Faced with growing uncertainty while we closely watch the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is with great disappointment that the WordCamp San Diego organizing team has decided to postpone our event originally scheduled for May 2-3, 2020. We plan to reschedule for early 2021.
This is a difficult decision that we did not come to lightly. However we feel that hosting our event at this time is not the best way to support vulnerable populations, including but not limited to the older and immune-compromised individuals within the greater WordPress community.
While WordCamp San Diego may not be happening as planned, we fully support other WordCamps that are moving forward. Our decision to postpone was made because it felt like the responsible choice for our region, and because it allows us the opportunity to bring you the best WordCamp possible in 2021.
Why Postpone to 2021?
We were kindly offered options by our venue to postpone without penalty, and our team is dedicated to returning strong next year. In the 2020 calendar year, there are no available dates at the Scottish Rite Center. So far, this venue has been incredible to plan this event with and we’re looking forward being back in March 2021. Stay tuned for details.
If you would like to join the WordCamp San Diego 2021 organizing team, please reach out to us to get involved.
WordCamp Tickets
All paid WordCamp San Diego tickets will be refunded automatically. No action or request for a refund is needed on your part. Make sure you subscribe to updates on our website so you know when tickets go on sale next year.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us through this difficult period. We are contacting each sponsor directly with details on how we’ll handle the sponsorship funds. There are options available, including a full refund.
Speakers
All accepted speakers will hear from us individually as well. We know you worked hard on your session submissions and were looking forward to this opportunity.
Thank You All
Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, sponsors, and fellow organizers for all the hard work, long hours, and unwavering support over the past months. Your efforts are truly valued and we hope see you all next year.
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this unpredictable time.
Sincerely,
Your WCSD Organizing Team
I am SUPER sad that this event is not going forward 🙁
but I understand it’s for the overall good of the attendees. Sure hope this scare is over soon and we can get back to our “normal” lives. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers that make this happen each year. Hang in there! We’ll see each other again soon….Ana
Really sad to hear this – I understand it’s a difficult decision to make. I’ll plan to make the journey from across the pond next year 🙂
I’m hoping we’ll all look back on COVID-19 and have a sigh of relief a few months from now 😀