David Needham is a Developer Advocate at Pantheon where he focuses on developer education and training. When he's not blogging about productivity at davidneedham.me or speaking at conferences, you can probably find him with his bicycle-loving family playing board games in Champaign, IL.
All that’s left is letting everyone know that you’re here! A common trend when attending a conference or event is to update your Twitter display name to include a note about where you are. I changed mine to “David Needham @ #WCUS Nashville“, but feel free to do your own thing.
There are a few good reasons for this. First, when someone searches for “WCUS” on Twitter (like this screenshot to the right), they’ll find your name. This will also help your friends see where you are. If they’re also at WCUS, they can be on the lookout for you.
Not sure how to edit your display name?
Feel free to follow these step-by-step directions:
1. Visit your Twitter profile.2. Click on the big “Edit profile” button to the right.3. Amend your display name below your profile photo and click the “Save changes” button.
And that’s it. We look forward to seeing you this week!
Next week is WordCamp US! If you read my What’s In My Bag? post, you’ll see lots of things you can bring to be prepared. One important way you can prepare is by dressing appropriately for the weather.
No matter where you’re traveling from, you’re going to want to dress warmly and bring a coat. Expect temperatures to dip below freezing at night. Rain and/or snow looks likely over the weekend.
No precipitation is expected inside the convention center. If you appreciate the warm embrace of a hoodie or festive sweater vest, then live life to the fullest. And there will be plenty of coat racks so you won’t need to lug your coat or rain jacket through the sessions.
Anthony Burchell helping people at the Happiness Bar at WordCamp US 2015 #wcus Photo by Sheri Bigelow, licensed cc-by-nc.
Contributor day is a time to give back to WordPress and meet the people responsible for what we have today. You don’t have to be a developer or even know anything about WordPress to participate (it may actually be an asset). Regardless, participating is an excellent way to learn more and contribute back to the project.
You don’t have to sign up to attend, but we all that you update your registration to say what team you think you may want to start at. Not sure which team is right for you? The Marketing team famously has a great onboarding process for beginners and is often a good place to start. And we encourage everyone to get up and check out other teams, so you don’t have to stay where you start the day. Continue reading “How to Sign Up for Contributor Day” →
Sometimes when you travel you still have to get some work done. A coffee shop may work in a pinch, but nothing quite beats a quiet workspace. Everyone has different needs for coworking, but I’ll filter our list down to locations that have drop-in access with day rates and suitable for working on a computer (free power, wifi, etc). Continue reading “Coworking Spaces with Daily Rates” →
If you’re usually pretty content with whatever coffee is handed to you by your hotel, conference, or even big name coffee chain with a mermaid; then this post isn’t for you. (You’ll have no problem finding coffee.)
This post is for the amateur baristas who don’t mind elaborate processes, exact measurements, and feats of strength just to brew a fine cup of joe. Even if you brought your Aeropress (and frankly, why wouldn’t you), this post will help you find the best coffee shops during WordCamp US. Continue reading “Where to Get a Great Cup Of Coffee” →
Every year we write a “What to Bring” post to help you get the most out of WordCamp. This year I’m taking inspiration from Ma.tt (and manyothers) to show you what I’ll have in my bag when I attend WordCamp US.
As a Developer Advocate at Pantheon, attending conferences is in my job description. I’m on track to attend 17 events this year and I’m happy to share some of the tricks that I’ve picked up through the years. Continue reading “What’s in My Bag? WCUS Edition” →
Volunteering at events is the best way to get to know people in a community. Contribute a little time and you’ll have an opportunity to interact with event organizers, speakers, and attendees in a really powerful way. I’m here today to invite you to volunteer for WordCamp US 2018 – you won’t regret it.
I’m fairly new to the WordPress community and 2017 was my first opportunity to volunteer for WCUS. I served on the Photography Team for nearly the entire event and it was a blast. The team had extraordinary leadership and we arrived at WCUS with a solid plan and process. I knew what to expect and how I would be contributing.
Photo Credit: David Needham, WordCamp US 2017
It doesn’t matter how you contribute – any position you can help with is worthwhile. The great thing about working on the Photography Team is that our hard work is rewarding long after the event is over. It’s gratifying see my photos being used on this website and promotions on Twitter because I know my effort made a difference. I tried to capture volunteers in my photos so that their work would live on too!
Photo Credit: David Needham, WordCamp US 2017
I try to volunteer whenever I can. I even have volunteering to thank for my first full-time job in web development! There are only a few days left to volunteer for WCUS 2018, so sign up today.
PERKS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR WCUS
WordCamp US wouldn’t be possible without hard work from people just like you. In addition to our undying gratitude, WCUS volunteers get:
Free WCUS Admission – Admission includes two days of sessions, contributor day, lunch all three days, a t-shirt and other exclusive swag, and admission to the afterparty.
A volunteer t-shirt – In addition to the t-shirt that comes with your WCUS ticket, you’ll get a special volunteer t-shirt to wear during your shift(s).
An invitation to the volunteer party – The night before WCUS starts, you’ll be invited to join all of the other amazing volunteers for a night of food, fun, and socializing.
If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer application by 11:59p.m. CDT (-5 GMT) on July 31st and we’ll be in touch. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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