One week to go till WWDC, which implies it’s time to recap what’s happening, irrespective of the way you’ll be attending: Absolutely distant, in-person with an area group, or on-site in Cupertino.
It’s good to see that Apple continues to recognise group occasions on the official web site, however I discovered having the entire distant occasions listed alongside the in-person ones just a little overwhelming. What it does present is how a lot stuff goes on round this convention. With greater than 30 occasions and watch events listed worldwide, the convention mustn’t have to be a solo expertise until you need it to be! If the “record of every thing” on the official web site is an excessive amount of, there’s a way more structured community-curated model in Paul Hudson’s WWDC occasions repository.
The principle community-run occasion is One Extra Factor. I wrote some phrases on this brand-new occasion just a few weeks in the past once they first introduced it, and it seems like issues are coming collectively. There’s a partial record of audio system on the location, particular occasions operating all week, and naturally, this would be the greatest place to view the keynote in the event you’re in Cupertino with out a golden ticket. 🎟️
However that’s not it with regards to group occasions, with espresso occasions each morning and not less than one night occasion per day, you gained’t be wanting pals in the event you’re in Cupertino for the week.
What else? Properly no WWDC week could be full with out a “Dwell close to WWDC” profit live performance from James Dempsey and the Breakpoints, and fortunately, the week is full! 🎸
An important factor you are able to do now could be get your tickets for any occasions you’d prefer to attend. Nearly all occasions require registration or a ticket, and so they’ll promote out so don’t delay!
I’ll be following alongside from residence this 12 months, however will nonetheless sing alongside to “Yet one more factor…” on Wednesday night as if I had been there. 👍
Dave Verwer 
