We were so very excited to see all of you sign up for WordCamp Chicago and we are very disappointed to have to postpone this event.
Due to increased concerns over large gatherings, mounting company policies suspending employee travel, and the recommendations of the CDC regarding COVID-19 in the US, we are canceling WordCamp Chicago originally planned for May 2-3, 2020.
The decision to cancel the Camp was not made lightly. In the end, the health and safety of the community was paramount in our decision. We hope you understand that the organizing team believes this is the right decision to ensure the safety of all WordCamp attendees.
We know many of you have already booked travel and made plans with friends and colleagues. Below is information to help you navigate the situation:
WORDCAMP TICKETS
All paid WordCamp Chicago tickets will be refunded. We are working with WordCamp Central to make this happen and will be in touch with all ticket holders.
HOTEL AND AIR
Please cancel your hotel and air bookings if they are fully refundable.
SPONSORS
We thank the sponsors for supporting us through this difficult period. We’ll be contacting the sponsors directly with details on how we’ll be handling the sponsorship funds.
OUR COMMUNITY
We want to thank our speakers, volunteers, sponsors, and fellow organizers for all the hard work, long hours, and unwavering support over the past months. Our community would not be the supportive and engaging place it is without you! While we will not see the fruits of our labor this time, we have created a fertile ground for the next WordCamp Chicago.
As much as we wanted to have a big conference this year, don’t forget that the WordPress community in Chicago is very active and there are meetups every month. Check out the following links for more information.
We don’t have any specific dates/plans for the next WordCamp Chicago at the moment, but we are hoping to hold it in Spring 2021. We will make announcements as soon as possible. Be sure to follow our social profiles @wordcampchicago on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for future updates.
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this unpredictable time.
Sincerely,