Getting ready for our WordCamp?

Just like you, we are very excited for the first WordCamp in Davao!

To help you better prepare, here’s a MUST READ of important things you should know about our event this weekend:

• Check-In
• Dress Code
• Schedule & Sessions
• WIFI and Outlets
• Help us be an eco-friendly event
• Swag alert!
• Other concerns
• Further read: Our Event Guide

Check-In @ 7:30 – 8:30 AM

1. The confirmation email you received upon successful registration is your ticket to the WordCamp. Feel free to print it from your email but not required.
2. At the University of Mindanao – Matina Campus (see map https://goo.gl/maps/t98eaVfcSTHnokCe6), please present your email (digital or printed) to the guard, fill in the log and proceed to the DPT building.
   1. ATTENDEES WITH PRIVATE CARS: make sure to bring 2 valid IDs as you would need to leave one ID at the school entrance via MAA Gate.
3. At the lobby of DPT building, you will be greeted by our ushers at the registration. Please present your ticket (paperless version is recommended) and valid ID. 
   1. You will be checked in and get the following:
      1. Lanyard / ID sling
      2. ID badge
      3. Stickers
      4. Shirt
   2. Doors will be closed at 8:40 AM for the opening remarks
4. Proceed to the sponsor booth or swag table
5. Food is not allowed inside the auditorium and AVR2

Dress Code

Ensure that you follow the school dress code.

ALLOWED

• Event shirt, formal dress or regular shirt
• Pants
• Skirt / Dress
• Sneakers / leather shoes
• Sandals (for females)

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NOT ALLOWED

• Shorts
• Ripped jeans
• Slippers

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Schedule & Sessions

Make sure to checkout our jam-packed schedule for the WordCamp. Our schedule can be found here.

For some talks:

• WordPress Development with Docker
• Creating your First WordPress Site

You may bring your laptop if you want to follow along but it’s not required. Presentations, including links and resources, will be shared after the event.

Wi-Fi & Outlets

We do not have WIFI at the venue. However, we will be providing limited internet access for several talks:

• WordPress Development with Docker
  • Pre-Download Docker (optional)
  • Download WordPress (optional)
• Creating your First WordPress Site
  • Download WordPress (optional)

If you wish to join these tracks, please have your own wifi ready if possible as our resources might not fit for everyone but it’s not preventing you from joining the track.

Need to charge your devices? There are not a lot of outlet, you may bring your own power bank or extension.  

Sharing is caring. 

Don’t panic it’s organic!

You can bring your own tumblers, spoon and fork, and food containers to maintain a healthier environment. 

Swag alert!

Visit the sponsor table/booth for more freebies. 

Need help?

Our organizers, volunteers and speakers are wearing the ROYAL BLUE event shirt. If you have any questions or have any concerns about Code of Conduct violations (2019.davao.wordcamp.org/code-of-conduct), please approach them. 

Other concerns: 

1. Are we going to release certificates? Yes, we are going to release DIGITAL certificates within a month after the event UPON REQUEST. How?
   1. Send email to davao@wordcamp.org with email subject ‘WordCamp 2019 Digital Cert Request_Surname‘
2. When will photos and videos be posted?
   1. An email announcement will be sent once available. 
3. When will the speaker presentations be posted?
   1. An email announcement will be sent once available. 
4. I won’t make it to the event, what can I do?
   1. We are a volunteer run event. We do not issue a refund. 
   2. You can sell or transfer your ticket to someone else. Ensure that ALL the ticket info has been updated to the new ticket holder. Ticket info can be updated through clicking the link in the confirmation email that we sent you upon successful registration.

Lastly, Our Event Guide

Read our event guide for more details about the WordCamp day such as day schedule, vicinity map, floor plan and more! You will also receive a printed copy of this upon checking in at the registration.

Download here!

To read the content of this email in a word doc format, CLICK HERE.

That’s all for now.

See you there!

WordCamp Davao 2019 would not be possible without our amazing sponsors!

Given this is the first WordCamp in Davao, we are very glad and that to get the support of both local and global companies and institutions.

Today we would like for you to meet our Multimedia partners this year’s WordCamp!

Media Education for Intelligent Awareness Organizationis an academic organization of The University of Mindanao under Mass Communication Department of College of Arts and Sciences Education. It governs institutional events, programs and caters to the needs of accurate and credible information for each and every student. Hence, MEdIA Organization aims for systematic and visible progress adhering to the vision and mission of the university.

