WP Trail Buddies

WP Trail Buddies helps newer WordCamp attendees walk into their first flagship event (WordCamp US, WordCamp Europe, WordCamp Asia) already knowing someone they can count on.

This means that whether it’s your first WordCamp or 100th, you’ll already have one contact there before you even walk in the door.

How it Works:

• You are paired up a week prior to the WordCamp and an email is sent to both the veteran and new attendee asan introduction to one another
• An earnest attempt is made to match interests to make connections easier

Expectations:

• Participants must register for the WordCamp on their official site.
• Pairs should contact one another prior to the event and make plans to meet at registration to say hello and touch base throughout the first day (at least) to make sure any questions are answered.
• Buddies should plan to eat lunch together at least once.
• Optionally, buddies can attend a few talks together, wander through the sponsor hall together, and introduce your new friend to others you may know.

At the least you’ll make a network connection.

And maybe, you’ll make a new friend.