Wikimedia Technical Conference/2019/Program

Venue Map

Social events tentative plan
All social events are optional

Tuesday:
Small group dinners organized by participants in ATL (Please take taxis in small groups (Lyft, Uber or have the venue call you a taxi). We will provide an etherpad to self organize for people who don't have a taxi app. Your travel expenses can be reimbursed on your expense report.

Unstructured lobby and lobby bar evening hangout to continue discussions and socialize

Wednesday:
Dinner at venue cafeteria, onsite bowling alley reserved for Wikimedia with snacks and drinks after diner, unstructured late evening lobby and lobby bar hangout to continue discussions and socialize

Thursday:
Dinner at venue cafeteria, onsite bowling alley reserved for Wikimedia with snacks and drinks after diner, unstructured late evening lobby and lobby bar hangout to continue discussions and socialize

Friday:
Attendees will receive tickets to the Atlanta Aquarium valid for the evening (6pm - 9pm). Dinner on your own / suggest you take a quick dinner or late dinner so you don't miss time at the extensive aquarium. Please take taxis in small groups (Lyft, Uber or have the venue call you a taxi). We will provide an etherpad to self organize for people who don't have a taxi app. Your travel expenses can be reimbursed on your expense report.

Hotel lobby and hotel bar in the late evening as people return from the city

Hotel amenities
https://www.emoryconferencecenter.com/atlanta-hotel-amenities.htm


 * The lobby and lobby bar are great places for hanging out and chatting. There will be a bartender, a piano, fireplace, and many kinds of seating with quite place and louder places. Everything is close to your hotel room so if you are socialized-out you can take breaks and join again when you are ready.
 * The hotel has a swimming pool, heated whirlpool, and workout room which you are able to use as you wish!
 * The hotel and conference venue are right on a natural reserve so you can run, bike, or walk during your down time.
 * Onsite coffee shop to buy espresso drinks if you prefer that over the drip coffee served during conference hours