Questions & Answers

Some of us did feel some attendees, speakers and/or sponsors self-censor at an official WordCamp. With recent events in the WordPress project, we’ve seen being blocked for discussing a topic is a valid concern.

We believe this is not OK within an Open Source project. We stand by the promise of inclusivity and diversity, in both people and topics.

Some discussions matter and should be had.

By Train: Basel has excellent rail connections. From Zurich Airport, it’s about 1 hour by train. From Geneva Airport, the journey takes around 3 hours. If traveling from Frankfurt International Airport in Germany, expect a train ride of about 3 hours. Paris Charles de Gaulle offers high-speed rail options to Basel in about 3.5 hours.

By Car: Driving times from nearby international hubs are also convenient. Zurich Airport is about 1.5 hours away by car, Geneva Airport takes approximately 3 hours, and Frankfurt International Airport is about a 3-hour drive. Paris Charles de Gaulle is farther, taking roughly 5 hours by car.

By Air: Basel is served by EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), just 15 minutes from the city center. Other international airports in Switzerland include Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA), offering flights to major global hubs like New York, London, Dubai, and Hong Kong, as well as extensive European connections.

Tickets are free! They cost €0,00 and do not include food or beverages. You can order food and beverages at the venue, though you will have to pay for them yourself. If our budget allows it, we will provide some free drinks during our break.

Registration is mandatory, subscribe to the newsletter to be notified when the registrations open.

Please do unregister when you won’t be able to join!

Yes. Registration is mandatory, subscribe to the newsletter to be notified when the registrations open.

Please do unregister. We may be full, so we would like to avoid no shows. When you unregister, someone from the waitlist can join.

When we announce the registration we will provide details on how to register anonymously should you feel the need to.

Sure! In Basel, our focus will be on free speech and governance in Open Source and specifically in the WordPress project. If you think or want to check if your talk proposal is a match: send us an email!

As we’re not an official event, and this is our first one, we do not have a formal process in place. Just reach out to us if you want to discuss a potential application, an idea or if you’d like to join the panel about the Future of WordPress.

Any talk that matches our focus on free speech & governance in Open Source.

We’re seeking talks that wouldn’t typically make it onto the WordCamp schedule, including:

• Inspiration from other CMS platforms or open-source communities.
• Lessons from industries outside WordPress that can inform or challenge our ecosystem.
• Explorations of organizational strategies, unique workflows, or creative collaboration models.
• Discussions about the future of open-source, inclusivity, or ethical technology.
• Talk from people unable to participate in other events

If your idea challenges convention, celebrates innovation, or introduces perspectives we haven’t yet explored, we want to hear from you.

The talk format is 15 mins + Q&A.

Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to cover speaker expenses such as travel, accommodation, or other associated costs.

We deeply appreciate the time, effort, and resources our speakers invest in making this event possible. As a new initiative organized on short notice, we are working within tight constraints, including limited resources, administrative complexities, and the unpredictable nature of launching something fresh within the community.

Looking ahead, we are committed to exploring ways to support our speakers in future events. While this isn’t feasible right now, we value your understanding and your willingness to share your voice with the community during these early stages.

We will offer our speakers:

• Food will be provided at the event to ensure you’re well taken care of.
• A token gift of free swag to show our appreciation.

Not extremely formal. But we do expect our speakers to:

• Follow the Code of Conduct.
• Meet deadlines and deliver your presentation slides on time (when relevant).
• Grant Alt Ctrl Org permission to record, photograph, and share your talk.

Maybe, we’re not sure yet. If you are a podcaster and are willing to help record the sessions: please do contact us!

At the moment, it’s just a couple of individuals. We don’t have the time yet to set up a foundation, but the intention is to do so over time.

We want to discuss future independent events and want to reach out with others wanting to organise independent WordPress-related events, figuring out together how to proceed.

Have input? Want to work together? Ping us!

We are yet to confirm what we would do with any surplus funds if there were to be any, but we will finalise that decision before reaching any surplus.

We would have to pay them we guess? 🙂

You can pay with all common payment methods. Specifically, KLARA accepts: cash, credit and debit cards as well as KLARA vouchers as payment methods.

You can also pay in euros, here they calculate 1:1 and you get CHF as change.

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Whether gluten-free, with meat, egg, cheese or without – they’ll definitely have something for everyone.

If the ingredients on the menu still raise questions, inform their team about allergies or intolerances. They also offer all coffee lovers lactose-free, moo milk and oat milk for cappuccino.

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The KLARA is basically a restaurant. That’s why kebabs, pizzas and food you’ve brought with you have to stay at home.

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All guest rooms and the toilets in the basement are accessible for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties. If you do encounter any problems, the bar team will be happy to help you.

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Basel is a tram and bicycle city. That’s why we recommend that you arrive by public transport or bicycle. Located between Messeplatz and Claraplatz, we are also very easy to reach on foot. The nearest tram stop is “Clarastrasse”, which is served by lines 6 and 14.

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