Jen Swisher

Important Information About the After Party

Posted on November 29, 2018 November 29, 2018 by Jen Swisher

We’re getting close to WordCamp US and we’re sure everyone is getting excited. There are a few important reminders about the after party that we want to make sure you’re aware of:

Date and Time

The after party will be held Friday, December 7th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Location

Our after-party will take place at Adventure Science Center located at 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203. We will have beverages, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. We advise attendees to eat dinner first.

Bringing Guests

No one can attend the after party unless they have a badge. If you wish to bring a guest to the after party, they must purchase a ticket. All badges must be picked up/purchased by 3 p.m. on Friday.

Bringing Kids

Kids are welcome at the after party! Kids 10 and older must have their own purchased ticket and attendee badge. Kids 9 and under need a badge as well, but are free to pick up. You can pick up an attendee badge (or replacement badge) for your kids at registration. All badges must be picked up by 3 p.m. on Friday.

Sponsor Spotlight: WooCommerce

Posted on November 29, 2018 November 29, 2018 by Jen Swisher

We would like to thank WooCommerce for being a Diamond Sponsor. Our sponsors make it possible to continue bringing these educational, community-supporting, and entertaining conferences to cities and towns all over the world. The support of sponsors like WooCommerce allow us to keep ticket prices low so the event is accessible to all. Sponsors like these give back to the free and open source WordPress project through their awesome support of the WordPress Community and WordCamps. Continue reading “Sponsor Spotlight: WooCommerce” →

Sponsor Spotlight: Bluehost

Posted on November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 by Jen Swisher

We would like to thank Bluehost for being a Diamond Sponsor. Our sponsors make it possible to continue bringing these educational, community-supporting, and entertaining conferences to cities and towns all over the world. The support of sponsors like Bluehost allow us to keep ticket prices low so the event is accessible to all. Sponsors like these give back to the free and open source WordPress project through their awesome support of the WordPress Community and WordCamps. Continue reading “Sponsor Spotlight: Bluehost” →

Sponsor Spotlight: Google

Posted on November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 by Jen Swisher

We would like to thank Google for being a Diamond Sponsor. Our sponsors make it possible to continue bringing these educational, community-supporting, and entertaining conferences to cities and towns all over the world. The support of sponsors like Google allow us to keep ticket prices low so the event is accessible to all. Sponsors like these give back to the free and open source WordPress project through their awesome support of the WordPress Community and WordCamps. Continue reading “Sponsor Spotlight: Google” →

State of the Word 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 November 27, 2018 by Jen Swisher

WordCamp US 2018 will again feature the State of the Word by WordPress co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. In the State of the Word, Matt will share his thoughts on where WordPress has been, where it’s going, and take questions from the audience. Continue reading “State of the Word 2018” →

Sponsor Spotlight: Jetpack

Posted on November 27, 2018 November 27, 2018 by Jen Swisher

We would like to thank Jetpack for being a Diamond Sponsor. Our sponsors make it possible to continue bringing these educational, community-supporting, and entertaining conferences to cities and towns all over the world. The support of sponsors like Jetpack allow us to keep ticket prices low so the event is accessible to all. Sponsors like these give back to the free and open source WordPress project through their awesome support of the WordPress Community and WordCamps. Continue reading “Sponsor Spotlight: Jetpack” →

Announcing the 2018 Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Winner: Nidhi Jain

Posted on November 6, 2018 November 6, 2018 by Jen Swisher

To honor the memory of Kim Parsell, the WordPress Foundation set up a memorial scholarship to ensure that Kim’s core values would continue to be infused into the WordPress community.

Kim was very keen on seeing women participate and thrive in all aspects of the WordPress community. We believe that this year’s recipient, Nidhi Jain, is a woman whom Kim would have liked to meet. Continue reading “Announcing the 2018 Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Winner: Nidhi Jain” →

Important Deadlines Update #3

Posted on October 25, 2018 October 24, 2018 by Jen Swisher

This year is flying by! Halloween is next week, and in about 40 days, we’ll all join up in Nashville for WordCamp US 2018. We’re getting really excited to see all of you! Before we all get there, there’s a couple of deadlines that you need to know about. Continue reading “Important Deadlines Update #3” →

WordCamp US 2018: Additional Hotels and Accommodations in Nashville

Posted on October 12, 2018 December 5, 2018 by Jen Swisher

As of Wednesday, October 10th, the hotel room block at The Westin Nashville is sold out. Due to the hotel also being at maximum capacity, we cannot expand our hotel block any further. Below is a list of several nearby options. These are all within six blocks of the Music City Center venue.

The Westin Hotel: 807 Clark Place, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 USA

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