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AGILab or Advancing Great Ideas Lab is the name of the newest Technology Business Incubator in Davao City hosted by USeP with funding from DOST-PCIEERD. AGILab is an incubation facility and services for Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Technology and Systems Application Development. It aims to build an enabling innovation ecosystem to nurture tech innovators, entrepreneurs and startups from ideas to commercialization.

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Make sure to say hi and meet them at the WordCamp!

No ticket yet? Go grab one now!

WordCamp Davao 2019 would not be possible without our amazing sponsors!

We are beyond grateful to be working with these local and global companies and institutions for WordCamp!

Today we would like for you to meet our Silver and In-Kind sponsors, and Video Coverage partner this year’s WordCamp!

Silver Sponsors

Awesome Software, Great Support, and a Helpful Community.

Beaver Builder is the WordPress page builder you can trust with your business. Take control and join over 1,000,000 websites built with Beaver Builder.

Save time and stop writing code, start building with Beaver Builder.

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In-Kind Sponsors

PRNT MNL specializes in print technology, from offset and digital printing, to silkscreen, heat press, and sublimation.

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Sticker Mule is the fastest & easiest way to buy custom stickers.

Powered by a 100% remote team, we operate in 8 countries and ship worldwide to 50,000+ customers each year.

Customers love us because we provide free online proofs, free worldwide shipping, blazing fast turnaround and 24/7 customer support.

Visit StickerMule.com now!

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Canva is an online graphic design platform. It provides a design tool and access to a vast library of images for its users to create content. 

Canva provides a free service as its main offering, complemented by a paid subscription for avid users as well as a comprehensive image library, which provides paid and free design assets.

Diversity of ideas, perspectives and experiences are integral to our values as a company – Canva being a Force for Good.

We remain committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel safe to be themselves and do their best work.

Start building your best designs now!

Visit www.canva.com.

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This year’s WordCamp is made possible by these Gold a.ka. Kadayawan Sponsors.

It is a golden honor to conduct this event with the support of these local and global companies and institutions!

Today, we would like you to meet our Gold a.k.a Kadayawan sponsors for this year’s WordCamp!

Freedom is a custom WordPress development agency that specializes in building marketing sites for North American tech companies.

We use Advanced Custom Fields to craft easy to use and flexible sites for our clients. We’re VERY eager to grow our team and are looking for talented developers to join us.

We offer a very competitive salary, paid vacation, remote work, and amazing work/life balance.

Email matt@getfreedom.solutions to apply!

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“Home is where the coffee is…”

Yellow Hauz is a true homegrown coffee shop in Davao City. They are serving tea, TWG Tea, milk tea, homemade desserts, cakes, cupcakes, pastries, meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and their special homemade coffee.

Besides exceptional coffee and mouthwatering meals, they have a function room that can accommodate at least 20 people for your small meetings and parties.

They also have craft workshops for kids and adults.

Visit Coffee at Yellow Hauz at V. Mapa, Mabini Street, Davao City, Philippines.

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GoDaddy Pro offers a robust suite of free tools to web developers & designers to help them save time managing all their clients and sites.

With GoDaddy Pro, you can easily shop for your client, monitor their sites, and manage all their WordPress websites from one place.

Exclusive time-saving tools let you update WordPress core, plugins and themes with one click, as well as automate WordPress backups, cloning and migrations.

Get real-time performance, security and uptime monitoring across all your websites. Additionally, your free membership includes advanced 24/7 technical support.

When you pair GoDaddy Pro with GoDaddy hosting products, the benefits are even greater!

Check out the Free Tools!

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Bluehost has been a WordPress partner since 2005 and powers over 1 million WordPress sites worldwide.

Their objective is to help customers, whether novice or pro, create a thriving online presence at an affordable price.

With a team of in-house tech experts available 24/7, Bluehost dedicates time and resources to providing the best support and services in the industry.

Join millions of other site owners and see what Bluehost can do for you and your online presence.

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HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is a leading growth platform.

Since 2006, HubSpot has been on a mission to make the world more inbound. Today, over 56,500 customers in more than 100 countries use HubSpot’s award-winning software, services, and support to transform the way they attract, engage, and delight customers.

Comprised of Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, and a powerful free CRM, HubSpot gives companies the tools they need to Grow Better.

Learn more about HubSpot for WordPress!

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No ticket yet? Go grab one now!

We are so grateful to our amazing Platinum sponsors for WordCamp Davao 2019!

