WordCamp Victoria

We’re a ways off from the next WordCamp, but Social Media Camp is coming up on Sunday, October 3rd in Victoria. I suspected there may be some WordCampers that would find this event interesting and useful.

We had 44 surveys returned after the event. Thank you!

According to our survey (which we handed out during the final session), WordCamp Victoria was generally well received. Here are the scores, out of 10, that people rated the event:

No Score – 3 people
“3″ – 1 person
“6.5″ – 2 people
“7″ – 8 people
“7.5″ – 1 person
“8″ – 17 people
“9″ – 9 people
“10″ – 3 people

42 people indicated they would attend again, the person who rated the event “3″ was the only one who indicated they would not come to another WordCamp, while another person left the question unanswered.

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WordCamp Victoria 2010 is excited to announce the final list of 21 exciting speakers and facilitators for WordCamp Victoria on Saturday, May 15th, 2010.

Check out the complete list of speakers here, and the workshop facilitators here.

There is something for everyone here – whether you are a beginner, a businessperson using WordPress for your website, an avid blogger, a designer, a social media personality (or wannabe social media personality), or a programming wizard.

There is limited space. Registration is open now.

Special thanks to Katharine Holmes for designing some fabulous WordCamp banners.

If you’d like to add one to your blog, please link it back here, or to the reservation page.

Please feel free to use them in a blog post!

In WordPress, this can easily be added as a Widget, using the following directions.

The Quick Method

1. Go to the Appearance section, and select Widgets.
2. Drag a new Text widget to the sidebar of your choice.
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Help spread the word by sharing the WordCamp poster with your friends and colleagues.

WordCamp Victoria [PDF Download]

Did you know that WordCamp’s take place all over the world?

Visit WordCamp.org for one near you, or travel the world for all the WordCamp’s!

We just had our WordCamp listed on the main site. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on May 15th.

Early bird tickets are still available!

In case you missed it, tickets are now on sale for WordCamp 2010. Click here to get yours – $40 for a full day!

This is the early bird rate. We may need to increase the price for future tickets as we finalize our costs.

Thanks, and see you on May 15th!

We just announced the date for WordCamp Victoria 2010 at the Social Media Club meeting in Victoria.

It will be Saturday, May 15, 2010.

University Canada West has once again graciously sponsored the location! A special thanks goes out to Zack and the team at UCW!

Stay tuned for more information and ticket details.

If you have an idea for a speaker or discussion facilitator, please contact us!

We have had some great feedback, mostly positive, but lots of great ideas for future events.

Please leave a comment below if you have some ideas you want to make sure we don’t forget for WordCamp Victoria 2010!

One thing we will do at the next event is plan “workshops” out in more detail in advance. Workshops will consist of people sitting around tables facing inward, sharing thoughts on a particular topic, and will be lead by a facilitator. Presentations are great, but adding workshops to the mix will give people … Continue Reading

Please leave a link to your WordCamp Victoria 2009 photos in the comments.