Only 2 Weeks Left to Apply to Speak at WordCamp Toronto 2016

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Just a friendly remainder that it’s only 2 weeks left to apply to speak at WordCamp Toronto 2016!

So far we have received a large number of applications from amazing people from within the WordPress community!

We want to thank everybody that have sent us their applications-YOU ARE ALL AWESOME!

If you still haven’t heard back from us, don’t worry, we are still reviewing the applications, but we will reply to each and every one of you!

For the rest of the great folks, what are you waiting for? Apply now, teach somebody something new & help us make this the best event ever!

Third hotel reserved for WCTO16!

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Just when you thought it can’t get any better than having 2 hotels reserved the rooms for WordCamp Toronto 2016 and giving us their awesome rates the WCTO16 team managed to surprise you yet again. We saved the best for last!

Our team worked hard and succeed in securing a 3rd hotel in downtown Toronto, within 2 minutes walking distance from the WCTO16 venue, the Marriott hotel.

If you decide to book a room at the Marriott, you should click here! The cut-off date is July, 5th 2016, so book your room early to enjoy all the benefits that Marriott is providing to WordCamp Toronto 2016 attendees!

Marriott is also a great option for all of you that are coming in before the event and staying after to enjoy our Toronto, as they are saving a limited number of rooms from August 4th until August 8th, 2016.

Don’t wait, book your room now!

Book Your Room!

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We have worked hard and managed to get awesome rates & room reservations not for one, but for 2 of Toronto downtown hotels. Both hotels are within 10 minutes walking distance from the venue where WordCamp Toronto 2016 will be held!

As we have limited number of rooms secured, please book your room early to enjoy the benefits of our preferred rate.

You can reserve your room online at the Chelsea hotel by clicking here or you can call toll free # 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975.  If you decide to call you must also identify yourself as part of Word Camp 2016. The cut-off date is July 4, 2016, so please book your room prior to this date to take advantage of this discounted group rate. If you plan to come earlier you can book the room at this hotel. We’ve managed to secure the rooms from August 4th until August 8th with the preferred rates.

To book the room at the Sheraton hotel, click here! You may also call their toll free number at 1-888-627-7175 and state that you are part of the WordCamp Toronto Room Block or simply quote the group code WH05AA to make your reservations. Also a friendly reminder that the cut-off date to make reservations under the group block with the negotiated group rate is Tuesday, July 5th. The reserved rooms at Sheraton are from August 5th until August 7th, but if you want to come earlier and/or stay later you can always contact them and ask for the same rate (valid only if there are rooms available for the dates you requested).

Call for Volunteers for WordCamp Toronto 2016

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Volunteer at WordCamp Toronto 2016 & help us make it the best event ever. You can even get a free ticket if you agree to donate 4hrs of your time by ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Our volunteers are the first people that attendees see when coming to WordCamp. They are the vital part of our conference, setting the friendly & inviting tone and a positive & engaging vibe for the event.

Volunteer activities:

• Setup & cleanup – You role is to setup desks, signs, etc on Saturday morning and to clean all that on Sunday afternoon.
• Registration desk – You will greet the attendees, help with the registration & answer some general questions.
• Room Host – Your role is to help out the speakers and to make sure that everything is properly connected and working. Besides helping out you will be able to watch the sessions, too.
• A/V – You will make sure that camera is recording at all times & that there are no problems with it. Besides helping out you will be able to watch the sessions, too.
• Happiness Bar – This is the place where WordPress experts help out and answer questions. As helping out is a rewarding activity by its own, volunteers at Happiness Bar do not get free attendance.

If you are interested in volunteering at WordCamp Toronto 2016 please complete the volunteers application form.

Call for Speakers for WordCamp Toronto 2016

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Call for speakers for WCTO 2016 is officially open!

If you have a passion and knowledge about WordPress and you know how to engage the audience, we want you!

The agenda for this year will be focused on JavaScript, REST API & JSON. However, we will have several tracks, like always, so if you have a topic worth sharing for beginners, developers or designers, please submit the speaker application form.

Here are few tips to stand out from the crowd when submitting the talks:

– Put a new spin on old talks.
– Explain what you learned while solving a problem.
– Take the form of a case study, or a live or scripted example.
– Tell us what is new and exciting on the horizon for WordPress users & developers.
– Teach us something new.

We strongly believe that WordPress connects people so whether you are a developer, designer, small business owner or owner/employee of a large company that rely on WordPress, if you feel that your story will benefit the community, we want to hear your ideas!

The deadline to submit the speaker application is June 30th @ midnight. Get yours in soon or check out our Become A Speaker page to learn more about it!

Call for Sponsors for WordCamp Toronto 2016

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If your business runs on WordPress it makes sense to become our sponsor. Not only will you earn some good karma by giving back to the community, but you will also have the opportunity to mix, mingle and meet with WordPress developers, designers, users and business owners from all over the world.

In the past few years WordCamp Toronto attracted more than 400 people yearly. This year, we are hoping to have even more people attending as we have been working hard in securing the venue in downtown Toronto. Plus, the first year ever, WordCamp Toronto will be on August 6th & 7th and there is nothing better than spending a nice, summer weekend with your fellow WordPressers.

As we would like to keep the ticket prices low ($20 per person per day) and still offer great presentations and wonderful speakers, we need your help to cover the cost of the event.

If you decide to become WordCamp Toronto 2016 sponsor, you will support the WordPress community, gain great exposure for your business via our website & social media channels and have our unending gratitude.

You can find more information about our sponsorship levels here!

Please, feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Welcome to WordCamp Toronto 2016

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We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Toronto 2016 is officially on the calendar!

WordCamp Toronto will be on August 6th & 7th at Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University. The venue address is:

55 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2C3

Subscribe using the form in the sidebar to stay up to date on the most recent news. We’ll be keeping you posted on all the details over the coming months, including speaker submissions, ticket sales and more!