Author: Elaine Thomas

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Thank you Pantheon for becoming a 2018 WordCamp Albuquerque sponsor.  We really appreciate you!

If you’ve never been to a Contributor Day at a WordCamp, you might be a little nervous on the first go. The name on its own, Contributor Day, can sound like it’s an exclusive club for only those people who have given a lot of time or provide a high level of expertise.

Does everyone in the room know everything there is to know about WordPress?  Nope!  They are just like you – excited about WordPress and ready to contribute.

Here are some pointers for your first Contributor Day:

1. Open Source takes all sorts – WordPress is an open source project. It’s built, from top to bottom, by the people who offer their time. You don’t have to have a grand plan in order to help. All you need to know is what your skills are.
2. Everyone is an expert at something – Don’t measure yourself by the skills of the person next to you. Not only does our community need people with lots of different skills, but even experts started out not knowing anything.
3. You’ve just finished up two days of WordPress inspiration – Why not round it out by practicing with people who are just as excited about all of this as you are?
4. Find a buddy – Buddies are easy to find in the WordPress community. If you didn’t bring a friend with you, introduce yourself to a new friend at the table!
5. Use your feet – It can be hard to know what to work on.  If the team you start with doesn’t fit the skills you know you have, wander on to a different one.

As with all WordCamps: Have questions? Just ask! There are helpful volunteers all around at WordCamp Albuquerque. If the person you ask doesn’t have the answer, then chances are that they can point you in the right direction.

Contributor Day is included in the price of your WordCamp Albuquerque ticket. It’s a chance to meet face-to-face with people you work with online or welcome interested new contributors.

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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We’ve had a number of questions about WordCamp about what to expect over the weekend. We’ve tried to cover them all here, but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.

I MISSED OUT ON A TICKET, CAN I PLEASE HAVE ONE?

Yes!  We sold out once but released a limited number of tickets.  If you are interested in getting a last minute ticket,  you can check here. 

ARE THE SESSIONS BEING RECORDED?

Yes! We are aiming to record all the sessions and upload them to WordPress.tv after the event.

WILL THERE BE WIFI?

Yes! We’ve made provision for WiFi at the venue, instructions will be posted around the venue but here is the TL;DR:

Username: WordCamp1

Password: Welcome1

WHAT TIME DOES IT START?

The first sessions will kick off around 9am on each day, however please arrive earlier for registration if possible so we can give you your badge and shirt. Registration will be open from 8am and you’ll only need to visit the registration desk once.  Unless you just want to kibbitz, we’re ok with that.

WHAT TIME DOES IT END?

The sessions will wrap up at about 5pm on Friday and 6pm on Saturday, however we also have an afterparty on Saturday night. The afterparty begins at 7pm till 11pm but you can come and go as you please, just remember to bring your badge. There will be food and drinks at the afterparty so there’s no need to get dinner beforehand, but we won’t stop you if you are so inclined.

DO I NEED A LAPTOP?

You won’t need a laptop, however we do recommend having something such as a laptop, tablet or notepad to take notes on as there will be lots of valuable learning from our amazing speakers.

WHAT IF I HAVE A PROBLEM ON THE DAY?

Please see one of our awesome volunteers for any issues you run into. They will be wearing red badges and will be able to help.  Organizers will be wearing green badges.  Red or Green – see what we did there?

WHAT’S THE HASHTAG?

We love seeing your tweets and photos from WordCamps! Please use the #WordCampABQ2018 hashtag on social media, and tag us @abqwordpress .  Let the hashtags fly!

HOW DO I GET THERE?

We’ve got a whole page on getting to WordCamp.

I CAN’T MAKE IT ANYMORE, CAN I HAVE A REFUND?

Sorry, we will not be processing ticket refunds.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Contact us through our contact form or during the event see one of our volunteers or organizers at WordCamp.

See you there!

Soon we will all be gathering in Albuquerque for WordCamp.  The Duke City has a couple of ways to get around here.  Looking for info on lodging?  Check here.

You can always hail a cab, an Uber, or a Lyft. Depending on traffic and where you are in the city, you will most likely get to WordCamp Albuquerque within less than half an hour. The venue is at CNM Work Force Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

If you want to use public transportation, Albuquerque has city buses and a rider app here.

