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Speaker Applications Close!

Speaker applications for WordCamp Europe are now closed. We have almost 80 applications and around 20 speaking slots available. That means there’s some fierce competition for those slots.

We would love to be able to accept everyone but of course we’re not going to be able to. However, here are some of the things we’ll be looking for when we put together the final schedule:

  • diversity of subject matter. We’ve got to have content that appeals to developers, designers, bloggers, business owners, and everyone in between.
  • diversity of geographical location and gender. The final schedule will represent the WordPress community worldwide, while particularly showcasing WordPressers in Europe.
  • novelty – is the presentation saying something new? Or saying something old in a new way?
  • relevance – is the content relevant to WordPress and WordPress users today?

We’ll also be looking at videos, checking out past slides, and generally scrutinising each application to make sure that the programme for WordCamp Europe is as good as it can be.

Thank you to everyone who applied. You’ll be hearing from us in a couple of weeks!

Ticket Sales Open for WordCamp Europe

Get them while they’re hot – WordCamp Europe tickets now on sale. 60 Euros for 2 days of the most WordPress fun you can have this side of the Atlantic. What you’ll get for your euros:

  • 2 days of presentations on WordPress from internationally renowned speakers and up-and-coming WordPressers
  • face time with WordPress people from all over the world
  • a limited edition, beautifully designed t-shirt
  • a lanyard (w00t!)
  • access to the Saturday night after party
  • lunch (yum!)
  • wi-fi (cool!)
  • more fun than you can imagine

Buy your ticket, jump down the rabbit hole, and join us for the most cosmopolitan WordPress event ever.

Tip: if you’ve applied to speak or volunteer, don’t buy your ticket just yet. Volunteers and speakers won’t be charged, and we’re holding enough aside so people who aren’t selected can still buy tickets.

Just one week left to apply to speak!

Time is running out to get your speaker applications in for WordCamp Europe. We’ve had some excellent proposals so far but there are plenty of WordPressers out there that we’d love to have speak.

Don’t think you’ve got anything new to say? Remember that everyone brings their own unique perspective to a subject, everyone has their own take on things. We’re looking for a broad range of speakers for WordCamp Europe, including:

  • designers
  • developers
  • writers
  • business-owners
  • bloggers
  • UX experts
  • UI experts
  • WordPress community members
  • People using WordPress
  • translators

What are you waiting for? Get that speaker application filled out!

Only 3 Weeks Until Speaker Registration Closes!

We’re closing speaker applications on 1st July, that means you only have 3 weeks left to get your presentation proposal in. If you want to speak at WordCamp Europe and you haven’t applied yet, now’s the time to start thinking about what you’re going to send in.

WordCamp Europe is a big event with around 900 attendees across two rooms, and we’re looking for really exciting presentations to keep all of those people happy over the two days. If you want some feedback on your presentation before making the final pitch, we’re happy for you to drop us an email.

Here are some past topics and titles from across the world that we think would be a great fit for WordCamp Europe:

Feeling inspired? Get to the speaker application page and start filling it out!

We Need Your Help

Volunteers are the backbone of any WordCamp – they’re the people that make sure everything is set up in advance, and that everything runs smoothly on the day. Currently, the WordCamp Europe team is 8 people, but we need many more the ensure that the WordCamp is the best that it can possibly be.

That’s why we need your help! We need with administration before the event, and with practically running the event in Leiden. We’re looking for people with skill in all sorts of areas: running microphones around, processing registration, doing administration, helping out with speakers and sponsors, and generally spreading joy and happiness.

If you’d like to help out, you can learn more on our volunteer page. There’s a survey at the bottom of the page where you can fill in your details and let us know that you’d like to help.

New Website and Speaker Application Open!

Welcome to the brand spanking new WordCamp Europe website. Designed and built by our own Tammie Lister, keep an eye on it to see it evolve over time.

We’re very excited to launch the website at the same time as we open the speaker applications. If you want to speak at WordCamp Europe, now’s the time to put your thinking cap on and start to agonize over what you want to talk about to your peers from all over the continent. WordCamp Europe is going to be a huge stage. We only have two tracks per day planned, and over 900 attendees. That means that you’ll be speaking to hundreds of people. Think hard about what you want to say and how you want to say it.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with. See you in Leiden!