Connect with Other WordCampers on Slack

Like WordCamp US 2017, we will have a Slack channel on the WordPress Project slack. For those already on the WP Project Slack, the channel name is just #wcus.

What is Slack?

Slack Logo
Logo courtesy of Slack

Slack is a communication tool used by the WordPress Community to communicate about various aspects of the WordPress Project. In addition to being able to directly message anyone who has an account, you can join a number of different “channels” to communicate about specific topics. For example, WordCamp US has a channel on the WordPress Project Slack to talk about WordCamp US-related things. As stated above, that channel is called #wcus.
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Adding a Profile Image to Your WordCamp US Badge

During WordCamp US 2017, the organizing team received a lot of questions about why some folks had their picture on their badges and others didn’t. The answer to this question is fairly simple and easy to take care of. The profile images on people’s badges came from their Gravatar profile.

What is a Gravatar?

A Gravatar is a “globally recognized avatar.” You upload your picture and create your profile once, and when you register using your Gravatar email on any website that uses Gravatars, your Gravatar image will show up there. Gravatar is a free service that is included with every WordPress.com account and is run and supported by Automattic.
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The Westin Nashville is the WCUS 2018 Official Hotel

Update: At this time, our block at The Westin Nashville is 100% full. If you still need accommodations in Nashville, check out our post on Additional Hotels and Accommodations in Nashville.

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


The Westin Nashville, one of the Nashville’s premier hotels, is the official hotel for WordCamp US 2018. It is just a short walk away from Music City Center, our official venue.
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My Volunteer Experience: Photography Team

Photo courtesy of David Needham

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.

Explore Downtown Nashville with Our Map!

Downtown Nashville is jam-packed with cool things to do, see, and eat! We’ve created a map of some of the most popular places in the area to help you plan your trip. Is something missing from our map? Let us know, and we’ll get it added to the map.

The Nashville Map can also be viewed on your mobile device in the Google Maps app.