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 Pacific Time.


Sunday, April 25

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.
8:00 Pacific
Platform opens
9:00
Morning introduction - Introduction to Sprints & Project Introductions
9:30
Team up and start working
12:00
Lunch Break
12:30
Conference Intro and Tour with the Welcome Wagon
5:00
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, April 26

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.
8:00 Pacific
Platform opens
8:30
Conference Intro and Tour with the Welcome Wagon
9:00
Write the Docs Team - Introduction to Write the Docs
9:45
Unconference Starts
10:25
Break (10 mins)
12:00
Lunch (60 mins)
1:00
Lightning talks (30 mins)
3:00
Break (10 mins)
4:35
Day 1 wraps up
5:00
Social Event
7:00
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, April 27

And the conference goes on! We are already starting to miss you. |:heart:|
8:00 Pacific
Platform opens
9:45
Job Fair Starts
10:25
Break (10 mins)
12:00
Job Fair Ends
12:00
Lunch (60 mins)
1:00
Lightning Talks (30 mins)
1:35
Unconference Starts
3:45
Closing address
4:00
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