WordCamp Pune is tomorrow, Sunday the 15th January 2017. This post has most of the information you need to know at a glance.
Topics:
- Venue
- Accommodation
- Registration
- Breakfast
- Swag
- Sessions & Schedule
- Networking
- Activities
- I’m hungry
- Do’s and Don’ts
- After Party
Venue
Where is the venue?
Ness Wadia College of Commerce, V.K. Jaog Path, 19, Bund Garden Rd, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India Map Link http://ow.ly/9dSS307WiS9
How do I get there?
Jehangir Hospital is a well-known landmark, down from the road of the venue. There are also three bus stops (Ruby Hall, Dhole Patil Chowk & Wadia College) around the venue.
Any accommodation/Hotels near the venue?
This list of hotels we published earlier might be useful.
Registration Process and Time:
The registration desk will open at 9:00 am and stay so until 11:00 am. You will require your name and email address to complete the process.
If you are planning on attending any of our Pre-WC events today, you can register there too.
What about breakfast?
We want to make sure that your Sunday morning is as relaxed as possible. Just get to the venue, and we will provide you with steaming hot poha and chai.
Swag
The swag counter will start at 10:00 am. It is located near the Registration desk. We will need your name and email ID to identify your pre-selected T-Shirt size.
#WCPuneSwag includes:
- T-Shirts – “A Day in Pune“
- Water Bottle (sipper) – Use through the day
- Wapsara Badges (Puneri Wappu)
Also, there will lots of swag from our awesome sponsors. All you need to do is visit their desks and say hi 🙂
Sessions & Schedule
We are having 4 parallel tracks -“Users”, “Developers”, “, “Community”- in different rooms. We encourage you to jump between sessions, depending on what interests you.
All tracks will commence at 11am.
Check out the complete schedule.
What if I want to Network?
Sure! There are opportunities for networking at the following areas:
- Happiness bar – If you have any questions related to WordPress, want to discuss your ideas, etc. Our organizers and volunteers will be there to help you.
- An open air space – If you wanted to sit on the green grass and discuss WordPress over a cup of tea/coffee. I am sure you will enjoy this place. 🙂
- Our Sponsors’ desks – Discuss with our sponsors their products, services and job openings!
Other fun activities?
We have few activities after registration (9:00 am) and before sessions (11:00 am):
- Bingo with Sponsors – We will ask few questions, you answer them and win goodies!
- Speaker quiz – Get to know our speakers better!
#WCPune Photography Contest – Capture a photo, and use the #WCPune hashtag.
Buddy system- Find and connect with another person at WCPune. No prizes for this one, just opportunity to meet some cool new people!
I’m hungry / Where’s the food?
We will serve Poha, Bhakarvadi (from Chitale Bandhu), Shrewsbury Biscuits (from the famous Kayani bakery), Sandwiches and Til Ladu (made from jaggery and sesame seeds).
Tea and Coffee will served throughout the day.
Our meal venue will look something like:
| Time | Time | Menu |
| Breakfast | 9 to 10 am | Poha, Bhavarkvadi, Biscuits, Banana, Tea & Coffee |
| Lunch | 12:10 to 1:30 pm | Sandwich, French fries, Banana |
| High Tea | 3 to 3:30 pm | Vada Pav, Bhakarvadi, Tea/Coffee |
Do’s and Don’ts
No Smoking (🚭 ) or alcohol at the venue. Being a college, it’s not only prohibited but is also a legal offense.
Also, refer the complete code of conduct for WordCamp Pune.
After party
Relax and have a good time at the After-Party.
Where: Classic Rock Coffee Co. (Map)
When: 7:30PM onward
Tweet: #WCPune #WCKaraoke
Don’t forget to get your WCPune name badge along!
See you at WCPune! 🙏
Links: Schedule | Venue | Code of conduct
