WordCamp Colombo 2017 will take on Saturday, September 23rd.
The organizers have put in months of preparation, and in the run up to the event, we have published several posts. This post collects everything into a nutshell.
Sections:
- Venue
- Registration
- Sessions & Schedule
- I’m feeling hungry
- Building friendships
- Pre-event inspiration
- Do’s and don’ts at the event
- After party
- Places to see after the event
Venue
The venue is Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), a major landmark in Colombo. After you enter BMICH from the main entrance, go to your left to reach the Committee Rooms, and then the Lotus Room.
Registration
Please arrive early at the venue, since registration starts at 8.30 am. The event will begin at 9.15 am with opening remarks by Chief Organizer Dasun Edirisinghe and we absolutely need your help and cooperation to start on time, so please be ready with your ticket acknowledgement emails on your smartphone screens or a printout.
You will be handed out attendee badges and swag. Please bring along a backpack for the swag.
NOTE FOR STUDENTS: You will need to keep your valid student ID cards ready, indicating the dates of validity. The student ID card should be from a government recognized institute only. If you forget your ID card, or you have mistakenly bought a student ticket, please pay the balance LKR 1,000 for a regular ticket to gain entry into the event.
Sessions and Schedule
There is one track for all attendees. All sessions begin at 9.30 am after the opening remarks.
Follow the link below for the complete schedule:
https://2017.colombo.wordcamp.org/schedule/
I’m feeling hungry
You will be provided coupons for the snacks and lunch.
Read more about the food:
https://2017.colombo.wordcamp.org/2017/09/19/treating-your-taste-buds/
Building friendships
There is a 10 minute buffer between long talks. This is a good time to say “Hi” to new and old friends, and also speak to our sponsors at designated tables to know more about their products and services.
Pre-event Inspiration
Check out our interview posts with top influencers in the WordPress world:
Do’s and don’ts at the event
Be nice. At all times. Make lots of friends, and ask good questions to the speakers during Q & A sessions.
Do not violate our Code of Conduct, and make anyone feel unsafe. Read our complete Code of Conduct at this link.
After party
Those of you who RSVPed for the after party, please watch out for a double decker bus to take you to the venue. Keep your dinner tokens with you.
Place to see after the event
There are lots of places to see, in Colombo and across Sri Lanka. Check out our mini travel guide.
Hope you have a great time. 🙂