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.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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.
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.
Cozying up to chaos and other life lessons: Getting started with governance in higher ed
Hands-on WorkshopModern WordPress Building Techniques: Full Site Editing in Higher Ed
Hands-on Workshop30-minute break
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
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.
Opening remarks
Join conference organizers for helpful information about the event and how to make the most of your time.
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.
Transitioning Our Campus Portal from Drupal to WordPress
Lightning TalkPasswords are Broken, but Passkeys are Coming to Save Us
Lightning TalkBuilding a large-scale, decentralized academic social network with WordPress and ActivityPub
Lightning Talk15-minute break
Collaborative Writing in Higher Ed and Getting Ready for Gutenberg Phase 3
Panel Discussion15-minute break
Supporting Diversity: Case Study in the Design and Development of Multi-Cultural and Multi-Lingual Courses
General Lecture SessionLunch
Providing a Homegrown Accessibility Training without Reinventing the Wheel
From Classic to Blocks in 90 Days?
General Lecture Session15-minute break
Development of a No-Code Theme for Teaching Full Site Editing to Beginning WordPress Students
General Lecture SessionSnack break - Time to visit with Sponsors
I’d buy that for a dollar! Building enterprise WordPress on a shoestring budget
A College Case Study: WordPress Portfolio Creation by Undergraduate Digital Media Majors
General Lecture Session15-minute break
Accessibility tools in higher education
Panel DiscussionDestination Full-Site Editing: All the Steps Monmouth University Took to Prepare for the Future of WordPress
General Lecture SessionDinner on your own
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
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.
Community chat with WPCampus President David Dashifen Kees
Community Chat15-minute break
15-minute break
Lunch
Getting to know your environment: reflections on self-hosting and an AWS migration
General Lecture Session15-minute break
Make it your own: Integrating Twig templates with your WordPress block theme
Snack break - Time to visit with Sponsors
University of Mary WordPress: a Small, Public Liberal Arts Love Affair
General Lecture Session15-minute break
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!
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!
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.
Our sponsors
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