If you are coming from the Albuquerque International Sunport you can get to WordCamp via:

• Get on I-25 N from Sunport Blvd, Sunport Loop SE and Sunport Blvd
• Follow I-25 N to Pan American Frontage Rd N. Take exit 233 toward Alameda from I-25 N
• Merge onto Pan American Frontage Rd N
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Alameda Blvd NE
• Turn right onto San Mateo Blvd NE
• Turn right onto Eagle Rock Ave NE

If you are coming from the North you can arrive by:

• Follow I-25 S to Pan American Fwy NE in Bernalillo County. Take exit 234 from I-25 S
• Follow Pan American Fwy NE to Eagle Rock Ave NE in Albuquerque
• Keep right to continue on Pan American Fwy NE
• Turn right onto Eagle Rock Ave NE

If you are coming from the South you can arrive by:

• Follow I-25 N to Pan American Frontage Rd N in Albuquerque. Take exit 233 from I-25 N
• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 233 toward Alameda Blvd/NM-528
• Merge onto Pan American Frontage Rd N
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Alameda Blvd NE
• Turn right onto San Mateo Blvd NE
• Turn right onto Eagle Rock Ave NE

If you are coming from the East you can arrive by:

• Follow I-40 W to Albuquerque. Take exit 233 from I-25 N
• Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 159B-159C to merge onto I-25 N toward Santa Fe
• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 233 toward Alameda Blvd/NM-528
• Merge onto Pan American Frontage Rd N
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Alameda Blvd NE
• Turn right onto San Mateo Blvd NE
• Turn right onto Eagle Rock Ave NE

If you are coming from the West you can arrive by:

• Follow I-40 E to Pan American Frontage Rd N in Albuquerque. Take exit 233 from I-25 N
• Merge onto Pan American Frontage Rd N
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Alameda Blvd NE
• Turn right onto San Mateo Blvd NE
• Turn right onto Eagle Rock Ave NE

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Thank you so much to the good people at The STEMulus center for sponsoring the 2018 Albuquerque WordCamp.  We love our sponsors!

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If you’re new to WordCamp, you might be wondering just what to expect. Here are some tips and tricks to navigate you through WordCamp Albuquerque like a pro!

We suggest perusing the sessions before the day of the event to plan out your Saturday. The schedule is broken into four tracks: Developer, Designer, Business/Freelance and Getting Started with WordPress (Foundation Friday).

• The Developer Track tends to lean more towards heavier-lifting kind of code so it does require a foundation to understand the content.
• The Designer Track encompasses some code-based topics and also general design topics.
• The Business/Freelance Track covers topics that more generally apply to all people of all levels from various backgrounds.
• Friday’s Getting Started with WordPress Track is your bare-bones basics of WordPress in a format to get you up to speed.

When you arrive at WordCamp Albuquerque, you’ll check in at the registration table located just inside the entrance to receive your badge. Your badge is your key to getting into everything including the After-Party. WordCamp Albuquerque is at a new venue this year: the CNM Workforce Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM.  Parking is available in the front and back of the building and is free.  (see image)

 

If you’re attending the Friday sessions, Doors open at 8am, and we’ll have coffee available for you. The first session starts promptly at 9am, but we’ve structured Friday so that you can show up whenever we’re about to get to your level.  Already have a site all set up and you know how to do the basics, but you’re interested in learning about getting more traffic and improving your security?  Come around 10.  Just want to learn about Google Analytics or setting up an online shop?  Come after lunch.  Check out the full schedule so you can figure out what matters most to you.

Saturday, January 20th is the main event and will start at 9am.  Feel free to move from room to room during the day, picking the talks that appeal most to you.  To really get prepared, you can print out a copy of the schedule in advance and circle your “can’t miss” presentations. Don’t miss the “hallway track,” either– WordCamps are a great place to network and meet people, so come prepared with business cards and a friendly smile. Lunch and snacks will be offered on site with vegetarian options also available. At the end of the day, there will be a little time off before the After-Party.

Don’t forget to check out the sponsor tables as well. #swag

The After-Party is a place to really get social. There will be finger foods and drinks available (all attendees will get two drink coupons, if your thirst is greater than that, there will also be a cash bar). All of the WordCamp Albuquerque organizers and speakers will be there and able to talk more casually than during the sessions. It’s a great place to solidify new connections and just relax and enjoy being in the midst of fellow WordPress lovers.

The fun isn’t over; Sunday, January 21 is Contributor Day! There is no experience necessary to participate. Contributor Day is a hands-on event where we all give back to WordPress. Maybe you want to spruce up some documentation, or maybe answer some questions in the forums, or maybe work on some code? Whatever it is, Contributor Day is the perfect time to do it. Snacks and coffee will be provided.  Even if you aren’t comfortable working with code, you can still help out on contributor day by testing, providing feedback, etc.

Contributor day starts at 10am at FatPipe ABQ, 200 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.  You can stay however long you’d like, and we’ll venture out for lunch in Downtown Albuquerque at some point mid-day.

It is important to remember that WordCamp Albuquerque is an inclusive event. We expect everyone to:

• Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and speech.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.
• Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you help to create WordCamp Albuquerque and make it your own.

Any intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct will not be tolerated. This policy carries through to the after-party as well. If you feel unsafe or harassed in any way, please reach out to any WordCamp organizer (we’ll have on RED WordCamp Albuquerque shirts).

We hope that you all have a wonderful WordCamp, and use this as an opportunity to grow and learn.

• If you have a question, ask it.
• If you have knowledge to give, share it.
• If you have a joke to tell, tell it.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Yours in WordPress,

Alonso, Elaine, Sam, Ray, and Jamii