WordCamp Singapore 2016

We are honored to have Bluehost as our Gold Sponsor and would like to take the time to extend our sincere appreciation to Bluehost for their generous contributions.

Without their support, this event could not have been such a success. Please take a moment to check them out!

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Bluehost has been a WordPress partner since 2005 and powers over 1 million WordPress sites worldwide. Their objective is to help customers, whether novice or pro, create a thriving online presence at an affordable price.

With a team of in-house tech experts available 24/7, Bluehost dedicates time and resources to providing the best support and services in the industry, and that’s what we show in our offices that we have accommodated to be perfect for our employees and clients with necessary furniture and even glow in the dark paint for decoration, so everyone is comfortable and can give their best. Join millions of other site owners and see what Bluehost can do for you and your online presence.

We are honored to have GoDaddy as our Gold Sponsor and would like to take the time to extend our sincere appreciation to GoDaddy for their generous contributions.

Without their support, this event could not have been such a success. Please take a moment to check them out!

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GoDaddy’s mission is to radically shift the global economy toward small businesses by empowering people to easily start, confidently grow and successfully run their own ventures.

With more than 12 million customers worldwide and 57 million domain names under management, GoDaddy gives small business owners the tools to name their idea, build a beautiful online presence, attract customers and manage their business.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Silver Sponsors for their generous supports for making this event possible.

Please join us in thanking the following organisations.

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WPML turns WordPress websites multilingual. It works with caching, SEO and E-Commerce plugins, and allows the building of complete multilingual sites. WPML powers simple blogs as well as corporate and enterprise sites.

WPML allows users to translate everything in the site, including content, menus, widgets and even theme and plugin texts. WPML powers over 500,000 commercial websites from all over the world.

More information about going multilingual can be found at WPML.org

We are looking for talent. If you are a smart programmer you are welcome to contact us here: http://wpml.org/home/were-hiring/.

TAMSAN is a Japanese web production / digital marketing company based in Singapore. Our Headquarters are in Osaka, Japan and we were founded 24 years ago.

Our goal is not only to develop websites or apps, but to also solve the
client’s problems using digital solutions.

We are launching a mobile commerce package “Mobile Commerce 360” developed with WooCommerce.
There is comprehensive support ranging from rapid launch of E-Commerce content to operations and marketing (marketing automation/advertising
planning).

More information can be found at ec.tamsan.sg

The Rojak Place, owes much of its existence to the foundation of WordPress. The content is curated to ensure it is either timely or timeless. The Rojak Place focuses on technology, promoting awareness of HIV/AIDS & active ageing issues, as well as several other social causes. The Arts scene is covered too – as these are the cultural topics that define the passage of humanity.

The Rojak Place welcome curators and contributors. If you have a story that needed to be re-published, please drop us a message on our contact form.

Throughout WordCamp Singapore, there will be giveaways on the common swag table. For fans of The Rojak Place who are not able to attend WordCamp Singapore 2016, please do not feel left out. We have not forgotten you. There will be exciting announcements via our social media outlets.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Bronze Sponsors for their generous supports for making this event possible.

Please join us in thanking the following organisations.

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rtCamp is a leading WordPress consultancy and product company based in India.

rtCamp started in 2009, at a time when there was no dedicated to WordPress company existed in India.

rtCampers love open-source culture and are often seen contributing to WordPress core and community work including WordCamps, translations and other aspects. WordPress 4.5 was 10th consecutive release with one or more patches by rtCampers.

Apart from providing handcrafted WordPress solutions to enterprises, rtCamp has developed notable products such as EasyEngine and rtMedia, each with more than 20,000+ active users. Notably, rtMedia is WordPress VIP compliant and is used on new VIP-Go platform.

WordCamp Singapore 2016

It’s a 1 day conference – 6 September at both floors Level 21 and 22

Doors open for attendees at 8.30am.

 

Take Note: You must bring a photo ID (identity card or passport) to get past building security.

 

A light breakfast is provided so feel free to drop by early to talk to everyone!

Registration and breakfast are both at Level 21.

Opening remarks kick off promptly at 9.30am at Level 21, Auditorium.

WIFI

There is a Microsoft Guest Network that requires no password. It’s pretty reliable.

Getting there

Venue: 1 Marina Boulevard, NTUC Centre, 018989

Via MRT: Get off at Raffles Place Mrt (Green & Red Line) and use our handy guide to navigate the underpass

Taxi: Just use Grab or Uber, take note that the early morning is peak hours so grab your ride early.

