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Directions to WordCamp KL

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WordCamp KL will be held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel. Berjaya Times Square Hotel is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and is conveniently linked and accessible by various modes of transportation.

Public Transport

The nearest transits are :

  • Imbi, on the monorail line
  • Bukit Bintang, on the MRT

Find out how to get to WordCamp KL by public transportation.

Driving

If you’re driving to WordCamp KL, you can get directions to the venue by keying in ‘Berjaya Times Square‘ in your navigator.

If you are parking at the hotel or the mall, you can get a fixed-rate parking ticket for RM 12. Unlike previous years, you would not need to obtain any stamp for the parking ticket.

Flat parking rate of RM 12 for a whole day.

WCKL will be on the west wing (blue region). To get to the west wing from the parking lot, be sure to look out for blue signs that will lead you to the west wing. Once you are at the west wing, you can take lift that will take you to the 14th floor.

Blue diamond icons indicating the west wing.

Directions to WordCamp KL from Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall Main Entrance

  • Enter from Berjaya Times Square shopping mall’s main entrance and turn left.
  • The event hall will be located at the West Wing, so make sure you are at the correct wing. You should see shops such as Uniqlo and Samsung.
  • Continue straight pass the Samsung shop.
  • Walk pass a clothing store named LOL.
  • There will be a lift located beside the LOL clothing store. Take the lift to the 14th floor and you will arrive at WCKL.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our organizers Sam (+60 13-333 2963) or David (+60 16-239 2255).

Call for Volunteers

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WordCamp KL 2019 needs you!

All WordCamps need volunteers to run the show alongside event organisers. Everything from the swag station to ticket sales and microphones is set up and managed by volunteers.

Why volunteer?

The quality of a WordCamp depends entirely on the people who give their time to make it happen. Being a volunteer is more than lending a hand, it is the secret sauce that makes a WordCamp a WordCamp!

Here’s what’s in for you:

  • It is the perfect opportunity to get involved with WordPress. Volunteering makes you an integral part of the WordPress global project.
  • You will meet fellow volunteers, attendees, speakers and sponsors. Not only is this a great opportunity for starting or strengthening friendships, but also for networking and developing professional relationships.
  • You will get a WordCamp KL 2019 organizer’s t-shirt
  • You will get a FREE ticket to WordCamp KL 2019!

What are the roles?

  • Registration (1 volunteer needed)
  • Door guard (2 volunteers needed)
  • Conference runner (3 volunteers needed)
  • Photographer (3 volunteers needed)
  • Emcee (4 volunteers needed)

Keen on volunteering with us? Fill up the form below or drop us an email at kualalumpur@wordcamp.org if you have any inquiries.

Please note: Our Call for Volunteers is now closed.

5 Reasons To Attend WordCamp KL 2019!

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1. Affordable ticket

The main conference on 2nd November will feature two tracks of talks on a huge variety of topics aimed at all experience levels and disciplines. That’s right, priced at only RM 79, you’ll get access to all the talks scheduled plus ample food to sate your tummy as well as wag and freebies to take home! The ticket price is far cheaper than it supposes to be. Thanks to our Sponsors! We are releasing 250 tickets this year. Grab yours before it’s sold out!

2. An awesome lineup of speakers

We have put together a great selection of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise that will be sure to spark your interest. We have speakers from Google and Automattic. We also have great local speakers.

3. A weekend packed with learning

While weekends are great to sleep-in, it’s double the joy when you be the changemaker among your friends to choose a weekend to invest in learning! WordCamp KL 2019 featuring 2 concurrent tracks. You can attend any of these tracks you prefer.

4. Great opportunity for networking

One of the best things about any WordCamp is the fantastic people you get to meet. The speakers, the volunteers, the sponsors and of course the most important part of it all, you, our attendees. There will be a breakout room for you to catch a cup of coffee or tea and maybe start a conversation with someone 🙂

5. Great venue

Manhattan Ballroom at Berjaya Times Square has ample space and great ambience to make you feel comfortable for a whole day of learning. If you’re feeling adventurous and have time to spare, you can explore some places around the very happening Berjaya Times Square!

