WPNYC Meetup Member Aurelia Santiago on our Speakers Tour
WPNYC Meetup Member Aurelia Santiago on our Speakers Tour
Aurelia is a WPNYC Meetup member and her company, Special Places to See Productions, gave our speakers a tour of The High Line. Every WordCamp has a speakers event. A tour of the iconic 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail that was created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan would be a great welcome to New York City.
It was a beautiful New York evening on Friday, 9/14. The group gathered at the entrance to The High Line at 34th Street. I had contracted another tour guide, Carol Lang, and two friends to be sweepers. I spoke to a number of persons who toured with Carol and they were pleased with her presentation. The group I had also seemed pleased with my efforts.
As we walked down the path, we were able to see that many of the buildings are actually being built on top of the Hudson Yards. The participants were able to take pictures from a distance and closer up as we came to the area where all the construction is being done. They saw the Vessel and we played a game called “The Steps is Right” and we had a winner for the number of steps at the Empire State Building (1576) and another for the number of steps for the Vessel (2500). Most of my group learned about the Shed where there will be cultural events and the mall that is being built there and one of the tenants will be Neiman Marcus (their first entry into New York City). We also talked about who would be willing to take an elevator to the 106th floor of a new building where there will be an outdoor Observation Deck with a glass floor to see what is happening at the street level. There were quite a few brave hearts who can’t wait to check this out. Some of the participants want to return next year to check these new structures.
We had a total of 5 games with small trinkets such as an eraser in the shape of a llama or a pencil sharpener in the shape of a football/basketball and a small fan that you crank, a pen in the shape of a scooter. This was Special Places to See gift to WordCamp NYC 2018 to say thank you for trusting us in providing a good experience to the speakers, sponsors and volunteers. We are also very happy to have had the opportunity to meet them.
By Aurelia Santiago, Special Places to See Productions
WCNYC Organizers joined the tour, too. Following this was our Speakers Happy Hour sponsored by Bibblio.
Directions to Convene
Directions to Convene
WordCamp NYC Q&A
WordCamp NYC Q&A
We want to take the guess work out of the next couple of days for you, so we have a Q&A below.
Q. What is our venue and address?
A. Our WordCamp venue is Convene. Convene has several locations in NYC. Our WordCamp is located at 117 West 46th Street in Midtown Manhattan. An important landmark for finding our location is Bryant Park.
Q. How do we get to Convene?
A. We’ve got you covered because we are in a highly transit oriented part of the City. You can take Subway trains 1, 2, 3 or the S (shuttle from Grand Central) to the Times Square Subway Station. We’re a 15 minute walk for NYC Penn Station. Look at our Map here: https://2018.nyc.wordcamp.org/location/
Q. When does registration begin?
A. Registration begins at 7:30am both Saturday and Sunday.
Q. Will there be opening and closing remarks?
A. We will have opening remarks in the morning at 8:30am Saturday. We won’t have closing remarks. Instead, our last session will lead into Contributor Day. We think that’s a great way to pull our community together at the end of our these two exciting days together.
Q. Who are the speakers and where are their bios?
A. We have over 40 speakers. Here are their bios: https://2018.nyc.wordcamp.org/speakers/#wcorg-speaker
Q. When are the sessions and what’s the schedule for Saturday and Sunday?
A. You can find the sessions by selecting the links in our schedule. Look through them here: https://2018.nyc.wordcamp.org/schedule/
Q. What’s the coffee situation?
A. Great question. We’ve got you covered on all fronts. There is no limit on coffee and snacks.
Q. Where is the After Party?
A. Our After Party is at MK Karaoke located in Korea Town. Bring your badge. It’s your ticket in. The address is 11 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001. You can take an Lyft, cab or walk over. Give yourself 30 minutes for the walk.
Q. When is Contributor Day?
A. Contributor Day starts on Sunday at 2:30pm and ends at 4:30pm.
We hope we answered most of your questions above.
Sessions During Lunch
Sessions During Lunch
Yes, we will have lunch both Saturday and Sunday. What’s more, we will have staggered lunch sessions.
We are doing this to provide your more room to eat and socialize.
Lunch Session One is 12pm to 1pm. Lunch Session Two is 12:30pm to 1:30pm. To make this a fluid experience, you will have opportunities to attend presentations during lunch, as well.
