Wikimedia Technical Conference/2019/Program

Emory Conference Center Venue Map
Rooms that we'll be using during this week:
 * Oak Amphitheater: 70 person capacity, classroom style, projector and microphones
 * Azalea: Breakout room, 40 person capacity, classroom setup, projector
 * Magnolia: Board room setup, 14 people
 * Birch: Classroom, 10 people

There are an additional two rooms that we'll have for the week, however, they are not reservable for meetings. If you need a quiet meeting space to reserve, please see one of the Program Committee members for more information.
 * Hickory: Quiet working space (no talking allowed please)
 * Basswood: Social collaborative unschedule room with couches, tables, and large windows

Social events tentative plan
All social events are optional. There are no official plans for Monday night, feel free to organize on your own.

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