The document is a guide for attendees of WordCamp events, highlighting essential items to bring, networking opportunities, and volunteer participation. It encourages engagement through various channels like social media, and mentions specific references for further reading on WordCamp experiences. Additionally, it includes logistical details about the venue and the importance of connecting with fellow attendees.

1. T H E W O R D - C A M P S C E N A R I O
S U R V I V A L H A N D B O O K
H O W T O N E T W O R K W I T H T H E B E S T , U N D E R S T A N D
W O R D P R E S S , K N O W W H A T T O P A C K , H A R N E S S T H E P O W E R . . .
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2. A B O U T M E
• Recent Graduate, Full Stack Web Dev,
BrainStation
• Instructor, Sheridan College & Mohawk
College in Web Design (including WordPress)
and Capstone Project
• WordCamp Junkie. Went to 7/8 the last three
years, including Mumbai. Including Co-
organizer, WordCamp Hamilton, 2015-6,
Toronto in 2015 and Milwaukee 2016
• Contributor, The WPCrowd
• “Lead Dudette” defined as: "a young woman or
girl who is very popular or admired by her
peers”. Thanks @modmatt!

3. E Q U I P M E N T L I S T
S O M E T H I N G S Y O U M A Y W A N T T O B R I N G A L O N G

4. M A N D A T O R Y - I S H
• Notebook & writing utensil of choice
• Laptop, mobile phone or tablet
• Business Cards
• Draft Schedule
• Power chargers as needed

5. N I C E - T O -
H A V E S
• Extra bag for swag
• Travel Mug
• Water bottle
• Camera
• Your questions

7. Y O U R F R I E N D S !
L A S T B U T N O T L E A S T …

8. T W I T T E R I S Y O U R F R I E N D
G E T C O N N E C T E D

9. T H E H A P P I N E S S B A R
T H E K N O W N … I N M O R E W A Y S T H A N O N E

11. A S K Q U E S T I O N S
I T H E L P S E V E R Y O N E , I N C L U D I N G T H E S P E A K E R

13. R U L E O F 2 F E E T
G E T S O M E E X E R C I S E

14. T H E H A L L W A Y T R A C K
T H E U N K N O W N

16. T H E A F T E R P A R T Y
G R E A T O P P O R T U N I T Y T O N E T W O R K

17. W C H A N G O V E R
A K A : # N O M O R E F I S H B O W L S

19. # W C K A R A O K E
S I N G Y O U R H E A R T O U T

21. W O R D P R E S S
I T C A N T A K E Y O U S O F A R …

23. F R I E N D S H I P S
B R I N G I N G U S T O G E T H E R

24. D I P L O M A T I C
R E L A T I O N S W I T H
P A R T N E R S I N
C R I M E
K I E R A & I A T A J A Y S G A M E I N M P L S

28. T H A N K P E O P L E
S P E A K E R S , S P O N S O R S , V O L U N T E E R S A N D O R G A N I Z E R S

29. S P E C I F I C T O W O R D C A M P T O R O N T O
• Think about public transit. Union Station is a short distance to the venue.
• Lunch is on your own, but use it as an opportunity to network! There are
plenty of restaurants nearby, including the Eaton’s Centre. There are a few
coffee shops too, but there should be plenty of coffee on site.
• There are also plenty of outlets in the building, especially in each of the
lecture rooms. No shortage of power!

30. S O M E R E F E R E N C E S
• The Hallway Track, Milwaukee 2016 by Shanta R. Nathwani: https://
2016.milwaukee.wordcamp.org/2016/09/14/the-hallway-track/
• How to Rock a WordCamp Even if You’re a n00b, Toronto 2014 by Mark
Benzakein: https://wordpress.tv/2015/02/20/marc-benzakein-how-to-
rock-a-wordcamp-even-if-youre-a-n00b/
• Flickr images, multiple years by Kiera Howe: https://www.flickr.com/
people/kierahowe/
• Flickr images, Minneapolis 2016 by Marc Benzakein and Kari Leigh
Marucchi on WordCamp Minneapolis: https://www.flickr.com/photos/
wordcampminneapolis/

31. H O W D O I G E T
I N V O L V E D ?
• Volunteer
• Submit and give a talk, either at a
meetup or at a WordCamp
• Help each other
• Contribute2Core

32. W E B : H T T P : / / S H A N T A . C A
E M A I L :
S H A N T A @ S H A N T A . C A
T W I T T E R : @ S H A N T A D O T C A
F I N D M E

33. Q U E S T I O N S ?
T O O M A N Y S T O R I E S …