5 Reasons to Attend WordCamp Cape Town 2018

If you’re still on the fence, deciding whether to come to WordCamp this year, I thought I’d share some of the things you can look foward to.

1. We’re holding it in a different venue

For the past three years WordCamp Cape Town has enjoyed the facilities of the River Club, but this year we decided to mix it up a little. This year we have chosen the White Space Venue in Woodstock. We like the fact that it’s closer to the CBD as well as being much more easily accessible via local public transport. It might not have a driving range, but it does have some amazing, close of views of the city, mountain and harbour from the Space Bar.

2. Custom WordPress swag

Because we’re saving on venue and catering costs this year, we can spend a little more on our attendees. This year we’re really thinking out of the box, and each attendee can expect to receive a WordPress branded beach towel and travel mug as WordCamp Swag. Perfect for representing your WordPress love at your local beach hangout or enjoying your favourite hot beverage.

3. Great coffee

We all know Cape Town runs on coffee. One of the big hits last year was the Hetzner sponsored coffee and they’ll be back this year, bigger and better. Make sure you get there early because the queues last year were intense.

4. Youth Camp

WordCamp is about sharing knowledge and celebrating our shared WordPress experiences, but it’s also about introducing new people to WordPress. This year we are holding our first Youth Camp track, that will be running adjacent to the day 2 WordCamp talks. The Youth Camp track aims to teach high schoolers how to use WordPress and is an exciting addition to our programme this year.

5. Contributor day

Every year, WordCamps around the world hold contributor days, where those who are interested in giving back to the WordPress project can do so. So far Cape Town has not had a contributor day, but this year we are excited to add it to our official schedule. Contributor day happens on the Saturday after WordCamp, and is open to all attendees of WordCamp Cape Town.

So there you have it, 5 great reasons to get your WordCamp ticket for this years event.