WordCamp Chicago Attendee Information

Hello!

We are super excited for WordCamp Chicago this weekend, and can’t wait to see everyone. Below you’ll find all of the details you need to get the most from the event.

Location, Transportation, and Parking

WordCamp will be held at Chicago-Kent College of Law at 565 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661.

Uber, Lyft, and taxis are also recommended for getting around town.

SpotHero can help get you the best price on daily parking in the area.

What to Bring

  • Your laptop or tablet
  • A refillable water bottle. Refill stations are plentiful at the venue.
  • Business cards
  • Your rested self, ready to learn and meet people

Registration

Registration will open at 8am on Saturday. Please be patient during registration as we’ll be checking in approximately 350 people in a fairly small area over the course of an hour.

Schedule

We’ll kick things off with opening remarks in Track 1 (the auditorium on the main level) at 8:45am Saturday.

The full event schedule is here.

Wi-Fi

Instructions to connect to the venue wi-fi:

  1. Select the wireless network DTC-Event
  2. When prompted for username and password enter
    • Username: wordcamp
    • Password: word565
  3. Check the box to agree to the terms
  4. Click Continue

Your credentials will expire at the end of WordCamp Chicago on Sunday afternoon.

Food

We will have coffee, tea, and snacks available throughout both days (as supplies last).

Lunch will be provided on Saturday (Chipotle) and you will be on your own for lunch on Sunday.

Afterparty

IMPORTANT: Bring your badge for admittance to the afterparty. If you don’t have your badge, you will not be able to participate in the ping pong fun!

The afterparty will take place from 6-8pm on Saturday night at AceBounce Ping Pong Bar & Restaurant Chicago at 230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601. Here are walking directions (approx 1 mile). Uber, Lyft, or taxi are also options to get to the afterparty.

Appetizers will be served at the afterparty. There will be a cash bar.

Questions? Concerns?

Email us at wordcampchicago@gmail.com before the event, or find an organizer or volunteer in a red shirt at the event.

That should cover it! See you this weekend!

Thank you!
– WordCamp Chicago Organizing Team

WordCamp Chicago 2018 is over. Check out the next edition!