WordCamp Auckland 2014

I’m giving a talk at Auckland WordCamp later this month. Matt Mullenweg volunteered me for this when he was in Auckland recently. We were talking with the Auckland WordPress group and they expressed interest in having someone talk to them about Jetpack. So Matt said I would do it. To which I replied, “Yes, of course. I’d be very happy to do that”, or words to this effect. Then I got home later that night and said “Crap, crap, crap”. Matt Mullenweg is not someone you say no to.

But now that I’ve had a chance to think about it and do some planning, I’m really looking forward to it. I’m not giving a Jetpack talk either, which is a bit of a relief. Instead I’m first up for the day with the introduction, a bit about Automattic and my role with the company, and what’s coming up in WordPress 4.0.

If any of my Auckland readers are interested in coming along, then it’s on Saturday 26th July, at AUT in Auckland’s CBD. Tickets are $25 and available here.

Posted

July 14, 2014

Auckland, WordPress

Rachel M

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Auckland, Auckland WordCamp, Auckland WordPress, Jetpack, Matt Mullenweg, WordCamp, WordPress

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12 responses to “WordCamp Auckland 2014”

simplysaru

July 14, 2014

Best wishes for the talk. Do share the slides/video after the talk.

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1. Rachel M
  
  July 14, 2014
  
  Thanks, Simplysaru. How are you doing? I’ve been wondering how you’re getting on. Did you take an enforced break?
  
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  1. simplysaru
    
    July 14, 2014
    
    I am getting back to normal. Will have to get back to office in a week. My efforts weren’t enough, so my trial was discontinued.
  2. Rachel M
    
    July 14, 2014
    
    I’m sorry to hear that. I didn’t know. I thought you might have been recovering from your injuries. I’m glad to hear you’re almost back to normal. You should give it another go if it’s something you really want.
Susie

July 14, 2014

Good for you Rachel! I’m sure it will be a great intro – Matt must have great confidence in you.

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1. Rachel M
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  Thanks, Susie.
  
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argentumvulgaris

July 14, 2014

I have had many of those ‘crap, crap, crap’ moments in my life and usually they turned out to be the best moments… Good luck with that.

AV

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1. Rachel M
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  Thanks, AV. I know what you mean about crap, crap, crap moments. I hope this will be one of those. I’ll no doubt let you all know how it goes.
  
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GrahamInHats

July 15, 2014

Best of luck. 😀

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1. Rachel M
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  Thank you, Graham in hats.
  
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Denise

July 15, 2014

I’d die if I had to give a presentation. But having seen the little intro video you posted about yourself when you started working at Automattic, I’m sure you are a natural.

What an honour to be asked!! Well done, you!

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1. Rachel M
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  Thanks for the vote of confidence, Denise!
  
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