Sunday, March 1st is our second day at WordCamp Miami. Use this guide to get all the information you need for a full day of learning, networking and fun!
This page is full of useful information. Please read it carefully! It contains important information about what to do before coming, where to go, and what to expect over the weekend.
Before You Attend
Register Your Vehicle!
Parking is free HOWEVER YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE.
You can register your vehicle on or after Thursday February 27, 2020.
You only need to register ONCE for the whole weekend. Here’s how:
- Before attending the conference click here to register your vehicle
(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.
Get on Our Slack Channel and Social Media
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.
What to Bring
- Snacks, Water bottle, Coffee, Special dietary food
- Laptop, Chargers
- Sweater or Jacket, Umbrella
Lunch and some coffee will be provided but this is Spring Break at FIU so Starbucks and other restaurants will be closed. Plan accordingly.
How to Get to FIU
Google Map With Directions
Google Map Directions to Business School using the SW 17th St Entrance to FIU from SW 117th Ave
Directions
We highly recommend you enter FIU campus from the 8th street entrance. From the North or the South find your way to campus using the Turnpike, exiting EASTon 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. You should see WordCamp Miami parking signs. Also, there’s a parking garage for additional parking, PG-3 is located on the right if you continue to follow the road.
Venue Map
Once you get on campus this map has everything you need.
Map updated, 2/26/2020, 11:04 PM
Parking:
We have reserved free STUDENT parking in Lot 9 and Panther Parking Garage (PGP, also called PG3).
DO NOT PARK IN ADMIN OR FACULTY & STAFF SPACES.
Interactive Venue Map
If you prefer a Google map use the following interactive map for Saturday’s key locations.
Registration
You must register BEFORE attending any sessions.
Registration opens at 8:00am, in the lobby of 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. PLEASE BE PATIENT AS WE EXPECT A LARGE CROWD.
Separate Kids Camp Registration
Parents and children in Kids Camp go directly to the Ryder Business Building (RB). The Kids camp registration is in the Ryder Business Building (RB). Parents who bought a Parent Ticket will also register in the Ryder Business Building (RB). Please bring the completed Release and Waiver with you to help speed up registration.
NOTE: Parents who registered an older child in Kids Camp (Ages 13-18) and who purchased a separate Weekend Ticket for themselves need to register at the main registration area in CBC Lobby after registering children in the Ryder Business Building (RB).
Tracks
- Design & Community (CBC 155)
- Business Track(RDB 1100)
- Developers Track(CBC 233)
- Kids Workshop in the Ryder Business Building (RB) for Registration
Each of these buildings is clearly labeled in the Venue Map above.
Schedule
Our second day of the conference is stuffed full of a variety of topics and includes a number of informative lightning talks.
⚡= Lightning Talk; 👥 = Panel
| Time | Design & Community (CBC 155) | Developers (CBC 233) | Business (RDB 1100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | REGISTRATION | ||
| 9:30 am | |||
| 10:15 am | |||
| 11:00 am | |||
| 11:45 am | |||
| 12:30 pm | LUNCH | ||
| 1:30 pm | |||
| 2:10 pm | |||
| 3:00 pm | |||
| 3:30 pm | |||
| 3:50 pm | |||
| 4:15 pm | |||
| 5:00 pm | GAMESHOW, PRIZES, CLOSING REMARKS | ||
| 6:00 pm | END OF EVENT | ||
Breakfast
FIU bagels and coffee will be provided during registration in the CBC courtyard. Supplies are limited, so if you desire extra food/coffee or have a special diet please bring something with you.
Lunch
We are providing lunch for all our attendees at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be held at the Mango building. There will be multiple stations to get food – please be aware that there might be shorter lines in other stations.
Kid’s and parents will be provided their own lunch in their workshop Saturday and Sunday.
FIU 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). We will have a VERY limited third option of vegan food (we’ll update this post when the exact items are finalized).
Afternoon Coffee
We have a limited amount of coffee available near the end of lunch in the main lobby.
Closing Remarks and “The Gameshow”
At 5:00pm, return to CBC 155 for closing remarks and we will have our “Gameshow” hour with fun and prizes!
WiFi
FIU has provided us access to their WiFi network. Once you accept the terms, your access will be good for the rest of the day.
Code of Conduct
WordCamp Miami first priority is the safety and respect of all attending. If you see something that isn’t right, let us know. If you’re not sure whether something should be mentioned or not, refer to our Code of Conduct.