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Volunteers helping at WCEU

Join the #WCEU Volunteers team

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In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we brought our WCEU 2020 event in Porto online. In 2021, we did the same and finally we are organising the first in-person WCEU event for nearly 3 years. We know you miss catching up with great people and friends from the community and this is your chance to help this event happen and meet all those people again in person.

We will follow all COVID rules and recommendations to keep this event safe for everyone.

WordCamp Europe 2022 needs you!

All WordCamps need volunteers to help run the show alongside event organisers. Everything from manning the swag station to ticket sales enquiries and even ensuring the microphones are set up is managed by our volunteers.

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Why volunteer?

The quality of a WordCamp depends entirely on the people who give their time to make it happen. Being a volunteer is more than lending a hand, it’s the secret sauce that makes a WordCamp a WordCamp!

So what’s in it for you?

  • It is the perfect opportunity to get involved with WordPress. WordPress exists beyond being the world’s most popular website Content Management System (CMS). WordPress also has a powerful and growing community, who are empowered, connected and inspired by WordCamps. Volunteering makes you an integral part of the WordPress global project.
  • You’ll meet folks from across Europe and the world with a shared passion: fellow volunteers, attendees, speakers and sponsors. Not only is this a great opportunity for starting or strengthening friendships, but also for networking and developing professional relationships.
  • You’ll get a look behind the scenes of organising one of the biggest WordCamps.
  • We’ll keep you in top condition, with food and refreshments throughout the event, and you can avoid the lines at the main conference food and drink stations.
  • You will receive an exclusive volunteer’s t-shirt to wear at the event and show off in the future.
  • You will get a FREE ticket to WordCamp Europe 2022, which grants you access not only to the entire event, but also the After Party and a special pre-conference Volunteers Social! Plus, you’ll become a member of the WCEU family.
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WCEU 2022 partner: TAP Airlines

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The WCEU Organizing Team has good news for those of you flying to Porto this June: TAP Airlines will be our Official Carrier for this year’s WordCamp, offering up to 10% discount on flights booked through TAP Airlines’ official website, flytap.com.

Attendees who book flights through the TAP Airlines official website will receive discounts of up to 10% on Economy Class round-trip flights and up to 10% on Business Class round-trip flights to Porto (OPO) or Lisbon (LIS). 

To get the discount, use the promotion/congress code according to your preferred currency when selecting your flights. Check the table in this PDF for the discount code for your currency.

TAP is the largest airline in Portugal and offers direct flights to Porto from all major cities in Europe. It also offers direct flights to Brazil, the United States, Canada, and several countries in Africa and South America.

WordCamp Europe 2022 will take place in Porto on 2-4 June at the Super Bock Arena – Pavilhão Rosa Mota.

Get your discount

  1. Visit flytap.com
  2. Select your dates and flights
  3. Scroll down and check the option “I have a promotion or a congress code.”
  4. Insert the event code in the Promotion/Congress Code Box (located on the left side of the webpage).
    Kindly check the table below for the discount codes for your currency.
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Restrictions

  • The discount applicable to this event is only valid for online bookings made through TAP Air Portugal’s website www.flytap.com and with payment by credit card.
  • The ticket will always be an electronic ticket.
  • Bookings made previously by travel agencies or at the TAP desks are not eligible for this discount.
  • The final price shown at the end of the booking is the final fare, including the discount and all related taxes.
  • The discount is applicable only over the fare (excluding brand discount and excluding all taxes related to the trip).
  • The discount applies to TAP operated flights. Bookings on or which include code-share flights operated by other airlines or on other airlines do not benefit from the discount. Code-share flights are identified on online bookings with the message “OAL.”
  • The discount is not accumulative with fares for resident / student / child / infant /senior, etc.
  • In case the TAP website is down, delegates should try again later as the discount is only applicable on online bookings.
  • Please remove miles discount or any other discount.
  • The discount applies only for travel to the event. It is valid for round trip journeys from any TAP destination to Porto or Lisbon.
  • Bookings can be made at any time. Travel dates must be in the period of 10 days before/10 days after the WCEU2022 event dates.
  • The dates of the event must be during the period of travel.
  • The discount is also extended to the participant’s accompanying persons (adults).
  • The conditions and restrictions regarding changes and refunds are the ones of the applicable fare. Please check the fare details before ending your booking.

Flying to Lisbon – how to get to Porto

The discount also applies if you’re flying to Lisbon instead of Porto. From there you can reach the host city by train (if booked in advance, you can get up to 50% discount on Intercidades and Alfa trains), by bus or by car. It’s a 300km highway drive from Lisbon to Porto.

TAP Airlines also has direct flights from Lisbon to Porto and vice versa. So, if you plan to extend your trip to visit Lisbon, don’t forget that you can also fly between the two cities.

#WCEU Tickets available NOW

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We’ve just released the first batch of tickets for the 10th Annual WordCamp Europe event to be held in Porto, Portugal at the Super Bock Arena (Pavilhão Rosa Mota) on 2–4 June 2022!

After online WordCamps over the past two years, we’re eagerly looking forward to having an in-person event again in Porto, which was originally planned for 2020.

We’re confident that Porto will provide that welcoming home again for all WCEU 2022 attendees!

