Schedule

Schedule

Write the Docs is more than a conference. Each year we organize a wide range of events so that people can come together, collaborate, and learn from each other in different ways.

All times are in CEST.


Sunday, September 11

Join us for the Writing Day and Welcome Reception. The first official day of the conference is full of chances to interact with other documentarians.
09:00 CEST
Platform opens
10:00
Morning introduction - Introduction to Sprints & Project Introductions
10:30
Team up and start working
11:00
Welcome Wagon conference introduction and platform tour
12:30
🍲 Lunch Break - Determine length with table
14:00
Welcome Wagon conference introduction and platform tour
17:00
End of Writing Day

Writing Day

Get together with other documentarians and work on an open source project and learn some new skills.

Welcome Wagon Introduction

Is this your first time at Write the Docs? Join us for an informal Introduction to Write the Docs, to the Welcome Wagon, and to other first-time conference attendees. We’ll pass on some information about the conference specifically for first-timers and give everyone a chance to meet someone new.


Monday, September 12

This is the main event! Hear from lots of interesting folks about all things documentation. We will have talks all day, and unconference sessions running in parallel.
09:00 CEST
Platform opens
09:15
Welcome Wagon conference introduction and platform tour
10:00
Write the Docs Team - Community update
10:25
⏲ 5 minute break
10:30
Unconference Starts
11:00
⏲ 5 minute break
11:35
✋ Q&A for the two previous talks
11:50
☕️ Coffee break
12:35
⏲ 5 minute break
13:10
✋ Q&A for the two previous talks
13:25
🍲 Lunch Break
14:25
⚡️ Lightning Talks (30 mins)
14:55
Hallway break -- meet some folks in the unconference!
16:05
✋ Q&A for the previous talk
16:20
Day 1 wraps up
17:30
Social Event
19:30
Social Event Ends

Conference Talks

Talks are around 30 minutes, with moderated 10 minute Q&A.

Unconference

The unconference sessions run in parallel to the main conference talks, with each session happening during a corresponding talk on the main stage.

  • Where: Online conference platform, Chat area
  • Details: Unconference

Social Event

The official Write the Docs social! Expect a relaxed atmosphere where you can chat and network with your fellow documentarians.

Snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic & alcoholic) will be provided.

  • Where: Spatial chat platform

Tuesday, September 13

And the conference goes on! We are already starting to miss you. |:heart:|
09:00 CEST
Platform opens
10:00
Job Fair Starts
10:30
⏲ 5 minute break
11:05
✋ Q&A for the two previous talks
11:20
☕️ Coffee break
12:05
⏲ 5 minute break
12:40
✋ Q&A for the two previous talks
12:55
Job Fair Ends
12:55
🍲 Lunch Break
13:55
⚡️ Lightning Talks (30 mins)
14:25
⏲ 5 minute break
14:30
Unconference Starts
15:00
⏲ 5 minute break
15:35
Closing address
15:41
✋ Q&A for the two previous talks
15:56
Conference ends 😔

Conference Talks

Talks are around 30 minutes, with moderated 10 minute Q&A.

Unconference

The unconference sessions run in parallel to the main conference talks, with each session happening during a corresponding talk on the main stage.

  • Where: Online conference platform, Chat area
  • Details: Unconference