WordCamp Fayetteville is this weekend! As you’re preparing for your first WordCamp or even your 15th you may have some questions. Here are 10 ways to prepare for WordCamp Fayetteville 2018 to get the most out of your WordCamp experience.
- Bring a reusable water bottle. Yes, we will be providing an assortment of beverages including coffee, tea, lemonade, and water but being able to refill a bigger bottle to stay hydrated can always be useful. The Don W. Reynolds Center also provides multiple places to refill your water bottle with ease.
- Bring a jacket. I know it’s the end of June and Summer has hit NWA like a whirlwind, but indoor temperatures can be unpredictable. It’s always nice to be able to cover up if you need to.
- Pack some Business Cards. WCFay is a great place to network and meet new like-minded people. It’s always good to stay in touch even after WordCamp is over so bring some business cards to pass out to the people you meet.
- Bring your phone and a charger. You’ll want to capture all the excitement of the day whether that be tweeting, taking pictures, or exchanging info. You also can’t do that with a dead battery so bring your charger. We will be providing many charging stations to keep you recharged.
- Avoid the perfume and cologne. We all want to smell nice, but some people can have very adverse reactions to strong smells such as perfume, cologne, or even lotion. We want everyone to be as comfortable as possible.
- Wear Comfy Clothes. At WordCamp Fayetteville, we’re all pretty relaxed here so wear clothes that you feel comfortable in. There will be a lot of sitting involved during the sessions so think about that when picking out your outfit.
- Bring a laptop, if you want. Laptops are very welcome at WCFay and we have lots of power and wi-fi to keep you charged up and cruising the internet. That being said Laptops are not a WordCamp must have, if you don’t want to lug it around all day or feel like it might be more of a distraction feel free to leave it at home and bring some paper instead.
- Prepare to take notes. WCFay is full of so much valuable information it’s easy to miss stuff. Bring a notepad, tablet, laptop, whatever you find it easiest to take notes on, so you can jot down all of the most valuable information.
- Bring an appetite. We will be having a light breakfast, a boxed lunch, and tons of snacks and treats to keep you energized throughout the day so come ready to enjoy.
- Have a fun-loving attitude. This year our moto is More Fun. More WordPress. so you can expect just that. Come with an open mind and be ready to learn and have fun.
We look forward to seeing you this weekend June 22nd – 24th . If you have any questions at the event you can always ask one of our volunteers, they will be wearing the green WordCamp shirts. If any questions arise before the event feel free to email our lead organizer, Scarlett Isbell, at scarlettphill@outlook.com.