Wagtail Space US 2024

Our call for proposals is now open! Please use the following Google Form to submit your talk. Deadline for proposals is April 22.

Wagtail Space US Talk Proposal Form

All talks for Wagtail Space US will be held in person this year. There is an opportunity to submit virtual talks that will be posted to the Wagtail YouTube channel throughout the month of June. You can learn more about that opportunity here:

Wagtail Space Virtual talk proposal.

The main conference will occur June 20-22, 2024. All times will be local, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) time zone.

A Zoom link will be sent to virtual attendees before the conference begins.

There will also be social outings!

Join us virtually via Zoom, and in person at the Van Pelt Library on the beautiful University of Pennsylvania campus. No matter where you are or what your situation, we hope you can attend!

Details to come.

Airbnb

Searching in the ZIP Code 19104 will give options in the surrounding neighborhood, typically a ten-to-fifteen minute walk from the venue at 3420 Walnut Street. If you're looking for something in a fancy metropolitan area, Rittenhouse Square is about a 15-minute walk (or a 5-minute bus ride on Route 21, which runs every 6 minutes during rush hour). Search AirBnB near 2000 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Kayak

Kayak aggregates various options at different price points throughout University City.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

The Homewood Suites by Hilton University City, PA hotel is adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania campus. Stroll through the beautiful area and enjoy the 19th-century architecture, exciting restaurants, and an eclectic mix of shops.

From the Airport

Regional trains are available from the airport to 30th Street Station every half hour for $8.00. A taxi ride to University City would be approximately $28.50.

By Train

30th Street Station is Philadelphia's Amtrak rail hub and a five-minute taxi ride from the venue. Trains from Boston, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, DC all arrive at 30th Street Station.

Getting Around Town

Public transportation in Philadelphia is through SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and all of their buses are accessible. More information about accessibility and SEPTA is available on their website.

Parking is available for an $18 daily rate at this garage. There is free on-street parking available a few blocks from the venue and metered on-street parking right outside, but you'll have to get a new parking ticket every three hours.

Taxis are plentiful in the city, and Uber and Lyft are very active for ride-sharers.

Register for Wagtail Space US 2024

Register Here!

We're very grateful to The Wharton School and Torchbox for their sponsorship. We thank Four Digits, who hosted the original Wagtail Space, for open-sourcing their beautiful site for all future Wagtail Spaces.

Everyone at Wagtail Space US must agree with this code of conduct to attend any place (conference, workshop, video streams, Slack, social media, etc.) that is associated with Wagtail Space. Everyone means attendees, speakers, sponsors, Wagtail Space US organizers, volunteers, sketch noters, videographers, photographers, virtual venue staff, etc.

This code of conduct will be enforced strictly; everyone is expected to cooperate so we can have a safe and inclusive event.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct or need to report a violation/concern, we will have multiple people you can contact. You can direct message any or all of them privately through the Wagtail CMS Slack (where we discuss the event in the #wagtail-space-us channel) or approach us in person at the event.

You can also contact or approach any of the organizers, and they can contact us so you can get the help you're requesting.

When reporting an incident, please be as specific as possible with your contact info so we can reach you. It also helps to be detailed with as much information as possible, if you have it: names, witnesses, what happened, and any other context that can help.

If you need a virtual escort or any other accommodations to feel safe or comfortable, please let us know so we can provide assistance.

The Quick Version

• Wagtail Space US is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sex, identity, expression, orientation, age, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, immigration status, family status, religion (or lack thereof), education, social class, economic class, or technology choices.
• We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.
• Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any virtual venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter, and other online media.
• When organizers receive a report, they will review what happened and document the resolution. Depending on the severity of the offense, anyone violating these rules will receive either a warning, expulsion from the event at the discretion of the Wagtail Space US organizers, ban from future events, or legal action (with the consent of the victim). If you receive a warning to stop harassing behavior, you must comply immediately.

The Less Quick Version

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sex, identity, expression, orientation, age, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, immigration status, family status, religion (or lack thereof), education, social class, economic class, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the Wagtail Space US organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion with no refund, or banning from future Wagtail Space events.

Wagtail Space US organizers will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a Wagtail Space US organizer immediately. Organizers can be identified as they'll be wearing branded clothing and/or badges.

We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop virtual venues and Wagtail Space US-related social events.