Saturday, March 25th is our biggest day at WordCamp Miami. Not just big, YUGE! Use this guide to get all the information you need for a full day of learning, networking and fun!
Location, Directions & Map
Once you get on campus this map has everything you need. Please take note of where to park. We have reserved free STUDENT parking for Saturday and Sunday in the Parking Lot 9 and Panther Parking garage (PG 3). DO NOT PARK IN ADMIN OR FACULTY & STAFF SPACES.
Venue Map
Google Map to FIU
Directions
From the North or the South find your way to campus using the Turnpike, exiting EAST on S.W. 8th Street (U.S. Highway 41 – Tamiami Trail). Once on 8th Street, go East two traffic lights to SW 112TH Avenue, and turn right.
After entering campus, take your first Right, and then your first Left. Also, there’s a parking garage for additional parking, PG-3 is located on the right if you continue to follow the road.
Parking
We have reserved free STUDENT parking for Saturday and Sunday in the Parking Lot 9 and Panther Parking garage (PG 3). DO NOT PARK IN ADMIN OR FACULTY & STAFF SPACES.
Parking is free HOWEVER YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE. Here’s how:
- Go to this link (Chrome Desktop Users: Please try another browser.) before attending the conference on Friday: https://fiu.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/55e8fa37-f45e-461d-8434-260fd7ef0eb0 (Chrome Desktop Users: Please try another browser.)
- Fill in the license plate # and information about your vehicle (this information will be kept private and only to be used by FIU Parking Department).
- Once you register your vehicle DO NOT HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN FOR ANY OTHER DAYS. One time register will cover you for the entire conference.
- If you bring a different vehicle on different days, you’ll need to use the link again and register the different vehicle.
Registration
Registration opens at 8 a.m. in the CBC building. The CBC building is located right next to the parking lot. There will be signs directing you straight to the building where you will find the registration table.Please bring a picture ID for registration.
There will be no walk-ins and no tickets sold at the door.
Tracks
Everyone must attend the Opening Remarks at 8:30 a.m in the CBC building, Room 155 (WordPress 102 Track Room). Following opening remarks proceed to the location for your track:
- WordPress 102 Track (CBC 155) – same room as Opening Remarks
- Developers Track (CBC 232) – just across the quad from Opening Remarks
- Content/Design Track (RDB 1100) – in the Law Building past where you registered
- Kids Workshop (RB 120 for Registration) – SIPA 125 will also be used along with RB 120 during the day
Each of these buildings is clearly labeled in the Venue Map above.
Schedule
Our main day of the conference is stuffed full of a variety of topics and includes a number of informative lightning talks.
⚡= Lightning Talk; 👥 = Panel
| Time | WordPress 102 Track (CBC 155) | Content / Design (RDB 1100) | Developers Track (CBC 232) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration | ||
| 8:30 am | Opening Remarks (CBC-155) | ||
| 9:00 am | |||
| 9:40 am | |||
| 10:20 am | |||
| 10:50 am | |||
| 11:30 am | |||
| 12:15 pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:30 pm | |||
| 1:40 pm | |||
| 2:10 pm | |||
| 2:50 pm | |||
| 3:20 pm | |||
| 4:00 pm | |||
| 5:00 pm | End of Day Remarks & Giveaways (CBC-155) | ||
| 6:00 pm | After Party | ||
Breakfast
Einstein Bros bagels and coffee will be provided during registration in the CBC courtyard.
Lunch
We are providing lunch for all our attendees at 12:15. Lunch will be held at the CBC courtyard.
Kid’s will be provided their own lunch in their workshop Saturday and Sunday.
Shorty’s BBQ will be providing two options of BBQ Ribs or BBQ Chicken with variety of sides and drinks. As a vegetarian option, we are providing a veggie burger w/ sweet potato and tossed salad (these are reserved ONLY for those who requested a veggie option).
Afternoon Snack
We want to introduce you to Miami specialty, churros, provided by Churromania during one of our afternoon breaks.
End of Day Remarks and Prize Giveaways
At the end of the day, return to CBC 155 for our closing remarks and prize giveaways.
🎉 🍕 🍻 Saturday After Party Info and Directions 🎉 🍕 🍻
We will have are Networking Party at Dave & Busters. You can get all the details here.
Wi-Fi
FIU has provided us access to their WiFi network.As visitors, you must create a temporary visitor account and register your device before you will be allowed to connect onto the internet. Just follow the direction below to gain access:
- Locate FIU_WiFi (an unencrypted and unsecured connection to the Internet)
- Logging in as a visitor:
- Create a Guest ID and password (ID must be your telephone number)
- Log on with your Guest credentials. Do not close the browser until you have been redirected.
Please note that your Guest ID is available for 24 hours. During this time, you may log in to multiple devices with these credentials.
Social Media / Slack Updates
Important updates such as last minute schedule changes, lunch announcements, etc. will be broadcast on Slack and Twitter.
The best way to stay connected, to get help and to find out last minute information is on our Slack Channel. Click here for instructions on how to get on our Slack Channel.
You can also follow us on Twitter @wordcampmiami for the latest.