Location

Florida-Int-U

WordCamp Miami will be held over the course of three days at Florida International University and a special one day course to be held at Nova Southeastern University.

Below is the Location and their corresponding events:

Florida International University | School of Business

11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33174

Here are the list of events:

BuddyCamp Miami (Friday, May 29th)

This full day class is for designers, developers, and ANYONE wanting to learn more about BuddyPress.

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WordPress 101 Beginner’s Course (Friday, – May 29th)

This full day class is especially tuned for those new to WordPress.

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Front-End & Theme Course (Friday, – May 29th)
This full day class is especially for front-end developers or designers who already know HTML/CSS coding but want to improve their skills in coding and their ability in building WordPress Themes.

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General Admission (Saturday & Sunday – May 30th & 31st)
WordCamp main event day featuring topics

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Public Transportation to FIU

If using public transportation, buses 8 and 11 go to FIU from downtown Miami.  Check schedule, routes, and fares here: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/routes.asp

Note: Taking public transportation may take a while so please allow for enough time and check the following transit web sites for more information on rail schedules.

 


Nova Southeastern University - Carl DeSantis Building

Nova Southeastern University, Carl DeSantis Building

3301 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314

(Saturday, May 2nd) 101 Beginner’s Course – Broward
This full day class is especially tuned for those new to WordPress. Topics covered include everything from hosting, making your first post, finding themes, and basic installing of plugins.

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Public Transportation to Nova

If using public transportation, buses 2 and 12 passes by NSU. Check schedule, routes, and fares here: http://www.broward.org/BCT/Pages/default.aspx

Note: Taking public transportation may take a while so please allow for enough time and check the following transit web sites for more information on rail schedules.

If you are driving, a parking pass will be emailed to you days before the event.

 


Lodging

Comfort Suites – Kendall (3 miles / 5 minutes from FIU)
3901 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33175
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-miami-florida-FL086
Points Affiliation: Choice Privileges
Conference rate: $109
Reservation instructions: Call the hotel directly at 305-220-3901 and give the name of the conference: WordCamp Miami. The deadline for reservations at the reduced rate is May 15th.

Aloft Miami Doral (4 miles / 10 minutes from FIU)
3265 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33172
http://www.aloftmiamidoral.com/
Points Affiliation: Starwood
Conference rate: $121
Use this link to reserve rooms at a 15% discount (=$121 for a standard room):
http://www.aloftmiamidoral.com/local-business-rate

Hampton Inn – Doral (5.5 miles / 10 minutes from FIU – free shuttle to/from FIU!)
11600 Northwest 41st Street, Doral, FL 33178
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/hampton-inn-and-suites-miami-doral-dolphin-mall-MIAFLHX/accommodations/index.html
Points Affiliation: Hilton Honors
Conference rate:

King Suite $139
Standard King or Double/Double $109
Reservations can be made by telephone: 305-500-9300. Use reference code C-WOR to receive the reduced rate. Reservations at the reduced rate must be made by 5/15/2015.

May 29-31st, 2015

WordCamp Miami 2015 is over. Check out the next edition!