Author: Laura

At WordCamp Jacksonville, we try to make everyone feel welcome. Accessibility is important to us, and we have the resources to assist you.

Accessing the Building

Whether you are in a wheelchair, have a broken foot, or just have bad knees, the building is accessible to you. In fact, the elevators are the primary way to get to the second floor.

Restrooms

If you need a private or more spacious restroom there is a single-occupancy restroom downstairs, past the security/registration desk.

Audio & Visual

For those that need special accommodations, please contact us directly at jacksonville@wordcamp.org. Whether you just need a seat up front, a sign language interpreter, or another sort of accommodation, please let us know in advance.

AfterParty

We have verified that Wicked Barley is accessible. Please contact them at (904) 379-7077 for a detailed descriptions of the facility.

Food

Please read our separate article, “Will There Be Anything For Me To Eat?”

Having a Problem?

We try our best to think of everything in advance, but we are humans and make mistakes. If we overlooked something, or you’re having a problem somewhere, please let an organizer know. We will do everything in our power to resolve your problem or concern in a satisfactory manner.

WordCamp Jacksonville runs on Volunteers. From organizers to speakers and beyond, this WordPress themed camp runs much smoother with people like you pitching in.

Have you considered volunteering? Here’s what you need to know.

• You only have to sign up for 4 hours. The rest of the conference is to do as you please.
• The jobs are anything from working the registration desk to introducing the speakers in the track room.
• For your time, we you are compensated with free lunch, t-shirt and an after party.

Put in to Volunteer Now before all the spaces are taken!

Who needs to pack extra clothes when WordCamp Jacksonville is back with their newest design with BELLA+CANVAS, tri-blend shirts. We are returning to the ever-popular v-neck for the women’s cut and will be offering up a selection of charcoal, red, and navy blue shirts in both men’s and women’s cuts for our attendees.

Just order your ticket by March 13th to receive one of these comfortable t-shirts. As past attendees can tell you, everyone looks and feels great in them!

For the men’s cut we have the Unisex Triblend Short Sleeve Tee. If you want to know the fine details of this model, you can view the exact dimensions here. Please note that some men find the chest to be a little snug (although not nearly so tight as an American Apparel Track Shirt). If you prefer a more loose-fitting shirt, you might consider ordering the next size up.

The women’s cut is the Women’s Relaxed Jersey Short Sleeve V-Neck Tee. It gives you a little more room than a lot of women’s t-shirts, but that doesn’t mean it will be baggy. You can view the exact measurements of the sizes here. If you have a larger bust size or prefer a looser-style shirt, you may consider ordering the next size up.

We are very pleased to announce Alex Sanfilippo as our Keynote Speaker. In keeping with our 5th anniversary and community (circus) theme, Alex will discuss his story of success and achievements through WordPress and the vital role that community has played throughout his journey.

If you haven’t registered yet, get your ticket today.

WordCamp Jacksonville is excited to announce the 2020 sessions! This was a tough one. With over 100 topics to choose from, we could only accept just under forty. A huge thank you to all who submitted. We’re really looking forward to this year!

Be sure to grab your tickets. We will be announcing our partner hotel and the t-shirt design very soon!

WordCamp Jacksonville is excited to announce our 2020 speakers! You can check them out on the website or review their wonderful faces right here!

• Aida Marie Correa

  

• Aisha Adams

  

• Alex Sanfilippo

  

• Anastasiya Goers

  

• Barbara Trapp

  

• Beth Livingston

  

• Brian Fegter

  

• Charles Johnston

  

• Chip Edwards

  

• Chris Andrews

  

• Chris Edwards

  

• Chris Wiegman

  

• Dana Heisler

  

• Daniel Swain

  

• David Zimmerman

  

• Frank Corso

  

• Gary Kovar

  

• Ian Svoboda

  

• James Frederick

  

• Jean Felisme

  

• Jitesh Doshi

  

• John McCulley

  

• Jonathan Brinley

  

• Joseph Lemire

  

• Marion Owen

  

• Mary Baum

  

• Melanie Adcock

  

• Mickey Trivett

  

• Mikey Veenstra

  

• Nikesha Elise Williams

  

• Robert Jacobi

  

• Ruby Escalona

  

• Sam Smith

  

• Sandy Edwards

  

• Scott Anderson

  

• Scott Mann

  

• Seye Kuyinu

  

• Stacy Carlson

  

• Steve Schwartz

  

• Tony D’Angelo

  

• Tonya Lockamy

  

• Wesley Lewis

  

If you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-sensitive, or have any other major food allergy, you probably ask yourself this question before registering for any conference.

At WordCamp Jacksonville we like to answer that question with a resounding,

“YES!”

Whether your dietary restrictions are by choice or necessity, we want you to enjoy camp and be well fed. But don’t take our word for it, here’s what previous campers have said:

“[They] accommodated vegans, like myself, and others in our community with non-typical diets better than any WordCamp I’ve ever been to. They put a lot of effort into this effort and it made me feel so welcome at the camp. Also, those jackfruit burritos were so good!” – Josh Pollock, Lead Developer, Caldera Labs | WCJAX 2017

“The WordCamp Jacksonville crew made significant efforts to find snacks and food items that were not only edible, but weren’t the same old, tasteless, unreasonable standbys (i.e. gluten free = vegan salad). They investigated, cared and really tried to have options available and helped me feel included in our WordCamp community!” – Kat Roedell, Strategic Mentor, Ignite Business Planning Services | WCJAX 2016

So, what can you expect at WordCamp Jacksonville 2020?

✨ = gluten-free | 💙 = Vegan | 🚨 = Warning

Snacks

We like to make sure our snacks are healthy enough to give you an energy boost, so you can expect fruit to be readily available.

Saturday Lunch

Lunch will be provide by Sonny’s BBQ and we will have a separate vendor providing food for specialty diets (stay tuned).

If you have any questions or would like to see an ingredient list, please contact us at jacksonville@wordcamp.org.

Sunday Breakfast

Americans love their carbs for breakfast, which makes it hard if you don’t eat gluten. Along with the usual bagels and donuts, expect to find 💙 fresh fruit and some ✨ hard-boiled eggs.

After Party

We will have a buffet lunch at Wicked Barley, and there will be options for everyone. The information below is accurate, to the best of our knowledge. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Wicked Barley directly at (904) 379-7077.

• Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • Slow roasted pulled pork / Tangy Carolina Sauce
  • Served with a brioche bun
  • ✨ Gluten-free when served without bun
• 💙 Home Made Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
  • Cavatappi Pasta / Fresh Basil Pesto / Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 💙 Vegan
• 💙 Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Succotash
  • Seasonal Vegetables Grilled to Perfection
  • 💙 Vegan
• Hummus Platter
  • Housemade Hummus / Tzatziki / Lavash / Grilled Flat Bread
  • Seasonal Veggie Assortment
  • ✨ Gluten-free when eaten without Grilled Flat Bread
  • 💙 Vegan when eaten without Tzatziki
• Garlic Ginger Fries
  • House Fries / Fresh Ginger / Fried Garlic / Cilantro
  • Served with Lemon Aioli
  • 🚨 Fried in same oil as meat and items with gluten

Note: If you have any other dietary needs, please be sure to let us know. We will try our best to accommodate you.