{"id":9681,"date":"2022-08-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2022\/?p=9681"},"modified":"2022-08-30T11:10:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T18:10:42","slug":"wcus-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2022\/wcus-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp US 2022: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WordCamp US takes place this year in San Diego, California, September 9th through the 11th. Tickets are sold out<\/em><\/a>, however, all sessions will be streamed live<\/a>, free of charge with no registration required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re attending in-person or virtually, here\u2019s what you need to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Attendees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp US 2022 takes place at Town & Country Resort<\/a> in San Diego, California September 9th through the 11th. Sessions, the expo floor, and Contributor Day will all take place within the resort\u2019s own convention center on the west side of the property (view resort map<\/a>). If you\u2019re staying on property, a reduced room rate is available<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All attendees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination<\/a> or proof of a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the event. On-site testing will also be available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Masks worn over the mouth and nose are required<\/i> for all indoor events and are encouraged<\/i> for all other activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are two programming tracks<\/a> and a third track of hands-on workshops Friday and Saturday. Sunday is dedicated to Contributor Day<\/a> where WordPress users of all backgrounds join together to make WordPress better – no previous experience is required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WCUS Social<\/strong><\/a>, the official party of WordCamp US 2022, takes place Saturday evening from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The event will be held outside in Riverfront Park at Town and Country Resort, just a short walk from the venue. If you\u2019re registered for WordCamp US, you\u2019re already registered for the WCUS Social – just show up with your badge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our COVID-19 Policy<\/a> has been updated.<\/strong> The steps for signing up for the VOW system have been published. Learn more about using the VOW Digital Health system<\/a> and then create your account now! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve registered to join us in San Diego, keep an eye on your email for more details regarding lunch, parking, and more as we get closer to the event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Attendees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Virtual attendees have full access to all speaker presentations live <\/em>as they happen during WordCamp US. If you\u2019re attending virtually, there\u2019s no need to register in advance and access is free<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the schedule<\/a> and hop over to the live streams<\/a> during the event.  It\u2019s the next best thing to being there! Be sure to follow @WordCampUS<\/a> on Twitter for live tweets of the highlights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you may not be able to participate in Contributor Day<\/a> in person, some teams are meeting online. Beyond that, you can contribute to WordPress any <\/em>day! Visit make.wordpress.org<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp US is funded by sponsors<\/a>, run by volunteers, organized by\u2026organizers<\/a>, and powered by our incredible speakers<\/a>. This small village of contributors has worked together for several months to help build a very full three days of learning, networking, and business-building opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about WordCamp US 2022, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us<\/a>.  We\u2019re happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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