Given this is the first WordCamp in Davao, we are very glad about this support of both local and global companies and institutions.

Today we would like for you to meet our Platinum a.k.a Agila sponsors for this year’s WordCamp!

Sell anything online with the flexibility and freedom of the world’s most popular CMS.

WooCommerce is an open-source eCommerce platform built on WordPress.

• 4+ million active installations
• 55+ million downloads
• 450+ extensions to add and extend the functionality

Whether you’re selling a few handcrafted items to a niche market, taking an existing business online, or going global with an enterprise-level eCommerce business WooCommerce gets you set up and selling fast, scaling securely as you grow.

Your content is forever yours and customizable down to the button color. Plus, you’re joining a supportive, global community of developers and store owners.

Developed and supported by a distributed team, WooCommerce is powered by Automattic, the creators of Jetpack and WordPress.com.

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Transform how you work with your WordPress sites with Jetpack.

Jetpack connects your site to the global services, community, and support provided by WordPress.com.

Focus on the substance of your site and not the software.

Jetpack security tools automatically shield your site from spammers, hackers, and malware, while real-time syncing and backup means never worrying about data loss.

Moreover, Jetpack’s traffic-building tools such as easy social sharing attract readers and search engines. With pages delivered from a high-speed, global content delivery network, readers never bounce because of a slow-loading site.

Jetpack’s Affiliate program gives you 20% every time you sell Jetpack to a customer or client — with unlimited referrals, the sky’s the limit!

Whether you’re one person with a website or an agency with a dozen clients, Jetpack helps you grow. Make your site work for you at Jetpack.com

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Make sure to say hi and meet them at the WordCamp!

No ticket yet? Go grab one now!

WordCamp Davao 2019 would not be possible without our amazing sponsors!

Given this is the first WordCamp in Davao, we are very glad to get the support of both local and global companies and institutions.

Today we would like you to meet our event partner for this year’s WordCamp!

The University of Mindanao was established in 1946 and is one of the oldest universities in Southern Philippines. It is a non-sectarian school offering the most number of academic programs in this part of the country.

Located in Davao city, it is the largest private university in Mindanao with nine campuses and branches in Southern Mindanao and cited as having the most number of PACUCOA accredited programs in the country today.

The university has an Autonomous Status granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through CEB Res. No. 076-2009 and Category A (t) Status per CMO No. 09 s.2009.

UM is also the first academic institution in Mindanao with an institutional ISO 9001:2008 Certification, and currently has an updated certification ISO 9001: 2015.

The College of Computing Education maintains its reputation as one of the best computer schools in the region through its PACUCOA Level III accredited programs as well as being a certified Center of Development. The College is composed of highly qualified faculty members who are skilled and equipped with the updated skills in the different fields of computer studies. It has forged collaborations with Apple, Google, Microsoft and IBM.

Stay connected with the University of Mindanao!
Website: http://umindanao.edu.ph/

Make sure to say hi and meet them at the WordCamp!

No ticket yet? Go grab one now!

Wondering what you’ll get or show off to your friends with your WordCamp Davao ticket?

Here are your exclusive swags from WordCamp Davao 2019!

1. Official Logo Sticker

2. Official Event Shirts

3. Official Wapuus: Wapuumelo & Waling-waling Wapuu

4. Sticker Sheets

5. WordPress Stickers

Attend our amazing talks on July 6 and bring home these goodies and more!

And we are finally down to our third and final batch of speakers!

Wow… 13 speakers in total.

There’s something for every type of WordPress user!

If you haven’t bagged a seat for WordCamp yet, you can buy our tickets here.

Check out this batch’s awesome topics:

1. Creating your First WordPress Site by Andrew Dela Serna

The talk is all about leveraging WordPress.com’s free blogging platform and tools to create your very first WordPress site. – Andrew

2. SEO for Beginners by Rumejan Barbarona

I’ll talk about what Google does – how it finds your site and the things Google shows on SERP once it decides to rank your website. I’ll also talk about previous Google updates and what each update does to your site so we’ll know what to avoid to rank in searches.  – Rumejan

3. WordPress 101 by Kit Valmadrid

I will provide you with an overview of WordPress and the wonderful possibilities we can create with it. – Kit

Love their topics? Don’t miss their talks then!

Register for WordCamp Davao now!

Developers, you will 💯 love our second batch of speakers for WordCamp Davao 2019! Just check out our ‘developers happiness’ topics below.

If you haven’t bought our tickets yet, you can buy them here.

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