https://www.writethedocs.org/ 2026-01-01T21:13:55.904235+00:00 ABlog https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/news/welcome-get-ready/ 2024-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 Write the Docs Team <section id="welcome-to-write-the-docs-australia-2024"> <p>We officially have arrived at conference week. We hope you are as excited as we are! We still <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/tickets/">have tickets available</a> if you are able to join us.</p> <p>This email includes a few updates and information for those attending the conference.</p> <section id="thanks-to-our-sponsors"> <h2>Thanks to our Sponsors!</h2> <p>We are grateful to have the support of the following companies in 2024:</p> <blockquote> <div><ul class="simple"> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://www.atlassian.com/">Atlassian</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://www.google.com/">Google</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://linux.org.au/">Linux Australia</a></p></li> </ul> </div></blockquote> </section> <section id="attendee-information"> <h2>Attendee information</h2> <p>The following info will be sent out to each attendee directly, but we wanted to share it here as well.</p> <section id="read-the-attendee-guide"> <h3>Read the Attendee Guide</h3> <p>Our <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/attendee-guide/"><strong>Attendee Guide</strong></a> provides conference information and gives strategies and tips for new and experienced attendees to get plugged in. We just added the conference layout map to help you navigate your experience. Our Welcome Wagon Team is available to make your conference experience better.</p> </section> <section id="read-the-visiting-melbourne-information"> <h3>Read the Visiting Melbourne information</h3> <p>View our <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/visiting/"><strong>Visiting Melbourne</strong></a> page on where to stay, eat, drink, get around, and other things to do while you’re in town.</p> </section> <section id="review-the-schedule"> <h3>Review the Schedule</h3> <p>The <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/schedule/#"><strong>Schedule</strong></a> page has the latest and most complete information about conference events. This is where we will also post updates if any changes occur.</p> </section> <section id="review-the-code-of-conduct"> <h3>Review the Code of Conduct</h3> <p>We have a wonderful community of diverse and amazing people. We expect everyone to behave in a respectful manner at all conference events, off-site events, and in online channels. View our <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/code-of-conduct/"><strong>Code of Conduct</strong></a>.</p> </section> </section> <section id="get-involved-at-the-conference"> <h2>Get Involved at the Conference</h2> <p><img alt="Attendee Photo" src="../../../../_images/writing-day.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Attend our speaker talks on Thursday and Friday!</strong> Have you looked at our schedule and selected the talks you want to attend? <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/speakers/">View our lineup here.</a></p> <p><strong>Lead or attend an Unconference session.</strong> Want to chat with like-minded folks about a very specific topic? The <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/unconference/">Unconference</a> is your place. Sessions run in parallel with talks on Thursday and Friday, and sign ups to lead a session begins on Thursday.</p> <p><strong>Sign up for a Lightning Talk.</strong> These are 5-minute presentations where you share an idea, concept, or topic you are passionate about with the audience. We’ll have <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/lightning-talks/">Lightning Talks</a> on Thursday. On Friday, we are running a session on <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/tales/">Tales from the Trenches</a>. Sign up on the day to attend and share your experiences!</p> <p><strong>Don’t miss out on our Thursday Social Event, happening from 5:00-7:00pm!</strong> It’s an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees outside of the scheduled programming. There will be plenty of chatting, along with complimentary snacks and beverages, including non-alcoholic options. Join us a couple of blocks away from the venue at the Oxford Scholar (427 Swanston St, Melbourne).</p> </section> <section id="faq"> <h2>FAQ</h2> <p><strong>Where do I check in?</strong></p> <p>Registration is in the Foyer as you enter from 194 Little Lonsdale St, outside the main auditorium on Thursday and Friday.</p> <p><strong>Is there a channel or site to communicate with attendees throughout the conference?</strong></p> <p>Our #australia-oceania Slack channel is the go to for connecting with other attendees and asking questions. If you have not joined our Slack community, <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/slack/">sign up here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Do you cater lunch?</strong></p> <p>Yes, we will cater a boxed lunch, and provide morning and afternoon snacks, coffee, and tea all day. There are a number of great restaurants within walking distance. View the <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/australia/2024/visiting/">Visiting Melbourne</a> page.</p> <p><strong>Do you have a place to store luggage?</strong></p> <p>Yes, we do! We have a designated room for luggage on Friday. Go to the Welcome Wagon table and they will check in your luggage.</p> <p><strong>Where should I go if I need a quiet space?</strong></p> <p>The Speaker/Green Room behind the auditorium is designated for a moment to turn off the noise. Please no computers.</p> </section> </section>

We officially have arrived at conference week. We hope you are as excited as we are! We still have tickets available if you are able to join us.

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