The best accommodation options in KL for WordCamp Kuala Lumpur

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If you are coming from out of town for WordCamp KL and need a place to stay, here are some nearby accommodation places to check out. The prices stated may vary.

Full-service Hotels

Berjaya Times Square Hotel

If you are looking to stay at a place closest to WordCamp KL 2019, stay at Berjaya Times Square Hotel. WCKL will be a short elevator ride from your hotel room to the ballroom on the 14th floor.

Berjaya Times Square Hotel is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and is conveniently linked and accessible by various modes of transportation. As part of the Berjaya Times Square complex, it shares the roof with a shopping mall, cinemas and theme park.

Prices average at RM 255* per night. Find out more at www.berjayahotel.com/kualalumpur

Melia Kuala Lumpur

Located across the road from the conference venue, Melia Kuala Lumpur is another excellent for attendees who want to be close to the event. Various attractions are literally minutes away by foot, monorail or taxi.

Room rates start from RM266 per night*. Find out more at melia.com

Budget Hotels & Accommodations

Metro Hotel

Well-positioned in Bukit Bintang, Metro Hotel Bukit Bintang is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Kuala Lumpur. The city center is merely 0.5 km away and the airport can be reached within 45 minutes. It is also conveniently located just 0.2 km from Berjaya Times Square.

Room rates starts from RM102*. Find out more at www.metrohotel.com.my

Simms Boutique Hotel

Simms Boutique Hotel is just around the corner from the conference venue. Located in a converted shophouse from the colonial era, Simms is a decent budget guesthouse close to many attractions in KL.

Rates from RM60 per night*. Book at agoda.com

21 Capsule Hotel

For those who are seeking more adventurous accommodations, you can try 21 Capsule Hotel. Located right on Jalan Bukit Bintang, it is a great choice for travelers interested in entertainment and markets, as you can reach everything within 500 meters (0.3 miles). WiFi is available in public areas and it is free of charge.

From RM35 per night*. Book at booking.com

Airbnb

If you are on a tighter budget or simply want to experience more of the local lifestyle in Kuala Lumpur, you can opt for any one of the variety of places to stay that can be found in Airbnb. Simply download the app from the app store and begin your search for places nearby Bukit Bintang!

https://www.airbnb.com/a/Malaysia

*The prices states above are true at the time of this writing and may vary. To find out more about the prices, please head to the links provided in the list.

Transportation

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Kuala Lumpur is truly the heart of Malaysia as it is known for its various public transportation routes that create a hassle-free navigation to your favorite places. For affordable prices and a greener way to travel, here are some of the most popular ways to get around Kuala Lumpur:

KLIA Express/ KLIA Transit (ERL)

  • The KLIA Express provides a convenient way to travel between airports KLIA, KLIA2 and KL Sentral. There are also optional airport pickup services provided. The KLIA Express train times are every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during off peak hours
  • The KLIA Transit on the other hand makes stops at stations KL Sentral, Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, KLIA and KLIA2. The train frequency is every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during off peak hours.
  • To get to Berjaya Times Square by ERL, take a ride to KL Sentral station and take a monorail to Imbi station and walk for 5 minutes to Berjaya Times Square Hotel or take a 4 minute Grab ride to the venue.
  • Train tickets can be purchased online or at any KLIA Transit/Express station. Click here to find out more about the train schedule and ticket pricing.

MRT

  • The MRT provides passage through various stations along the Sungai Buloh – Kajang line. 
  • There are several Park N’ Ride’ facility in MRT stations whereby you can park your car at a parking facility for a flat rate of RM4.30 per day. Read here for more details.
  • Passengers can opt to use Touch N’ Go, use an MRT card or purchase tokens at an MRT station.To get to Berjaya Times Square by MRT, ride to Bukit Bintang station and Grab to Berjaya Times Square Hotel or walk for 9 mins to the venue using your smartphone to navigate.

