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.

Saturday, May 3

If you're in town early, join us for the Hike. Portland has excellent access to the woods right in the city.
1:45 PM
Arrive at Lower Macleay Park or Macleay Park Entrance
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
Hike ends - end time approximate

Sunday, May 4

Kick off the conference with Writing Day and work with fellow documentarians on a project. Followed by the opening reception.

Writing day is held in Revolution Hall, Library & Astoria room (1st floor).

Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day.

8:00 AM
Doors open
8:45 AM
Project leaders select and set up at available tables
9:00 AM
Morning introduction - Introduction to Sprints & Project Introductions
9:30 AM
Team up and start writing
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM
Welcome Wagon conference introduction and venue tour
5:00 PM
End of Writing Day
5:00 PM
Reception starts
7:00 PM
Reception ends

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.

Reception

We encourage everyone to drop by on Sunday evening for the conference reception. This is a great chance to meet other attendees, and make sure you know your way around the conference venue.

  • Where: Revolution Hall, Library & Astoria room (1st floor)


Monday, May 5

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.

  • Conference talks are held in Revolution Hall

  • Unconference is held in Revolution Hall, Library & Astoria room (1st floor)

Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day.

8:00 AM
Doors and Sponsor Booths open
8:15 AM
Welcome Wagon conference introduction and venue tour
9:00 AM
Write the Docs team - Conference introduction
9:25 AM
5 minute break
9:30 AM
Unconference starts
10:00 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
10:10 AM
5 minute break
10:45 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
10:55 AM
Sponsor intros
11:00 AM
☕ Coffee break
11:45 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
11:55 AM
🍽️ Lunch Break (80 mins)
1:15 PM
Lightning Talks (30 mins)
1:45 PM
5 minute break
2:20 PM
✋ 10 min Q&A
2:30 PM
5 minute break
3:05 PM
✋ 10 min Q&A
3:15 PM
☕ Coffee break
4:00 PM
✋ 10 min Q&A
4:10 PM
5 minute break
4:45 PM
✋ 10 min Q&A
4:55 PM
Group Photo! Right after the Q&A ;-)
5:05 PM
Conference day 1 ends
7:00 PM
Social Event
9:00 PM
Social Event Ends

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: Jupiter NEXT, 9000 E Burnside St (2nd floor)


Tuesday, May 6

And the conference goes on! More talks and unconference today!

  • Conference talks are held in Revolution Hall

  • Unconference is held in Revolution Hall, Library & Astoria room (1st floor)

Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day.

8:00 AM
Doors and Sponsor Booths open
8:25 AM
Welcome address
8:30 AM
Unconference Starts
9:00 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
9:10 AM
5 minute break
9:45 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
9:55 AM
☕ Coffee break
10:40 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
10:50 AM
5 minute break
11:25 AM
✋ 10 min Q&A
11:35 AM
🍽️ Lunch Break (80 mins)
12:55 PM
Lightning Talks (30 mins)
1:25 PM
5 minute break
2:00 PM
✋ 10 min Q&A
2:10 PM
☕ Coffee break
2:55 PM
✋ 10 min Q&A
3:05 PM
Write the Docs team - Conference closing
3:20 PM
Main stage talks done
3:40 PM
Conference ends 😔