Organizing WordPress Meetups: Getting Started

The Organizing Meetups series of two workshops is aimed at all WordPress Community members across the world that are interested in organizing meetups.

Part 1 of the workshop will include basic topics including information on what meetup groups are, how can one organize a WordPress meetup group in their area, the five good faith rules, GPL and Trademark rules.

Learning outcomes

  1. Learn how to apply to organize an official WordPress Chapter meetup.
  2. Understand the five good-faith rules and expectations of all organizers.
  3. Learn about how sponsorships for meetups are handled.
  4. Learn why the trademark and GPL guidelines are important for anyone who represents WordPress in an official capacity.

Comprehension questions

  • What does it mean to become an official WordPress meetup group?
  • What are the skills required to organize a WordPress meetup?
  • Explain the five good-faith rules that are applicable for all meetup organizers.
  • How can organizers handle code of conduct violations in a meetup group?