Planning ahead

Planning for the next WCEU is well underway, and we can’t wait to deliver that unforgettable event again in 2022.

You can start preparing for your trip by purchasing a ticket – and keep an eye on our blog for travel discounts and accommodation options.

If you’re worried about the impact of COVID-19, check out our dedicated COVID-19 page, which answers a range of questions and gives you all the latest info on COVID-19 in Portugal. We’ll be updating this page over the coming weeks, so make sure you check this regularly in case of changes to any guidance or entry requirements.

Get your ticket

Ticket price breakdown

Tickets will be released in batches throughout the next weeks. If the current batch of tickets has sold out, keep an eye on the site for the next chance to secure yours.

The first batch includes two ticket options:

  • Standard €50 tickets – these are priced far below the real cost of attendance as we’re dedicated to keeping WCEU affordable.
  • €350 Micro-sponsor tickets for those who are able to pay a figure that’s closer to the real cost of attendance.

Every year, our sponsors contribute towards the costs of the event, subsidising and offsetting the low cost of Standard tickets. Without sponsors, we couldn’t put on an event that focuses so passionately on delivering the best experience!

If you feel you can donate a little extra, consider purchasing a Micro-sponsor ticket as a way of giving back. Your donation will ensure an extra-special WCEU experience for you and all other attendees.

What to expect

We’re using attendee feedback to evaluate and improve WCEU and deliver an event that inspires you to connect and contribute but still feels like home.

At its core, WCEU is an opportunity to learn more about WordPress through two days of conference presentations, workshops, and contributing. But equally, as importantly, it’s a chance to meet new people and chat and relax with old friends. And don’t forget the After Party to celebrate the end of another WCEU – with the send-off it deserves!

Your ticket provides you with full access to all the content in our schedule, as well as food and refreshments during the conference, plus an event t-shirt and a few more surprises.

Contributor Day tickets

Contributor Day gives conference attendees the chance to give back to the WordPress community in real-time. Throughout the day, teams make real improvements to WordPress by coding, writing, troubleshooting, and planning future improvements.

Contributor Day registration will open soon and will be free with your conference ticket.

We’re busy planning behind the scenes to make sure you have the best experience as you give back to WordPress whilst connecting with one other.

Sign-up for newsletter updates at the bottom of the page to be the first to know about Contributor Day tickets and all the latest from WCEU 2022.

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Q&A potential speakers

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Do you have an interesting topic you’d like to present at WCEU 2022 – but are hesitant to apply as a speaker because you are not sure your application would be accepted?

Don’t worry; the Q&A Session for potential speakers is here to help!

The WCEU 2022 Content Team will be hosting a Zoom meeting for potential speakers, where we will share more information on the kind of talks we would like to add to the conference program.

During this online meeting, you will also be able to ask any questions you may have and we’ll try to answer them for you.

We’re here to help you prepare your speaker’s application, and support you to make the best submission possible!

Date: 12 January 2022
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM, Porto time (WET/GMT)

Please complete the registration form below, and our team will forward details for the Zoom meeting by email.

Note: The Call for Speakers will be open from 27 December 2021 until 31 January 2022, so make sure to send in your application before the deadline.

Recording:

Registration Q&A Session

Update: registration is closed

The Call for sponsors is open!

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Are you longing to connect with more than 3,000 WordPressers from all over Europe and the world, in-person?

Come and join us at Europe’s largest and most highly anticipated WordCamp: #WCEU 2022!

WordCamp Europe is finally back and will take place in Porto, Portugal, at the historic and recently renovated Super Bock Arena, (Pavilhão Rosa Mota).

By sponsoring, not only will you have the opportunity to highlight and present your product or service to enthusiastic WordPress users, partner companies, potential clients and interesting talent on-site, you will also have the chance to make a real difference for the open source community in general, and the WordPress community in particular.

WordCamps are all about sharing knowledge, opinions, ideas, and stories – all things WordPress – across language barriers, borders, and timezones. And this is your chance to help contribute and become an important part of this magical event.

If this is the first time you’re considering sponsoring, learn more about WordCamp Europe 2022 to help you decide which sponsorship level is going to be the right fit for your company.

Become a sponsor now

Pro-tip:
Sponsorships might be sold out quickly with WordCamp organizers going back to in-person events, so please apply as soon as possible.

Session attendees with their hands up at WCEU

WordCamp, Porto, and COVID Planning

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We know that a lot of the future seems uncertain, and has for quite some time now. But we do know this…WordCamp Europe 2022 will happen, one way or another.

We are planning for WCEU to be an in-person WordCamp, and we’re looking forward to seeing so many friends and meeting so many new people in Porto in June 2022. Whether it’s in a session learning something new, over coffee or lunch, in the hallway track, or at the afterparty, we’re planning on a LOT of great things!

In preparation for WCEU, please be aware of the following:

  • We will continue to monitor the COVID situation in Portugal and the world, and, of course, make decisions based on the safety of our community and in accordance with local mandates.
  • Assuming we will host an in-person event, we will comply with all rules, regulations and laws regarding meeting in public places, including any restrictions concerning vaccination, mask-wearing, and other sanitation/security protocols.

Our commitment to you is to continue to plan and prepare to bring you an amazing (and safe) WCEU 2022. Stay tuned as we keep planning!