak, get in touch via our Contact Form and let us know who it is, where they are located, and what they speak about, as well as a way for us to get in touch.

If you’d like to propose multiple topics, please submit the form multiple times, once for each topic.

We look forward to seeing your ideas!

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Call for Sponsors

90s Theme - Sign up to Sponsor WordCamp Kent 2019

WordCamp Kent would not be possible without the support of You! Yes, you, our sponsors! In addition to our amazing global sponsors that contribute to all WordCamps in a certain region of the world,  we need the help of our community sponsors to make Kent the best WordCamp it can be.

WordCamp Kent will be happening this year on June 15th-16th at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center.

What You Are Supporting

Last year, our sessions ranged from blogging/content writing, web design, development, and freelance, to project management, SEO, and business tips. We even had a Community and Mental Health track! Each year, we dedicate a track to for WordPress 101 as well.

Read Last Year’s Recap

Who You Are Supporting

WordCamp Kent is organized by members of the Northeast Ohio WordPress Meetup group. Our community has a great mix of technical and non-technical individuals. We have a lot of Meetup attendees that run their business on WordPress or make money setting up and managing WordPress sites for clients. Our Meetup group has traveled to a handful of Northeast Ohio cities and is a great platform for new speakers. We’re a laid-back and supportive group that meets twice a month near the Cleveland and Akron areas.

In 2018, our community was featured at WordCamp US!

Requirements

In order to keep a safe and welcoming environment, we require all speakers, sponsors, and attendees to follow our Code of Conduct. Sponsors must comply with WordCamp Central guidelines for promotional materials, use of the WordPress name and trademark, etc. Those guidelines are available in the community handbook and a pdf copy will be sent along with the sponsor agreement (after acceptance and before payment).

If you want to get involved in our community by sponsoring, we have several different sponsor levels to choose from:

$1,500 Gold (Limit of 3 Community Sponsors) 2 Left!

  • 4 tickets to WordCamp Kent
  • Large logo placed on the site
  • Large logo on promo material
  • Blog post & social media update(s) introducing your business as a sponsor
  • Brief introduction during remarks at WordCamp Kent
  • Dedicated sponsor table in the main networking area.

$1,000 Silver (Limit of 3 Community Sponsors)

  • 3 tickets to WordCamp Kent
  • Medium logo placed on the site
  • Medium logo on promo material
  • Blog post & social media update(s) introducing your business as a sponsor
  • Brief introduction during remarks at WordCamp Kent
  • Shared sponsor tables in the main networking hallway.

$500 Bronze

  • 2 tickets to WordCamp Kent
  • Small logo placed on the site
  • Small logo on promo material
  • Blog post & social media update(s) introducing your business as a sponsor

$250 Small Business

  • 1 ticket to WordCamp Kent
  • Mention on the website of your sponsorship

In-Kind

Fill out the form below and ask how to help in-kind by paying for the Speaker Dinner, Speaker gifts, After Party, donating your time for video editing, etc. We’ll share our expense list so you can sponsor whatever fits your budget!

Are you planning to send representatives to the event?

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Announcing WordCamp Kent, OH 2019

WordCamps are designed to showcase the local community, and WordCamp Kent is no exception. Featuring speakers and sponsors from the northeast Ohio region, WordCamp Kent will provide great opportunities for learning and networking.

WordCamp Kent will be held at the Kent State University Conference Center in downtown Kent, June 15-16, 2019.

We are expecting around 130 attendees this year.

Sessions are broken down into three (3) tracks in classroom-style rooms where you can feel free to ask questions directly to the speakers. There is also a quiet area in the Conference Center if you identify as an introvert and would like space to retreat to during the event.

Last year, we had 2 full days with 3 tracks. Our local community is passionate about SEO, freelancing, and community involvement. We hope to feature many of these topics again in 2019 along with our WordPress 101 track.

Read Last Year’s Recap

Can’t wait that long? Join the Northeast Ohio Meetup group or check out our Slack channel to get involved as a WordCamp Kent volunteer!

WordCamp Kent 2019 is over. Check out the next edition!