We’re so excited to see everyone coming to WordCamp Phoenix 2020 this upcoming week and share our beautiful Arizona weather and Downtown Phoenix with you.
Please review this post for information on how to get the best out of your WordCamp weekend.
Get the latest updates on our social media, #WCPHX hashtag and WCPHX Slack
We’re @WordCampPHX on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (DM’s open and monitored) and our official hashtag is #WCPHX.
We also recommend joining our Slack to get updates and connect with other attendees!
Getting to Downtown Phoenix
If you’re flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor, you can use the free PHX SkyTrain and Valley METRO Light Rail to reach most Downtown Hotels in about 30 minutes. Head Westbound for 19th Ave/Montebello. Lyft & Uber also service both Terminal 3 & Terminal 4 and are roughly $15-20 each-way with a 15m ride Downtown. If you fly United, Alaska or Spirit, those airlines no longer are serviced at Terminal 2 and have moved to Terminal 3.
If you’re driving into Phoenix, please note that no free parking is available at Events on Jackson, but there is street parking and a $5/day garage (Jefferson Garage) nearby.
Getting to Events on Jackson
Events on Jackson: 245 E Jackson Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Jefferson Garage: 333 E Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Events on Jackson is a 5-20 minute walk from most Downtown hotels. Scooter companies, GRID bikeshare and pedicabs are also available around Downtown. The nearest Westbound Light Rail stop is 3rd St. & Washington and the nearest Eastbound stop is 3rd St. & Jefferson.
For parking, we’ve secured a special rate at the Jefferson Garage of $5/day. If you arrive after 11am, you will need to mention WordCamp Phoenix to secure the $5 rate.
Full Event Schedule
Our full event schedule is available on our website, as well as bios for our speakers and our public attendee list!
Refreshments & Lunch on Friday & Saturday
We’ll be providing coffee, tea and light snacks both days. There is also a Fry’s grocery store a short five minute walk from Events on Jackson.
Lunch will be provided by our local caterer Conceptually Social on Friday & Saturday. There will be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options available, as well as any other dietary restrictions you’ve let us know about. Everything will be labeled and we’ll have master list available for reference.
Friday
We’ll be serving Tacos Dorado, including Green Chili Chicken Tacos, Red Chili Beef Tacos, Potato & Soyrizo Tacos as well as Black Beans & Mexican Rice. We’ll have fresh salsa and toppings as well.
Saturday
We’ll be serving garlic-and-lime roasted pork or vegetarian mofongo with a corn tortilla, sofrito rice & beans in an achiote chile oil and a mesclun salad with a mango-lime vinaigrette.
Afterparty Saturday evening at Galvanize Phoenix
Address: 515 E Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Our afterparty starts shortly after our event on Saturday evening at Galvanize Phoenix, a few blocks south of Events on Jackson. We’ll be serving a large spread of appetizers, have alcoholic and soft drinks (both valid for an included drink ticket) as well as a cash bar.
We’ll also have a photo booth and game truck to add to the fun!
Helpful Tips for Visiting Phoenix
- Check out our Local Guide for great local dining options and we recommend checking out First Friday in the Roosevelt Row Arts District on Friday evening.
- We strongly recommend carrying a water bottle as it can be easy to become dehydrated.
- We also recommend sun protection if you burn easily and carrying a light jacket if you get chilly as many buildings will be cranking up their air-conditioning.
- If you plan to hike any of our spectacular (yet challenging) mountain parks, please bring at least one liter of water per two hours on the trail. The Phoenix Fire Department has the busiest mountain rescue unit in the world.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns
If there’s anything we can do to make your visit more comfortable or fun, please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns!
See you all soon,
The WordCamp Phoenix Team
Code of Conduct
Please remember all attendees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct at all official event activities. Weapons are prohibited at all WordCamp Phoenix venues, except for on-duty law enforcement with jurisdiction.
Stay Connected:
Follow our official event accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and use our official event hashtag #WCPHX to connect with others.