WordCamp Orange County sets itself apart in several ways, but the heart of it seems to come back to one phrase: community.
In fact, Adam Silver, one of the speakers at this year’s camp said he was “making the ‘trek’ from Redondo Beach to WordCamp Orange County for one simple reason: Community.”
“WordCamp Orange County has a very special place in my heart, as it was the first WordCamp I ever attended,” Adam recalled. “I had no idea what to expect, nor did I know anyone there at all. I had only heard about “WordCamps” about 2-3 weeks earlier though I’m not sure how. I then tried to buy a ticket and but was denied as WCOC sells out quickly. I then tried social media, and as luck would have it, a sponsor offered me their extra ticket for free!”
“Within minutes of checking on that first Saturday, I met so many people including lead organizers [at that time], Brandon Dove and Jeff Zinn. Though they didn’t know me at all, they were extremely gracious and just plain nice,” Adam remembered.
Adam shared the words of Howard Thurman in relating, “Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers.” For him, WordCamp Orange County allows community to flourish.
Other Reasons to Journey to Orange County WordCamp
- Location – Sunny skies, coastal breezes, moderate temperatures and high tech facilities showcase the wonder of Southern California.
- Community – Friendly volunteer greeters and organizers, accessible speakers and WordPress experts, and friendly discussion based formats make you feel at ease.
- Speakers – Trending, unique topics cater to every level and interest beginner, intermediate, advanced – blogging, business, development, design
- Format – You’ll discover discussion tracks, competition (Plugin-a-palooza), workshops, Q &A, alongside traditional speaker talks.
- Entertainment – Gourmet food truck lunches, late night afterparty karaoke, Snapchat filters and lively discussion make this a WordCamp you’ll never forget!
WordCamp Orange County welcomes all levels of WordPress users and provides a safe place to learn and connect.
“WordCamp Orange County holds a special place in my heart for a few reasons,” explained local organizer Bridget Willard. “Primarily because it’s where I live and it was my first camp. Secondly, the community in Orange County is small enough to feel friendly but large enough to have a diversity of talks from advanced development, to writing, to business. My life totally changed in 2015 when I met Jason Knill and Matt Cromwell in person and the rest is — as they say, history,” shared Bridget Willard, Marketing Manager GiveWP.com
We’d love to hear your reason for coming or returning to WordCamp Orange County, too! Please submit your testimonial using the form below or send us a video explaining what makes WordCamp Orange County special to you.
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