In 2011 I spoke at zero WordCamps. In 2012 I spoke only at WordCamp Sofia. One of my goals for 2013 is to speak at five different WordCamps, and it all starts as early as January with WordCamp Norway.
WordCamp Norway is January 26th in Oslo, and I’m really excited since I’ve never been anywhere near Norway. Flight tickets ready and hotel booked, the only thing remaining is the presentation. I’ll have a 25 minute slot and will probably be talking about tips and tricks to make you a better WordPress theme developer. If you’re not attending, you’ll most likely be able to catch all the talks on WordPress.tv after the event.
I haven’t made any specific plans about the other four WordCamps, so if you’re organizing one in your area this year, and have a slot for an extra speaker, don’t hesitate to ping me. Make sure you do that at least a month prior to the event, since I’ll have to apply for a visa and all those boring things.
Are you speaking at any events this year?
Update: slides and notes for 7 Tips for Better WordPress Theme Development.
As a matter of fact I am. Too. See you in two weeks sir ;)
Yeah I saw your name on the list, and looks like we’re speaking at the same time :) see ya!
Hope, it won’t confuse the audience if you speak at the same time? ;)
Anaglyph audio, boom! You gotta have the right equipment ;)
The Beijing WordPress Meetup is doing quite ok, so most likely I will be speaking on each one of them. Not a WordCamp yet, maybe for 2014?
How is the Moscow Meetup going?
It’s going well, will soon be a year since the first Moscow meetup. Glad to hear Beijing is doing great :) Also, there’s a whole year ahead so if you really want to speak at a WordCamp, try aiming for 2013.
hahaha, what I meant was WordCamp Beijing unlikely to happen this year :)
Never actually thought about speaking at a WordCamp, I think I first would need to gain a bit more experience and reputation in a specific niche…
Gotcha. Good luck with that!
What about Indonesia? or maybe Singapore?
I can definitely consider those. Drop me a line: kovshenin at gmail dot com :)
I am happy that you will be able to come! I am giving a dev talk on the next day – 27-th, so hope that you will not leave on Sunday :)
Awesome! I’m staying all the way til Monday.
These are some great news! To be honest, I’ve been holding myself off from speaking at WordCamps for too long, (although I really wanted to) but this year it will happen!
Anyways I’d love to have you on board at WordCamp Jerusalem 2013. It’s going to take place at February 20. Best part is? You have a visa-free access to Israel, so that’s should be a relief! Plus, you’ll be able to meet up with your fellow Automatticians Yoav Farhi and Ran Hartstein. We’re also having at least 2-3 talks in English (so its not all in Hebrew). Ping me if you’re up to it! :)
Hey Maor, thanks so much for the invitation. Unfortunately I’ve already booked travel from Feb 16th to 22nd, but I’ll definitely consider it next year!
Sure thing. Would definitely love to have you next year! Safe travels! =)
It’ll be great to have you at WordCamp Norway :)
Thanks Ryan, I’m excited :)