Saturday Lunch Sessions:
| 12:05 pm | Scream and Post – Interact with RaspberryPiRodrigo Donini |
| 12:05 pm | Crushing the Digital Divide One Website at a Time Hajj Flemings |
Sunday Lunch Session:
| 12:05 pm | Schema Driven Interfaces Timothy Jacobs |
What’s for lunch at WCNYC?
What’s for lunch at WCNYC?
We understand that lunch could be the most important part of your day. (It is for at least one of us). So we want to keep you in the loop about the time, the place and what we’re serving.
Lunch will be staggered into two sessions. Session One is 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Session two is 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
It will be located in the Gallery. You will have the option to sit in tables around the venue, or to attend sessions https://2018.nyc.wordcamp.org/schedule/ during lunch.
We know attendees have dietary preferences, dietary restrictions and allergies. We’re doing our best to meet them and would like you to help us by being aware of our menu items and their proximity to you.
BAKERY SPECIAL
Breads, Marinated Olives & Pickles (VG)
SALADS
Market Field Greens, Cucumber, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, House Herb Vinaigrette (GF, VG)
Persian Cauliflower Salad, Green Peas, Edamame, Jumbo Golden Raisins, Goat Cheese, Sunflower Seeds, Mint, Parsley, Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette (GF, V)
Vietnamese Beef Salad, Green Papaya, Sweet Peppers, Glass Noodles, Bean Sprouts, Green Onions, Fish Sauce, Coconut-Ginger Vinaigrette (GF)
THE SANDWICH BOARD
Olive Oil Poached Tuna Wrap, Avocado, Sprouts, Watercress, Grains, Green Goddess Sauce, Sicilian Melanzana, Fresh Mozzarella, Fire Roasted Peppers, Basil Spread, Ciabatta (V)
DESSERT
Chef’s Selection
We’re looking forward to enjoying good food in the company of friends. See you tomorrow!
Have You Selected Your Volunteer Shift?
Have You Selected Your Volunteer Shift?
If you signed up on this form by Friday, but did not receive your ticket code, we will give you a ticket code when you arrive for your shift.
The best part of WordCamp is the satisfaction of giving back and making new friends. Since this is the reward, join our team as a volunteer for benefits, too.
Volunteer for a shift at WordCamp NYC on Saturday, September 15th or Sunday, September 16th and experience our appreciation.
Our core volunteer activities are:
Registration – Welcome attendees at the registration booth with a smile, their badge swag (t-shirts) and speaker gifts, too.
Session MC – Assist each speaker with their slides and introduce each speaker before they present.
Videographer – Videotaping sessions with our equipment.
Guide – Assist attendees with directions to sessions and answer questions about our schedule.
WordCamp NYC volunteer benefits are:
- A complementary ticket
- Access to our world class speakers and sessions
- Attending our After Party
- 2 t-shirts to remember us by
- Invitation to network and stay connected on WordCamp NYC Slack
Join our volunteer team by choosing a shift on our schedule: Sign up for a shift
We will contact you directly with details for you complementary ticket.
Speakers Round Six
Speakers Round Six
| Speaker | Session Title |
|---|---|
| Jessi Gurr | Freelance to Agency: Taking The Leap |
| Hajj Flemmings | Launch and Learn: Websites for Small Business Owners (Workshop) |
| Zack Rothauser & Marty Spellerberg | Merging Physical and Digital Experience: Creating a Museum Video Experience with the WordPress REST API and React |
| Christie Chirinos | Contact Forms of Great Victory |
| Mary Baum | Flexbox in 15 minutes (Lightning) |
Returning Year After Year
Returning Year After Year
Returning Year After YearThe web and software community is extraordinary. People are constantly creating, and sharing, and teaching, and giving back, and it creates this platform that continues to get better every day. When I read about the opportunity through our WPNYC Meetup group to help develop the NYC WordCamp website, I thought it would be a great chance to be a bigger part of that amazing community — to be a part of the team that helps create the environment I’ve enjoyed for so long. Although the learning curve for working in the WordCamp environment was a bit challenging, the team has been stellar and I’m looking forward to our WordCamp and returning year after year. – Casey James Perno
Casey James Perno answered the call to be our CSS Wrangler along with Alex Raby and Victor M Ramirez.
Our Speakers Will Be Announced This Week
Our Speakers Will Be Announced This Week
Our Distinguished Speakers will present over 30 full sessions, along with several Lightning Talks and Workshops that will span two days.
Our Speaker Selection Committee is deeply appreciative to everyone who submitted a speaker proposal this year. We had 80 plus applicants and we wish we could have selected everyone!