Swag and supplies Edit

WordCamp Central will supply official lanyards, and there are solutions for office supplies you may need for your event.

Swag is a different story: hardly an essential, swag is mostly a nice-to-have for attendees and speakers. Here’s how you can make it more sustainable:

  • Offer experiences and services rather than stuff: dinner with one of the speakers, an e-book written by another, a WordPress website, a pro-level license for a pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party, a hosting plan, time-limited premium services, or design consultation.
  • Encourage attendees to choose sustainable alternatives when they register for the event. List the available options in declining order:
    • Option to opt out of swag in favor of a social or environmental charity.
    • Option for “none”
    • Option for “lanyard”, with a suggestion to bring their own.
    • Option for “swag”.
    • Option for “bottle/mug”.
    • Option for “t-shirt”.
  • Prioritize sustainable swag items for speakers. Check out the Inspiration section for ideas.
  • When printing swag items locally, consider a timeless design: only feature the WordPress logo. This ensures surplus swag could be used in other events. Find links to WordPress’s official designs in the WordCamp Organizer Handbook.

Plan what to do with surplus swag after the event.

  • Set up a dropoff point for lanyards.
  • When possible, send any usable swag back to WordCamp CentralWordCamp Central Website for all WordCamp activities globally. https://central.wordcamp.org includes a list of upcoming and past camp with links to each..
  • Coordinate a donation of surplus swags that can’t be used again to a local charity.

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