For those who’ve heard of BuddyPress but have never seen it in action and want to know more about it, make sure you stick around Sunday, April 28. BuddyCamp is everything BuddyPress. We want to give everyone an opportunity to dive into this social media add-on suite outside of a one-hour talk at WordCamp. See how BuddyPress is used and where it’s headed. You’ll also have a chance to talk to those who’ve integrated it into their site, including a talk from John James Jacoby (otherwise known as JJJ), core BuddyPress developer.

The Details:
Date: Sunday, April 28th, 12-5pm (Brunch will be provided before the first session at noon)
Format: 5 Sessions lasting about an hour each
Location: Minneapolis Central Library

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We’re plugging away with all the necessary plans to make WordCamp Minneapolis successful. We’ve got the basics covered. You know, the date, location, hotel accommodations, Sunday activities – but we’re also working out what make WordCamps fun and meaningful for everyone who attends. If there is something you want to share with us while we’re still in the planning stage, let us know! That’s what makes this a great community!

For those of you who are coming from out of town, welcome to Minneapolis! Don’t worry, Minneapolis in April won’t be brutally cold, but bring a jacket, or not. It can be a bit unpredictable. Don’t be surprised if we get hit with a spring snow shower. It’s been known to happen.

Getting around in Minneapolis is easy. If you fly in, we have Light Rail that will take you directly from the airport to downtown where the event and hotel are located. There is also free bus service along Nicollet Mall (nearby) where you can find great shopping, dining and bar options.

Walking directions from the hotel to the MCTC.

Registration will open in a couple weeks. For now, we’re looking to fill speaker, sponsor and volunteer slots. If you’re local, consider volunteering. Volunteers will work in shifts so if there is a session you would like to attend, we’ll make accommodations.

Be sure to follow us on twitter for updates. See you April 27th!

Minnesota’s second WordCamp is starting to come together! We’ve got a date, April 27, and a location, the Minneapolis Community & Technical College, and hopefully soon a sweet new logo.

We’ll be fleshing out this site over the next month, by the end of February it should be ready to go and we’ll be looking for sponsors, speakers, and other volunteers. Get in touch with Justin Foell if you want to help out.