LRT

  • The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) services, consist of the Ampang line LRT, Sri Petaling line LRT and Kelana Jaya line LRT
  • The Ampang / Sri Petaling line LRT is integrated with Kelana Jaya line LRT at Putra Heights station and Masjid Jamek station. These stations allow commuters to transfer from one line to another without the need to buy a new ticket.
  • Passengers can opt to use Touch N’ Go, unlimited pass MY50/MY100 or purchase tokens at an LRT station.
  • To get to Berjaya Times Square by LRT, get on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line and interchange at the Hang Tuah LRT station to the KL Monorail line and ride to Imbi station. After that, walk for 5 minutes to Berjaya Times Square Hotel or take a 4 minute Grab ride to the venue.Click here to view LRT routes and stations. Click here to view rail fares.

KTMB

  • KTMB has 3 railway routes namely the Batu Caves – Tampin line, Tanjung Malim – Kepong line and KL Sentral – Pelabuhan Klang line
  • Passengers can use Touch N’ Go or Komuter Link card top-up card
  • To get to Berjaya Times Square Hotel, take a ride from a nearby KTM station and get down at KL Sentral. After that, take a monorail to Imbi station and walk for 5 minutes or take a 4 minute Grab ride to the venue.
  • Click here for more information on the train schedule and railway fare.

KL Monorail

  • The KL Monorail has 11 stops beginning at KL Sentral and ending at Titiwangsa
  • Passengers can opt to use Touch N’ Go, unlimited pass MY50/MY100 or purchase tokens at a monorail station.
  • To get to Berjaya Times Square Hotel, get on a monorail to Imbi station and walk for 5 minutes or take a 4 minute Grab ride to the venue.

GO KL City Bus

  • GO KL City Bus has 4 different routes around KL namely GO Relax, GO Work, GO Sightsee and GO Shopping
  • Go KL is FREE of charge, has Wi-Fi service, is disabled-friendly and complemented with Park N’ Ride facility.
  • The frequency of GO KL busses are 5 minutes on peak hours and 10 minutes off-peak hours.
  • The easiest way to get to Berjaya Times Square Hotel by GO KL is via the GO Sightsee route where you would have to get down at the Bukit Bintang bus station and Grab or walk for 9 mins to the venue using your smartphone to navigate.
  • Click here to view the route

Call for Speakers

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We are excited to announce that Call for Speakers is now open.

It’s our mission to have WordCamp Kuala Lumpur represent the passion, skill, and diversity of the Malaysian community, and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for speakers to share their knowledge, expertise, experience, and stories at WordCamp Kuala Lumpur, happening November 2, 2019 at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur.

View the roadmap page for important dates.

What You Need To Know If Applying

  • Each presentation will be 30 minutes / 15 minutes long. Workshops will be 1-2 hours long.
  • Spellcheck, check for placeholder text and use correct capitalisation for WordPress and WordCamp.
  • Please submit no more than two proposals. Multiple submissions are definitely not required but will help your chances.
  • Your talk title, description, and a short bio will be copied as-is.
  • Use your real, full name (first and last).
  • A clear talk title is better than a clever one—don’t make attendees work to figure out what your talk is about.
  • Enter a detailed presentation description. Descriptions that are vague, unhelpful, or incomplete may not be considered—explain what attendees will learn or get out of the session.
  • Submit your proposed topic title, description, and your bio in the third person, as if it were the final version to be printed or posted on the website.
  • Your talk should be directly related to WordPress, or immediately applicable and relevant to our audience.
  • All talks should be in English or Bahasa Melayu

Submit A Speaker Application

The Call for Speakers is now open until 16th September 2019. Apply now to become a speaker at WordCamp KL 2019!

Before submitting your speaker proposal, please log in to WordCamp.org using your WordPress.org account*.

If you don’t have an account, please create one.

* This is your account for the official WordPress.org website, rather than your personal WordPress site.

Welcome to WordCamp Kuala Lumpur

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We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Kuala Lumpur is officially on the calendar!

Join us this 1st-2nd November 2019 at Berjaya Times Square for a great weekend of learning!

Subscribe and stay tuned for all the latest WordCamp Kuala Lumpur announcements. We’ll be keeping you posted on all the details over the coming months, including speaker submissions, ticket sales and more!