WordCamp Athens 2016, an International Technology Conference for the first time in Greece. One of the most well-known international technology conferences is coming to Athens for the first time on November 19 and 20, 2016. iGuRu.gr will be next to WordCamp Athens 2016 as a Media Sponsor, showcasing every detail to its readership and beyond. 
What is WordCamp?
About 40% of the sites you read every day are built on the open source WordPress. WordCamps are the official WordPress conferences held in every major city in the world.
At WordCamps, we discuss a variety of topics: web, development, design, social media, startups, e-commerce, blogging and more. WordCamps, on a global basis, are supported and organized under the auspices of the WordPress Foundation - the official and non-profit foundation dedicated to preserving the openness of WordPress.
Who is WordCamp for?
A WordCamp is for everyone involved with WordPress, at all levels and levels of knowledge. The conference is aimed at any internet user interested in learning about developments around WordPress, without any restrictions: web developers, web designers, bloggers, journalists, content editors, web editors, social media managers and many other specialties are just some of the categories of professionals to whom the conference is addressed.
Who is organizing WordCamp Athens 2016?
WordCamp Athens 2016is organized by volunteers of the WordPress Greek Community from all over Greece and under the auspices of the WordPress Foundation. Specifically, 15 members of the community, who formed the WordCamp Athens organizing team, shared responsibilities and are working day and night to implement the conference.
How is it financed?
The WordPress Foundation is a valuable partner and supporter of our effort. Thus, WordCamp Athens 2016 is funded by:
a) from the official sponsors and supporters of the WordPress Foundation
b) from its ticket revenues and
c) from domestic financial sponsorships or offers of services from companies operating in Greece.
For this reason, 5 sponsorship packages have been created, from which each interested party can choose which one they want to support the conference with. You can read more about the sponsorship packages here.
The WordCamp Athens 2016 conference venue
Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens is a central cultural multi-purpose space that aims to promote the arts, development, entrepreneurship, innovation, education, lifelong learning for people of all ages, the promotion of industrial heritage and public awareness of social issues.
It is today a meeting point for cultural events in one of the most important industrial monuments, upgrading a historic area of the capital and creating another positive pole in the cultural identity of Athens.
It offers quality entertainment, educational and cultural activities, while also supporting the social work of the city's most important organizations. You can read more about the conference venue here.
How can I attend WordCamp Athens 2016?
The conference ticket for both days, including meals and coffee breaks, is 20 euros. You can book your ticket here.
Can I help at WordCamp Athens 2016?
You can! The organization will need volunteers, ideas and suggestions for speakers and presentations, finding sponsors, etc. Every contribution from you is important. You can contact the organizational team for all of the above. We will be very happy to hear from you!
You can stay informed about all the news about WordCamp on Facebook and Twitter, as well as via email, by simply subscribing to our Newsletter on the right side of the conference website.
