Of A WordPress WordCamp

 

The WordPress local community helps host monthly meetups which culminate into a WordCamp annual event, in countries across the globe. The WordCamp event is gaining ground in Africa, its been held in the following African countries and their respective cities: South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town); Kenya (Nairobi), Zimbabwe(Harare).

What is A WordCamp?

Have you ever heard of one, a WordCamp? I was not aware of them until late 2016, when I came across a link on my twitter feed. It was an invitation to attend the first Wordcamp held in Zimbabwe; Harare.  I searched it up on the internet and I was instantly fascinated.

A WordCamp, is a local WordPress Conference for people from all walks of WordPress. The event is usually scheduled into various Speaker Sessions with interactive question and answer segments at the end of each session.

Who and why should you attend?

The WordCamp conference caters for everyone, from web developers, designers and various professionals to even the occasional blogger…..you get to learn first hand from real people talking about the things they are doing, things you are doing or thinking of doing too…..

There is always something for everyone.

Even outside of the Speaker Sessions, the networking opportunities are priceless, you really never know who you will meet there, or what inspiring idea you will pick up.

And there is always Swag, you can truly say I been there I done that, I got the T-shirt……..

beaton Wordcamp harare 2016 tshirt

Also There Is AN After Party!!! You know what they say about All  work and no play. WordCamps usually conclude with an after party……..

My Experience at one

It was an awesome fun-filled event filled with lots of learning…. you can read my highlights from WordCamp Harare 2016 here

If you get a chance to attend one, do!!!

When and where?

Cape Town, South Africa; The River Club 22-23 0ctober 2017 #WCCT2017

Harare, Zimbabwe; Hellenic Academy 4 November 2017  WordCampHarare2017

Nairobi, Kenya; Michael Joseph Center 4-5 November WordCampNairobi2017

~B

PS If you are attending WordCamp Harare; you just might see me there.

A few pics from WordCamp Harare 2016

WordCamp Harare 2016

 

WordCamp Harare 2016

 

 

Responses to “Of A WordPress WordCamp”

  1. Makaitah avatar

    It’s like I live under a rock! Never heard of this😩 thank you!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      you welcome…..
      for some reason, events like this never make the spotlight.. you will probably hear about it after the fact…..
      ~B

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  2. Kadali avatar

    when does it come to UG

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    1. Beaton avatar

      You make it come….. if enough people make noise and meet up it will happen…..
      ~B

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      1. Kadali avatar

        i need to know the concept well kwanza

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  3. beauty's daughter avatar

    Never heard of this, definitely checking it out.

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    1. Beaton avatar

      …my work is done…
      ~B

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  4. Thabo Tswana avatar

    Thanks a lot for spreading the word, Beaton! This is a great piece you wrote 🙂

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    1. Beaton avatar

      I am super excited November cant get here soon enough!!
      ~B

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  5. trixxmanaty avatar

    Great article. Well done B. Looking forward to catching up at WordCamp Harare

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Great stuff!!! Are you attending?
      ~B

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      1. Thabo Tswana avatar

        He is one of the organizers 🙂

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      2. Beaton avatar

        oh cool!!^_^
        so we will definitely meet.
        ~B

        also I have had a bunch of people asking me how they get a WordCamp hosted in their country………… I just might refer them to you guys to help out.

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  6. Siphosetu avatar

    I’d love to attend the one that will be in Cape Town. Just don’t have the budget. Maybe sometime in the next coming years I’ll be able to go to such wonderful blogger gatherings. Nothing would make me happiest.💜

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  7. D avatar

    Nice. Happy camping B 😊

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you D
      ♥♥♥
      ~B

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