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Why WPML enjoys sponsoring WordCamps

This is a blog post from one of our sponsors. Be sure to visit all of our sponsors at the event and thank them for their support!

WordPress is the most widely used open source content management system in the world and WordCamp events bring together WordPress users all over the World. This is an amazing community, in which  OnTheGoSystems loves to play an active part by supporting it as it grows.

At these events, people come to share and you won’t believe what you can learn! You can have a coffee and talk with a great developer, an agency owner or just a WordPress beginner, it doesn’t matter, everyone is there to share.

We have opportunities to meet with actual clients using our plugins, especially WPML, who like to share their experiences with us. It’s awesome to hear users thanking us for our products and how their lives were saved! Two  members of our company attended WordCamp London in April 2016 where they met one of the co-founders of WordPress.  We discovered that he not only uses our plugin Toolset but he also teaches Toolset in his advanced WP class!

As a global company, with 79 members in 35 different countries, our team members are encouraged and supported to take part in WordPress related events throughout the  world and not only by attending and speaking in WordCamps. We also organize meet-ups, contribute to the core and help with support.

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Here you can find some examples of the activity done by some of our OnTheGoSystems people::

https://profiles.wordpress.org/bornforphp/
https://profiles.wordpress.org/jennypl
https://profiles.wordpress.org/jmilczarek
https://profiles.wordpress.org/jadpm
https://profiles.wordpress.org/codex-m
https://profiles.wordpress.org/5um17
https://profiles.wordpress.org/kouratoras

The last 4 have been core contributors in the WordPress 4.5 release.

And the list goes on… 🙂

Since we all make our living out of WordPress, WordPress has a big impact on our work.  WPML and Toolset plugins run on WordPress.  Also our translation service, ICanLocalize, offers translations for WordPress sites.

We’re 79 people constantly working to improve our products and support with the aim of making users’  lives easier with each release.

There’s a good vibe in the WordPress community, which we love.  People are not only into what they can gain out of the community but also what they can give or share with everybody else.  The WordPress community has an open-minded spirit and is eager to help and share knowledge. Everyone is treated the same. All are taken into consideration and are welcomed to participate and collaborate.

Some of the best things we enjoy as a company are also reflected in the principles of WordPress and Open Source: respect for others, willingness to help and share ideas and knowledge, and the desire to create great things through collaborative work which others may use and help make greater.

Become A Microsponsor and Support Women In Tech

Introducing Community Microsponsor tickets for WordCamp Minneapolis

WordCamp Minneapolis 2015. Photo © 2015 Kristine Leuze

WordCamp Minneapolis 2015. Photo © 2015 Kristine Leuze

We hear from many people who want to help support WordPress and WordCamps, but that traditional sponsor levels don’t really fit what they are looking for. Often, these are individuals or small businesses that use WordPress and want to help out. We hear you, which is why we are pleased to be offering Microsponsor tickets this year!

A microsponsor ticket gets you general admission to the weekend conference (Saturday and Sunday) plus a shoutout on our sponsor page thanking you for your extra contribution! As you know, we work really hard to put on a quality event at such a low, accessible price, so we appreciate everyone in the community that wants to give a little extra!

WordCamp Supports Women In Technology

WordCamp Minneapolis 2015. Photo © 2015 Kristine Leuze

WordCamp Minneapolis 2015. Photo © 2015 Kristine Leuze

In addition to being involved with WordCamps, I am very passionate about empowering women to get involved with code and technology, which is why I also volunteer and mentor for Girl Develop It Minneapolis. Recently, in addition to standard classes, Girl Develop It Minneapolis has started to offer an entire Front-End Developer series. A cohort of women take all the classes together, participate in extra study sessions and meetups, and get real hands-on learning about modern web development workflows. It’s a joy to be a part of, and something I want to support beyond just mentorship.

Your microsponsor ticket will not only help us put on a successful WordCamp, but helps offset the cost of special discount tickets we are offering to their winter Front-End Developer cohort to come join us for WordCamp and continue their web education!

Get A Microsponsor Ticket Now

Call for Sponsors

WordCamp Minneapolis is looking for sponsors for our 2016 event.

Sponsoring WordCamps is a rewarding experience for companies of all sizes, giving you lots of positive visibility and good karma. Plus, it’s a great way to give back to the WordPress community.

Why sponsor WordCamp Minneapolis?

By sponsoring WordCamp Minneapolis, you show your support for the WordPress project, that free, open source software has enriched your life and/or business; you also contribute to the growth of your local WordPress community.

WordCamps are run entirely by volunteers and the only funds available are those from ticket sales and our sponsors. We strive to keep ticket prices low ($20/day or less) to ensure accessibility to freelancers and small business owners with limited funds. However, that introduces a challenge when it comes to having a suitable venue, food & beverages for hundreds, technical capabilities, support services, and top-notch speakers. We literally cannot do it without you!

That’s where you come in.

Whether you would love to feed us lunch, willing to perform a service we are in need of, or have a spare $1,000 lying around, we absolutely appreciate that help. With a wide variety of sponsorship levels and ways you can contribute, we have something that fits nearly any budget.

Ready to help us out?

Download our sponsorship information document to get some more details, and then fill out the form below. Our organizing team will be in touch. Thank you so much for helping!