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Schedule

The schedule is subject to change. All sessions, excluding workshops, will be recorded and live-streamed for free. Registration is required to watch the stream.

All times are listed in the following timezone:

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

1:00 pm (CDT) 2:00 pm
1:00 - 2:00 pm (CDT)

Registration opens

Welcome workshop attendees! Don't forget to check in at the registration table and get your conference badge and t-shirt. Not attending a workshop? You can also use this time to check in to the conference.

2:00 pm (CDT) 6:00 pm
2:00 - 6:00 pm (CDT)

Workshops

The main conference takes place on days two and three. On day one, we kick things off with workshops! Giving workshops their own day allow us to dive deeper and spend more time on important topics. We charge extra for workshops ($50) to cover the facility costs and a snack break. Registration is required to attend a workshop. Workshops are for in-person attendees only and will not be live-streamed.

2:00 - 6:00 pm (CDT)

Accessibility Testing

Hands-on Workshop
Amber Hinds
6:00 pm (CDT) 6:30 pm
6:00 - 6:30 pm (CDT)

30-minute break

6:30 pm (CDT) 8:30 pm
6:30 - 8:30 pm (CDT)

Welcome reception (in person only)

After the workshops are complete, join us for our welcome reception! All registered attendees (and +1s) are welcome to attend. If you’re looking to have dinner with new friends, join us for a drink and appetizers, and then head out on the town!

Thursday, July 13, 2023

7:30 am (CDT) 8:30 am
7:30 - 8:30 am (CDT)

Registration opens - visit with attendees, enjoy coffee and a light breakfast

Welcome to the first full day of the conference! Don't forget to check in at the registration table and get your conference badge and t-shirt. We will also provide light morning refreshments. Get here early to grab a table, eat a few bites, and visit with other attendees.

8:30 am (CDT) 9:00 am
8:30 - 9:00 am (CDT)

Opening remarks

Join conference organizers for helpful information about the event and how to make the most of your time.

9:00 am (CDT) 9:45 am
9:00 - 9:45 am (CDT)

Lightning talks

Join us for a quick overview of Chat-GPT, ActivityPub, passkeys, and transitioning from Drupal to WordPress. Lightning talks are a great way to learn about new topics.

9:45 am (CDT) 10:00 am
9:45 - 10:00 am (CDT)

15-minute break

10:00 am (CDT) 10:45 am
10:00 - 10:45 am (CDT)

Collaborative Writing in Higher Ed and Getting Ready for Gutenberg Phase 3

Panel Discussion
Ed Beck
Apurva Ashok
Shelley Keith-Panulla
Nick Diego
10:45 am (CDT) 11:00 am
10:45 - 11:00 am (CDT)

15-minute break

11:00 am (CDT) 11:45 am
12:00 pm (CDT) 1:30 pm
12:00 - 1:30 pm (CDT)

Lunch

2:15 pm (CDT) 2:30 pm
2:15 - 2:30 pm (CDT)

15-minute break

3:15 pm (CDT) 4:00 pm
3:15 - 4:00 pm (CDT)

Snack break - Time to visit with Sponsors

4:45 pm (CDT) 5:00 pm
4:45 - 5:00 pm (CDT)

15-minute break

5:00 pm (CDT) 5:45 pm
5:00 - 5:45 pm (CDT)

Accessibility tools in higher education

Panel Discussion
Blake Bertuccelli-Booth
Amber Hinds
John Jameson
Gavin Colborne
Robin Smail
6:00 pm (CDT) 8:30 pm
6:00 - 8:30 pm (CDT)

Dinner on your own

8:30 pm (CDT) 11:00 pm
8:30 - 11:00 pm (CDT)

Game night (in person only)

After sessions, enjoy dinner with friends and then gather for game night! The fun starts at 8:30 p.m. The first took place in 2018 and was home to the creation of our beloved mascot, Truck Sheep.

Friday, July 14, 2023

8:00 am (CDT) 9:00 am
8:00 - 9:00 am (CDT)

Visit with attendees, enjoy coffee and a light breakfast

Welcome to the second and last full day of the conference. Get here early to grab a table, eat a few bites, and visit with other attendees.

9:00 am (CDT) 9:45 am
9:00 - 9:45 am (CDT)

Community chat with WPCampus President David Dashifen Kees

Community Chat
David Dashifen Kees
9:45 am (CDT) 10:00 am
9:45 - 10:00 am (CDT)

15-minute break

10:00 am (CDT) 10:45 am
10:45 am (CDT) 11:00 am
10:45 - 11:00 am (CDT)

15-minute break

11:00 am (CDT) 11:45 am
11:00 - 11:45 am (CDT)

Belonging in WordPress

General Lecture Session
Michelle Frechette
12:00 pm (CDT) 1:30 pm
12:00 - 1:30 pm (CDT)

Lunch

1:30 pm (CDT) 2:15 pm
1:30 - 2:15 pm (CDT)

Building User Friendly Admin Dashboards

Steel Wagstaff
Michelle Weremczuk
1:30 - 2:15 pm (CDT)

Getting to know your environment: reflections on self-hosting and an AWS migration

General Lecture Session
Charles Fulton
Andy Zito
2:15 pm (CDT) 2:30 pm
2:15 - 2:30 pm (CDT)

15-minute break

3:15 pm (CDT) 4:00 pm
3:15 - 4:00 pm (CDT)

Snack break - Time to visit with Sponsors

4:00 pm (CDT) 4:45 pm
4:45 pm (CDT) 5:00 pm
4:45 - 5:00 pm (CDT)

15-minute break

5:00 pm (CDT) 5:45 pm
5:00 - 5:45 pm (CDT)

Closing remarks

Be sure to stick around for closing remarks for the chance to win some awesome door prizes and play a fun round of trivia!

7:00 pm (CDT) 11:00 pm
7:00 - 11:00 pm (CDT)

After party, WPCampus style (in person only)

Get ready to party like it's 2023! After a day of learning and networking, it's time to let loose and have some fun! Connect with fellow attendees, meet new friends, and dance and sing the night away. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind and enjoy the vibrant culture of New Orleans with food, a traditional New Orleans jazz band, and karaoke!

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Event Safety and Responsibility

We are committed to providing a safer environment for conference attendees, especially with regard to community and public health, and have implemented Event Safety and Responsibility policies for the 2023 conference at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Code of Conduct

WPCampus seeks to provide a friendly, safe environment. All participants should be able to engage in productive dialogue. They should share and learn with each other in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We require all participants to adhere to our Code of Conduct. This applies to all community interactions and events.

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