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Where to Stay for WordCamp Montclair

Have your tickets? ✓
Planned your sessions? ✓

Time to find a place to stay.

Hotels Near Montclair State University

Here is a list of hotels near WordCamp Montclair. Follow the links to the hotel’s web pages to find availability and book a room.

Closest Hotel: Wyndham Garden in Totowa
In the Center of Montclair: The MC Hotel
Game Consoles: Wyndham Garden Totowa
Detailed Accessibility Info: The Courtyard by Marriott Fairfield, The Courtyard by Marriott West Orange
Free Breakfast: Best Western in Fairfield
Rooftop Bar: The MC Hotel

Affordable

Wyndham Garden in Totowa is nearby. Only a short drive from Montclair State University, about 2 miles, mostly highway. They offer accessible rooms, though the website mentions some restrictions. Free on-site parking. They serve breakfast, but it isn’t included.

A little farther away is the Best Western Plus in Fairfield. About 8 miles from the WordCamp, mostly highway. They offer a complimentary hot breakfast, plus yogurt, juice, and coffee. There are accessible rooms, entrances, and interior routes. Free on-site parking.

Mid-priced

The Courtyard by Marriott in Fairfield is less than five miles away. It has an indoor pool. You can find detailed accessibility information on their website. Free coffee and tea, an on site restaurant is open for breakfast, cocktails, and dinner. Free on-site parking.

Fresh from a renovation, The Courtyard by Marriott in West Orange is about 6 miles away. It is near a major highway. You could have a more scenic trip to the University. One route would take you past Eagle Rock Reservation and the Presbytery Iris Gardens. Free coffee and tea, an on site restaurant is open for breakfast, cocktails, and dinner. Free on-site parking. Their website also features details about accessible accommodations.

Luxury

The MC Hotel is in downtown Montclair near shopping and restaurants. They describe themselves as “At the Intersection of Culture and Community,” and celebrate local arts. It has been nominated for a Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award. They offer paid parking, room service, a restaurant, a snack bar, and a rooftop bar with views of Manhattan. There was no accessibility information on their website. (Which was built with WordPress, I checked.)

Where ever you decide to stay, get a good night’s sleep. We can’t wait to show you all the great sessions on June 25th.

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Call for Speakers

Large auditorium, over 100 seats with 20-30 foot high ceilings
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WordCamp Montclair
June 25, 2022 – Montclair, NJ

If you’ve ever been to a WordCamp, you know how informative and impactful the event can be. Come and share your WordPress knowledge with our community!

WordCamp Montclair is looking for speakers who will educate, inspire, and inform attendees about topics related to WordPress.

Please use the submission form below to send your proposal. Your session can include a:

  • presentation with or without slides
  • hands-on workshop
  • demonstration of a tool or workflow, or something else

If you have multiple session ideas, please submit each one separately, and limit yourself to three proposals, maximum. Sessions will fall into one of the following formats:

  • 30-minute talks with an additional 10-minute Q&A.
  • 30-minute panels of up to 3 people (not including emcee).

The deadline to submit your proposal(s) is Friday, April 15, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Do you know a speaker you would like to hear?
If you would like to nominate someone to speak, get in touch with us via our contact form. Please submit the speaker’s name, talk topic, and contact information.

Want to talk through your idea before submitting a talk?
Tempted to submit a speaker application but not quite sure of your talk title and description? Let us know via our contact form. We’ll happily make arrangements to discuss.

WordCamps are committed to diversity and equality, and we take our Code of Conduct seriously. We welcome and encourage people of all experiences, genders, ethnicities, and ages to apply.

General guidelines for speakers and facilitators

Sessions should be relevant to the world of WordPress. We are looking for a mix of talks and workshops that will appeal to attendees of all levels – WordPress beginners, theme and plugin developers, or anyone involved in managing WordPress sites of any size. 

We are interested in talks that expand the knowledge of the WordPress community, highlighting new and innovative ideas, tools, and examples.

You do not need to be a professional speaker, but you should be knowledgeable about the topic you will be presenting or the workshop material you plan to facilitate.

First-time speakers are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you need some inspiration, take a look at the talks on WordPress TV.

Submissions will be reviewed by the organizing team using a semi-blind submission process to encourage diversity in speakers and topics. The initial review and ranking will be based solely on the title and description of the talk. Before the event, be prepared to team up with an organizer to review and refine your speaker slides, workshop content or other material for your presentation.

Speakers will have free admission to WordCamp Montclair. At this time we cannot reimburse travel, lodging, or other expenses. 

Speakers must agree to follow our Code of Conduct.

Submit your session
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Welcome to WordCamp Montclair, NJ, USA

Large auditorium, over 100 seats with 20-30 foot high ceilings

We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Montclair is officially on the calendar!

June 25, 2022

WordCamp Montclair will be held on June 25, 2022 at Montclair State University’s School of Communication building, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair NJ. We can’t wait to see you at our second ever WordCamp.

Learn more about our venue and Montclair.

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Get your Tickets now for – $25

COVID FAQ

In the ever changing face of the ongoing COVID pandemic, we have instituted a COVID-19 FAQ page. The information on the page may change due to revised local and state laws, as well as WordCamp guidelines.

Speakers

WordCamp Montclair seeks diverse speakers. Our speaker applications are open, submissions are due by April 15. There is no prerequisite to apply.

We particularly encourage those from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Our speaker selection team is excited to see your ideas.

Sponsors

We are actively seeking sponsors to help defray the costs of WordCamp Montclair. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities ranging from $75 – $2,000. Please support us if you are able.

Get your tickets now for – $25

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