Car: If you’re driving, take note that NTUC Centre’s parking charges are $2.20 per hour. If you’re coming via Fullerton / Collyer Quay, you only have one chance to turn into the building which can be easily missed. The next U-Turn is pretty far away and requires you to make 2 U-Turns to get back on track. Consider parking at nearby buildings such as The Sail which offers similar parking charges if you miss the turn-in.

After-party

6 Sep (Conference Day) 8pm – 11pm
Appetisers, beers, wine and soda will be provided. All food is cooked by a halal kitchen.

The bar is a 2-storey building and we have exclusive use of it. Join us for a casual evening. We recommend you to have a light dinner first.

Azucar
345 Beach Road
Singapore 199568

A step by step walking guide from Bugis MRT station is available here

Social Media

You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook and Instagram. Use #WordCampSG to talk about the event.

The nearest MRT to get to Azucár is Bugis MRT. Do take note that there are 2 lines to Bugis MRT – East West Line (Green) and Downtown Line (Blue).

If you are planning on getting to Azucár via other landmarks, do click on the following Google Maps link, which has the destination address already entered, and view the suggested route to Azucár: Directions to Azucár (Google Maps)

To Azucár From Downtown Line (Blue Line)

If you are taking the Downtown Line to Bugis MRT, follow the signs to Exit D upon alighting the MRT and click here to view the directions from Bugis Downtown Station (Exit D) to Azucár.

To Azucár From East West Line (Green Line)

Upon alighting the MRT, take the escalators up to the ticket concourse level. However, do not tap out of the station. Find for the Exit D sign, similar to the picture below, and walk in the direction of Exit D.

You’ll have to take the escalators down,

Take the travelator,

Walk a bit further, before the “Way Out” sign (shown below) could be seen. Take the escalators up, as indicated by the arrows on the signboard, and do not take the escalators down to the Downtown Line.

Exit the station via the Exit D ticket gantries and take the elevator up. Press “1” to go to the Street Level.

Upon exiting the lift, follow the directions indicated by the pictures below and make sure that you walk pass the “Aft Beach Road” bus stop.

Walk straight, pass the bus stop, until you see a red light crossing.

Cross the red light and walk straight for approximately 5 minutes before Azucár comes into view.

You’ll have to cross another red light, walk across Haji Lane, Arab St, Bussorah St and Sultan Gate before you see Azucár right ahead.

See you at Azucár!

Just a few more days to WordCamp Singapore 2016, and we’re very excited to have all of you here with us! However, before that, we’ll have to make sure that all of you know how to get to the venue for WordCamp Singapore 2016, Microsoft Singapore.

This guide serves to direct you to the venue from Raffles Place MRT Station. However, if you are planning on getting to the venue via other landmarks, do click on the following Google Maps link, which has the destination address already configured, and view the suggested route to Microsoft: Directions to Microsoft Singapore (Google Maps)

Directions from Raffles Place MRT

The general outline to get to Microsoft from Raffles Place MRT would be: Raffles Place MRT Exit J > One Raffles Quay underpass > One Marina Boulevard (Microsoft Building).

Upon exiting MRT gantries, you would be able to view signs pointing you to the corresponding exits. Follow the signs pointing to Exit J.

Take the escalator up and walk towards the Exit J sign.

Follow the directions provided by the sign (Exit J) and make sure that you walk into an underpass similar to the picture below.

Walk straight, through the underpass. After passing 7-Eleven, you would be able to see that the path diverges. Do not take the escalator (shown below), and proceed straight.

Continue walking straight while keeping a lookout for the “One Raffles Quay” sign at the left-hand side. Upon seeing the intersection shown below, take a left, continue straight and take the escalators down.

Walk towards the end of the underpass until you see another “One Raffles Quay” sign. Take a left and you would be able to see the “One Marina Boulevard” sign.

Climb the stairs, take a right turn and take the escalators up to the Lobby (Level 1). Once you reach the lobby, approach the security personnel at the counter, who would advise you on how to enter the premises. Do inform them that you are heading to Level 21 for WordCamp Singapore.

In the event that you are provided with the visitor’s access code, you could enter the code at the “Visitor’s keypad” (shown below) to gain entry to the building. However, do confirm with the security personnel which elevators are currently servicing Level 21 before going through the security gantry.

See you at WordCamp Singapore 2016!

We are looking for energetic, responsible and WordPress-loving people to be our volunteers to help make WordCamp Singapore 2016 awesome!

Being a volunteer will give you lots of perks such as meeting awesome speakers from all over the world, a free T-shirt and free entry to the event + after party, and being a part of our WordCamp Singapore organising team!

Interested? See our Call for Volunteers page for more info!