We would like to take a moment to thank our WiFi Sponsor.
WCNYC Digital Schedule Now Available
You asked, and we delivered!
In an effort to make WordCamp NYC navigation as easy as possible, we have created a digital schedule which you can download now for your phones and other machines!
Now you can check the schedule anytime, anywhere – even in the subway!
Thank you to all of our Fifth Avenue Sponsors
How we love our sponsors! Thank you for your steadfast support of WordCamps the world over!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of our Fifth Avenue sponsors:
Thank you to all of our Park Avenue Sponsors
More warm and fuzzy sponsors – you have our deepest gratitude!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of our Park Avenue sponsors:
Neighborhood Deals!
In case you missed last week’s news, we will NOT be providing lunch at this year’s event, but will have coffee and snack breaks throughout the weekend.
The following neighborhood restaurants are graciously extending the following discounts throughout the weekend when you present your WordCamp NYC Badge:
Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea – $0.50 off all smoothies, fresh juices and bubble teas
Wild Ginger – 20% off
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar – 10% off
Hill Country BBQ – 15% off
* We will update this post with any other specials we snag.
REGISTER for WordCamp NYC then make a plan for lunch or dinner this weekend!
Any discounts listed require you to present your WordCamp NYC 2015 badge for eligibility and are at the discretion of the restaurant Manager
The City That Never Sleeps – NYC events and transit
New York City is known for its round-the-clock entertainment and activities that take place throughout the 5 boroughs on any given day. This weekend is no exception – expect transportation delays when traveling to and from WordCamp NYC, taking place at the Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge.
Saturday is the annual Village Halloween Parade from 7:00 – 10:00PM, a few stops away in lower Manhattan along 6th Avenue.
At 2:00AM on Sunday, Nov 1 Daylight Savings Time ends, so don’t forget to turn your clocks back before heading to sleep on Saturday night – enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Halloween or World Series fun!
On Sunday, the New York City Marathon will take place throughout the 5 boroughs so check the route map and closure information in case you have to take an alternate route to the Marriott.
As New Yorkers we know you have to believe – could you believe the New York Mets are playing game 3, 4 and possibly 5 of the World Series at City Field in Flushing, Queens over the weekend?
Our transportation page has details on the many different transportation options available to the Downtown Brooklyn area – for transit updates on subways, buses, bridge & tunnels, LIRR and Metro-North, check mta.info and the October calendar page. If visiting from New Jersey, check out NJTransit.com for weekend updates.
Get your ticket and make WordCamp NYC 2015 part of your weekend fun!
Plan Ahead – Expect Delays – Keep Calm – Enjoy WordCamp NYC 2015
Thank you to all of our Broadway Sponsors
Sponsors hold a special place in our heart. Thank you!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of our Broadway sponsors:
Thank you to all of our Atlantic Avenue and In-Kind Sponsors
Without sponsors, there would be no WordCamp NYC!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of our Atlantic Avenue and In-Kind sponsors:
Thank you to all of our Madison Avenue Sponsors
Sponsors make us feel so good! Thank you!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of our Madison Avenue sponsors:
Speaker Profile: Beth Soderberg
As WordCamp NYC approaches, we are featuring some of our speakers on the blog. Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out!
What do you do?
I am a developer who focuses on WordPress, Drupal, and front end projects at CHIEF in Washington, DC. Before I learned to code, I worked as an online news writer/editor and I love being able to work with clients to tie their content strategy needs together with the websites I build. I also have dabbled in user experience and graphic design work and love weaving all of these threads together to create useable and beautiful sites. Recently I started writing again on my blog, Responsive Geometry.
Why do you use WordPress?
I use WordPress not only because I think that it’s a flexible, extensible platform on which to build websites, but also because the community that surrounds WordPress is so strong. I love that generally, if I have a question about how to do something I can reliably find an answer in the documentation, in the forums, by asking people I know, etc. By its nature, web development is a fairly solitary profession, but WordPress really has a friendly, open community that is intent on giving folks the resources to keep improving their skills and leveling up.
When and how did you start using WordPress?
I was a content manager and editor who knew absolutely nothing about WordPress (or how to build a website) when my employer sent me to WordCamp Boston 2010. I attended a few of the developer sessions at that conference even though I had no idea what many of the words meant or how to write code of any kind. When I went home I started tinkering with WordPress (2.9 I believe) and suddenly I was on the path towards becoming a developer.
What’s your favorite thing about WordCamp?
I love that WordCamps always feel like an empowering space and experience. Sometimes conferences related to technical subjects are really intimidating and WordCamps make a point of creating an environment that is welcoming to everyone, regardless of skill level.
Tell us something awesome about yourself that’s not WordPress related.
I cook to relax and will eat almost anything that isn’t meat. I figure that part of the privilege of living is that you get to eat multiple times a day, so why not make meals really yummy things? If you need a recipe for a good hearty vegetarian stew, I’m your gal!
Name someone in the WordPress community who inspires you.
There are SO many people in the WordPress community who inspire me and who have encouraged me along the way that I can’t name just one. In particular, I am constantly inspired by the smart, witty, driven folks whom I’ve met through my local meetup (WordPress DC) and the WordPress Training Team.
What’s your favorite WordPress related resource?
My absolute favorite resource is WordCamps. There is something about in-person learning that helps me really focus and figure out how things work. A close second though is WordPress.tv, where I can pretend to attend all of the WordCamps I can’t physically go to!
What will attendees learn in your talk?
My talk is all about how to bring a thoughtful user experience to the WordPress administration panel as you’re building a custom site. The talk is definitely technical, but the main highlight will be how and when to use code to make these types of changes, not necessarily the code itself.
Where can we find you online?
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethsoderberg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsoderberg
Blog: http://responsivegeometry.com/
Website: http://bethsoderberg.com/
My Company: http://agencychief.com/