{"id":193,"date":"2018-03-05T17:41:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T17:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=193"},"modified":"2018-03-22T15:34:36","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T15:34:36","slug":"about-wordcamp-halifax","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/about-wordcamp-halifax\/","title":{"rendered":"About Wordcamp Halifax"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_245\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245\" class=\"wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCampHalifax-2017-group-Margo-Gesser.jpg\" alt=\"Group shot of WordCamp Halifax 2017 volunteers and speakers\" width=\"500\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCampHalifax-2017-group-Margo-Gesser.jpg 900w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCampHalifax-2017-group-Margo-Gesser-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCampHalifax-2017-group-Margo-Gesser-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCampHalifax-2017-group-Margo-Gesser-478x300.jpg 478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2017&#8217;s speakers and volunteers. Photo by Margo Gesser.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Welcome to Halifax&#8217;s 2nd WordCamp: the only WordPress conference east of Montreal! We&#8217;re excited to be back to offer another amazing day of all things WordPress, at a fun and accessible event. This un-conference is perfect for new users right up to web professionals. You&#8217;re bound to learn something new, or share your knowledge with someone else.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordCamps<\/a>\u00a0are casual,\u00a0<strong>volunteer<\/strong>\u00a0organized conferences that focus on WordPress. Each WordCamp is a bit\u00a0different, but all share a similar goal: to provide an accessible opportunity for people to come together and discuss WordPress, learn from each other, network and have a great time doing it!<\/p>\n<p>A successful WordCamp depends on volunteers, who graciously donate their time and energy many months before the main event to deliver one amazing day. Make sure to give them a hug when you see them.<\/p>\n<h2>Event Date<\/h2>\n<p>Saturday, June 16th will prove to be a day of learning and community. There will be 21 sessions 45 minute sessions in three key areas will be available.<\/p>\n<h2>Venue<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-235\" src=\"https:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/03\/dal-sub-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/dal-sub-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/dal-sub-600x400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/dal-sub-600x400-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to be holding three informative tracks at the Student Union Building, Dalhousie University. Detailed venue information can be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/location\/\">found <\/a>here.<\/p>\n<h2>Price<\/h2>\n<p>Tickets are $25 per person, which includes lunch, snacks and an\u00a0afterparty\u00a0with\u2026 more snacks!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"tickets\" href=\"http:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/tickets\/\"><button class=\"TicketButton\"><strong>BUY TICKETS NOW<\/strong><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Naturally, all-day coffee will be provided. Lunch will be served\u00a0for WordCamp Halifax 2018 attendees and is included in the ticket price! Converse with fellow goers in the building\u2019s lobby or outside in the private courtyard while you munch.<\/p>\n<h2>Sponsorship<\/h2>\n<p>Sponsorship is an important source of WordCamp funding. It helps determine what we can offer in the way of refreshments, lunch, after-event networking, and WordCamp Halifax swag. Please consider becoming a\u00a0sponsor\u00a0of WordCamp Halifax 2018.<\/p>\n<h2>Speakers, Topics<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_280\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-280\" class=\"wp-image-280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-speakers-Shanta-Nathwani.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-speakers-Shanta-Nathwani.jpg 640w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-speakers-Shanta-Nathwani-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-speakers-Shanta-Nathwani-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photos by Shanta Nathwani<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Speakers\u00a0and\u00a0topics\u00a0have been chosen to match the knowledge, experience and skills of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Content Creators, who want to learn how to publish content on a WordPress site<\/li>\n<li>Site Creators, who want to learn more complex tasks but aren\u2019t designers or developers<\/li>\n<li>Code Creators, designers or developers who want to learn about topics such as site set-up, theme design, plugin development, development best practices and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2>Happiness Bar<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_274\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-274\" class=\"wp-image-274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2018.halifax.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-Happiness-Bar-Shanta-Nathwani.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-Happiness-Bar-Shanta-Nathwani.jpg 640w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-Happiness-Bar-Shanta-Nathwani-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/WordCamp-Halifax-2017-Happiness-Bar-Shanta-Nathwani-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photos by Shanta Nathwani<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0Happiness Bar\u00a0is a special activity at WordCamp where local and visiting WordPress experts offer complimentary help and advice to attendees who come to the Bar with questions. We&#8217;re serious! Get help with basics like using the dashboard, feedback on your design or content, how-to&#8217;s to finish your nagging to-do list, or just about anything else you want help with.<\/p>\n<h2>The WordPress Halifax Meetup<\/h2>\n<p>WordCamp Halifax originates with The WordPress Halifax Meetup. WordPress enthusiasts get together once a month to hear a presentation about WordPress, share information and resources, and have a bit of fun.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/WordPress-Halifax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join us.<\/a>\u00a0We now have two groups: the main Meetup for users (beginner to advanced) and the Developer Meetup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Halifax&#8217;s 2nd WordCamp: the only WordPress conference east of Montreal! We&#8217;re excited to be back to offer another amazing day of all things WordPress, at a fun and accessible event. 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