or Throw Back Thursday… whichever you prefer. We’re busy getting ready for WordCamp RI 2016 at New England Tech Institute. However just at this moment, it’s time to relax, take a breath, and relive a highlight from last year’s WordCamp. Remember our keynote speaker? It was past WordCamp RI lead organizer Jesse Friedman speaking about “Engineering Positive Change.” Revel in the memory, or watch his talk for the first time. Here’s a link to Jesse’s talk at WordCamp RI 2015:
Call for Sponsors
WordCamp RI 2016 marks the 5th year for WordCamp in the Ocean State! Would you like to be involved this anniversary year as a sponsor? Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this post and we’ll get back to you.
Each year we keep the price affordable for attendees through the generous support of sponsors like you. Sponsors of WordCamp RI reach a broad spectrum of the WordPress user group. These are people who currently use WordPress: back-end coders, designers, bloggers, small business owners, and educators as well as soon to be users such as: entrepreneurs and students.
To view all sponsorship levels head over to the Call for Sponsors page. If you have more ideas, run them by us! We’re happy to work with you to create a one-of-a-kind sponsorship.
Call for Concepts: And The Winner Is…
It came right down to the wire Monday night, with a close match up throughout the voting period.
The community has voted, and the winner is…
Making Waves With WordPress!
We couldn’t be more excited to get started on this year’s branding and marketing materials surrounding this concept as our 5th WordCamp Rhode Island kicks off. Stay tuned for updates right here on the WordCamp Rhode Island 2016 website! Check out the moodboard here.
We’d like to thank all of the participants – those who submitted concepts and those who took time to vote and let their voice be heard!
Cast Your Vote: Last Chance!
The polls are closing tonight…
at 11:59pm EST! Let your voice be heard and cast your vote today!
The Finalists:
Making Waves with WordPress
As the Ocean State, Rhode Island is known for it’s vast coastlines and beautiful views. Much like the WordPress platform and community at large, the ocean is in a constant state of motion, forever evolving from high to low tide, with each wave of the ocean like no other. As this year’s theme, Making Waves With WordPress will highlight the continued growth and evolution of not only the WordPress platform, but also the growth of our Rhode Island community over the past 5 years.
Are you cuRIous? Best of ‘lil Rhody
From our amazing food to our historic architecture, Rhode Island’s culture is something to be proud of. Best of ‘lil Rhody is a way to highlight all the little things that Rhode Islanders love about Rhode Island and introduce them to the WordPress Community – Del’s Lemonade and Autocrat Coffee Milk, clam cakes and quahogs, the ocean and beaches, historic architecture and renowned universities – the list goes on and on! As this year’s concept, Best of will be carried throughout signage, swag and snacks for a complete immersion into Rhode Island.
DON’T WAIT – Polling closes tonight at 11:59pm EST!
Call for Concepts: Cast Your Vote
Let your voice be heard and cast your vote for this year’s WordCamp Rhode Island concept!
Check out our two finalists for this year’s Call for Concepts below and cast your vote for your favorite! The winning concept will be used as inspiration for the branding and marketing of WordCamp Rhode Island 2016.
Polling closes Monday, May 16th – VOTE TODAY!
Last-Last Call for Concepts!
Extending Our Deadline to May 6th
This is the last-last call for WordCamp Rhode Island 2016 Concepts! Remember, you don’t have to be a WordPress professional, a designer, or developer to submit an idea – any and all concepts are welcome!
The selected concept will be used as inspiration to develop the branding and all marketing materials for the event – think logo mark, attendee badges, t-shirts, signage, stickers and more! This is your chance to contribute to the WordPress community and let your voice be heard – what are you waiting for?
How to Submit
Complete the Submission Form by May 6, 2016 11:59PM EST. Upon the close of submissions, we will select finalists for the community to vote on.
Please visit the official rules & guidelines page for more details.
Call for Concepts: Last Call!
The deadline has been extended to May 6, 2016 – Submit your idea TODAY!
TOMORROW, April 30th, is the last day to submit your idea to the WordCamp Rhode Island 2016 Call for Concepts! What are you waiting for?
How to Submit
Complete the Submission Form by April 30, 2016 11:59PM EST. Upon the close of submissions, we will select finalists for the community to vote on.
Please visit the official rules & guidelines page for more details.
Call for Concepts: Inspiration, Part 2
The deadline has been extended to May 6, 2016 – Submit your idea TODAY!
The clock is ticking, have you submitted an idea yet for this year’s WordCamp Rhode Island Call for Concepts? Here are some more Rhode Island inspired concepts to help get your wheels turning:
Quahog Inspired: Anyone who lives in Rhode Island knows about the Quahog. This theme would borrow from the natural colors and textures of the shellfish to create a true ocean state look. Here’s a preview of the moodboard, check out the full board here!
Sailing Inspired: Reminiscent of Rhode Island’s rich sailing history, the iconic sailboat provides a range of shapes, colors and visual elements for inspiration to work with. Here’s a preview of the moodboard, check out the full board here!
Submit Your Concept Today
Ready to submit your own? What are you waiting for – Share your ideas here and let your voice be heard!
Need a little refresher on how to create your own moodboard? Check out this post for some direction and helpful tools – Good Luck!
Call For Concepts: Inspiration
The deadline has been extended to May 6, 2016 – Submit your idea TODAY!
We’ve kicked off our first ever Call for Concepts and have gotten some great submissions already! Need a little inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Here are two concepts that might peak your interest:
5th Anniversary Inspired: Seeing as it is our 5th Anniversary (!) of WordCamp Rhode Island, this just may be the perfect idea to incorporate into the overarching theme! Here’s a preview of the moodboard, check out the full board here!
Wave Inspired: With the ocean only a stones throw away, this concept would be a great representation of the beautiful Rhode Island coastline. Here’s a preview of the moodboard, check out the full board here!
Submit Your Concept Today
Ready to submit your own? What are you waiting for – Share your ideas here and let your voice be heard!
Need a little refresher on how to create your own moodboard? Check out this post for some direction and helpful tools – Good Luck!
Call For Concepts
The WordCamp Rhode Island 2016 Call for Concepts is Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted their ideas – Stay tuned for updates on this year’s concept!