WordCamp UK 2009 is on the weekend of 18-19 July 2009 at the Future Inn Cardiff Bay, Hemingway Road, Cardiff, CF10 4AU.
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- 22 Jul 2009
- The WordCamp UK mailing list
At the close of WordCamp UK 2009 in Cardiff details of the mailing list were given.
Here’s the details, both as a reminder and for those who had to leave early on Sunday.
Sign up to the list to keep up to date with WordCamp UK developments and you’ll receive copies of all emails sent to the system.
Please note this is a members only list.
The system uses the email address you sign up with to identify valid posts - therefore if you use multiple email addresses regularly, open an account for each address to avoid your posts being automatically rejected.
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- 16 Jul 2009
- Pre-WordCamp UK gathering
We’re meeting up for a beer (or two) on Friday evening from 8:30pm at The Wharf, Schooner Way, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 4EU (google map). Tony Scott will be wearing his WordPress t-shirt to let everyone know where our allegiances lie (and to give you a way of identifying the group). There’s a photo after the jump (by Benjamin Ellis of Redcatco) of Tony wearing that WordPress t-shirt so you know who to look for: Read More
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- 12 Jul 2009
- Last chance to get tickets
The availability of the WordCamp UK 2009 tickets ends at 2359 GMT tonight (Sunday 12 July 2009).
There’s a wide variety of sessions being run at the event in Cardiff next weekend - so, if you want to attend, this is your last chance to get a ticket!
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- 02 Jul 2009
- Blacknight Solutions, our third WordCamp UK Sponsor
The third WordCamp UK sponsor is Blacknight Solutions, who specialise in serving the hosting and co-location needs of business. From their site:
“Our servers are based in two of Ireland’s leading Data Centres - the Data Electronics Group and Interxion, both in Dublin. Blacknight is growing by leaps and bounds with more than 20,000 domains hosted on our servers. We provide reliable service backed up by support unmatched by any provider in the industry.
As a company we constantly seek to lead the way by introducing innovative solutions for its client base. We offer a wide range of hosting solutions to match the needs of any customer. From Linux VPS hosting to colocation - we offer it all.
We were one of the first Irish hosting companies to offer virus and content filtering to its clients in 2002. We’re proud to be completely based in Ireland - which is the perfect place for European Web Hosting and Colocation.”
Find out more at the Blacknight Solutions site.
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- 25 Jun 2009
- PEER 1, our second WordCamp UK Sponsor
The second WordCamp UK sponsor is PEER 1, who provide scalable hosting solutions. From their site:
“PEER 1 makes it easy for you to focus on what you do best. You get award-winning Managed Hosting, Dedicated Hosting (through our division ServerBeach), Co-location, and Network services offered through 16 data centres and 21 points-of-presence (PoPs). We have engineered the SuperNetwork that is connected across North America and Europe for ultra-fast, powerful network speed and connectivity. With over 10,000 businesses hosted on our SuperNetwork, PEER 1 delivers one of the highest server performance and network outputs in the industry. Whatever your goal, we have the infrastructure, scalability, and resources to help you grow your business online.”
Find out more at the PEER 1 UK site.
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- 01 Jun 2009
- Early bird ticket sales extended
Due to the ticket site being unavailable earlier today, the sale of £25 discount WordCamp UK 2009 tickets has been extended to 2359 (UK time) on Tuesday 2 June 2009.
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- 25 May 2009
- Early bird tickets: one week left
There’s now only 1 week left to purchase WordCamp UK 2009 tickets at £10 discount.
From midday (BST) on Monday 1 June 2009 the ticket price will increase from £25 to £35.
The current draft of the running order shows the range of sessions over the two day event in Cardiff, including:
- WordPress founding developers Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little.
- Public sector WordPress consultant Simon Dickson.
- Blogging and internet marketing consultant Chris Garrett.
- Web designer and developer Simon Wheatley.
The running order is subject to change, with any available slots at the opening of WordCamp UK being filled by attendees using a BarCamp grid.
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- 05 May 2009
- WordPress co-founder and chief Automattician, Matt Mullenweg, to speak at WordCamp UK 2009
Matt at SxSW '08
We’ve managed to persuade Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-founder and chief Automattician, along to Cardiff in July to tell us about the State of the Word. The State of the Word is Matt’s travelling presentation covering all aspects of WordPress from WordPress.com, through WordPress.org, the various projects in the WordPress family and how it’s all being used throughout the world. Matt’s an in-demand globe-trotting speaker and startup mentor, never mind his WordPress and Automattic duties, so we’re lucky he’s agreed to attend. He’s been named one of PC World’s Top 50 People on the Web, Inc.com’s 30 under 30, and Business Week’s 25 Most Influential People on the Web. Matt reckons it’s all downhill from here, but when we’re looking into his future we need shades on.
Really looking forward to seeing you Matt, glad you can make it!
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- 05 May 2009
- Puffbox, our first WordCamp UK Sponsor
We’re very pleased to announce our first sponsor, Puffbox. Puffbox are successfully taking WordPress into UK government circles to fulfil all kinds of needs, and were also a sponsor of last year’s WordCamp UK. Simon Dickson, principal consultant at Puffbox, sent us this message:“Puffbox Ltd, led by principal consultant Simon Dickson, is proud to continue its sponsorship of WordCamp UK. We’re delighted to support the growth of a UK WordPress ecosystem, and spend occasional weekends with people who get as excited about this stuff as we do.
Puffbox conceives, designs and builds innovative websites and applications, mainly in the fields of government and political engagement, mainly using WordPress. We believe in open source, rapid delivery and sensible pricing. We don’t believe in six-figure budgets, five-year strategies or locking in clients. Join the revolution at puffbox.com.”
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- 30 Apr 2009
- WordCamp UK sponsorship
Sponsoring WordCamp UK puts your organisation in front some of the most tech-savvy web professionals in the UK in an informal and relaxed environment.
Corporate sponsorship starts at £250. Private, microsponsor packages start at £70, for individuals or groups who wish to contribute funds to the second WordCamp UK event.
For more information about WordCamp UK 2009, you can download our Press and Sponsorship Pack (and of course, subscribe to this blog, and follow us on Twitter).
Thanks to Jonnya for doing the design and layout.
