The second annual WordCamp US is fast approaching! Set to occur again this year at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, WP Engine will be in attendance and we’ve got some exciting things going on.
From must-see guest speakers to free swag, to the after-party, here’s our compilation of the things you don’t want to miss out on when WCUS 2016 hits Philadelphia Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4.
WP Engine’s Exclusive After-Party
While it might be chilly in Philly, come warm your spirits up with some delicious kraut and bier after Friday’s session of WCUS. Less than half a mile walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, WP Engine will be hosting this exclusive event at Brü Craft & Wurst’s indoor bierhall and wursthaus December 2 from 8-10pm.
This is an event you don’t want to miss! Reserve your spot now before they fill up so you can come mingle with us and taste some delicious food and craft beer.
A special thanks to our awesome co-sponsors for this event: Web Dev Studios, Torque, WPBeginner, Crowd Favorite, and 10up.
STOP BY OUR BOOTH
Stop by the WP Engine booth to say hello and pick up some free swag. In addition, some of our WordPress specialists will be in attendance at the Happiness Bar to answer any questions you might have on site speed, security, scalability, and anything else WordPress-related.
WP ENGINE SPEAKs AT WCUS
Two of WP Engine’s own have been selected to speak this year at WCUS. Here’s what they’ll be presenting on:
Let’s Take This Offline: Making friends, and growing professional relationships IRL
Presented by WP Engine’s Shayda Torabi
Thanks to the internet you can start relationships, learn new skills, and discover new identities, but how does that translate offline? For some of us, it’s easier said than done but is indisputably key to growing our network. This talk highlights some of the best practices for building relationships, making the most out of networking mixers, and building your personal brand.
Tales from the Closed Web: Working with WordPress Censorship in China
Presented by WP Engine’s John Gamboa
China is the largest community of internet users in the world. However, a complex network of bureaucrats, paid trolls, and digital blockades known as the Great Firewall of China has made it difficult for those on the outside to reach the Middle Kingdom. With knowledge and stories from his experiences working with WordPress for many years in Shanghai, John will explain how WordPress gets censored in China and the considerations required for your site to reach the world’s second largest economy.
See here for the full schedule of speakers and other happenings at WordCamp US: 2016.us.wordcamp.org/schedule
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