When the WordCamp Kent organizing team chose the space theme for this year’s event, we had no idea that our 2020 conference would take us so far from what we knew. While we knew we’d come across challenges, we knew we had enough time until lift-off to make this mission a success.
This is no ordinary WordCamp Kent. We’ve relished the opportunity to shift our focus away from registration tables and taco bars towards the things we think will make for an out-of-this-world virtual event. A diverse and thoughtful line-up of sessions. Simple and meaningful ways to engage with our speakers, sponsors, and fellow WordCamp Kent attendees. Deliberate breaks to help you recharge and relax.
We are excited to have so many of you joining us on this exploration to boldly go where no WordCamp Kent has gone before, even if the space references do get a little cheesy! Now, let’s help you prepare with the things you need to know have a great weekend.
Code of Conduct
Our goal is to make this a welcoming and positive experience for everyone. We recommend checking out our Code of Conduct, which has been adapted for our virtual event.
Time Zones
We are so excited to have attendees, speakers, and volunteers from all over the world, and that means different time zones!
It’s important to note that the event schedule is Eastern Daylight Time. If you are unsure about converting the event schedule times into your time zone, go here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html.
How to Access the WordCamp Kent Sessions
You can watch all of the event sessions on WordCamp Kent’s website on the pages below. The links to the tracks will also be available on our schedule, so please be sure to keep that handy as a reference!
SATURDAY
Freelance/Business Track: https://2020.kent.wordcamp.org/freelance-business-track/
User/Marketing Track: https://2020.kent.wordcamp.org/user-marketing-track
SUNDAY
Freelance/Business/Development Track: https://2020.kent.wordcamp.org/freelance-business-developer-track/
WordPress 101/User Track: https://2020.kent.wordcamp.org/wordpress-101-user-track/
You can also watch the live stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/wordpress. Comments on YouTube will be enabled for attendees to ask questions, which we highly encourage!
Live captioning will be provided for the event.
If you have any special accommodations that are not covered here, please be sure to indicate that when you claim your ticket!
How to Join the NEO WordPress Slack community and channels
If you want to chat with speakers after their sessions, have questions for the organizing team during the event, or just want a way to connect with the Northeast Ohio WordPress community, we highly encourage you to join our Slack workspace!
To be invited, complete this short form on WordCamp Kent’s website.
The channels:
#wp-help-desk – Use this channel to ask WordPress questions and get answers from volunteers and other members of our community
#wckent – Use this channel to get general announcements and ask questions
#jobs – Join and post in this channel if you have a job opening or are looking for employment or freelance opportunities
Not on Slack yet? Learn on how to get started.
How to leave feedback
Once the event has started, you will be able to leave feedback about sessions you attend on the WordCamp Kent website: 2020.kent.wordcamp.org/feedback
We will also send out a short post-event survey so you can share your thoughts on the event overall.
How to join our extra-curriculars
WPGameshow on Saturday
After Saturday’s closing remarks, join us for WPGameshow, with trivia, Quiplash, and even prizes! Attendees can join in the audience to watch our contestants. The virtual after-party will start around 4:10 pm ET on Saturday at 2020.kent.wordcamp.org/after-party
Lunchtime Stretch/Yoga Sessions
Take a mental break and tune in to our streams on YouTube or WordCamp Kent’s website for basic stretch/yoga sessions with Michelle from Om Land CLE. These will be streamed at 11:45 AM EDT on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s session is a chair class (you’ll be sitting) and Sunday’s class is on a mat.
We hope you find our first virtual WordCamp Kent as fun and rewarding as it was for us to plan! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us in the #wp-help-desk channel or at wordcampkent@gmail.com.
Have a great WordCamp!