One Month Until Write the Docs Portland¶
Write the Docs Portland 2026 is just under one month away on May 3-5, 2026! Whether you’re a programmer, tech writer, designer, project manager, or developer advocate, we have talks and a community for you.
New in 2026¶
This year, we’re excited to be taking over the Martha’s Coffee Shop space. This room will provide much-needed extra space for our Writing Day and Unconference. We’ve heard your feedback about the noise in the unconference – Martha’s gives us room to breathe and have more focused conversations.
The coffee shop will be closed, but Monday and Tuesday morning, sponsors will be hosting drinks and discussions. There will be complimentary espresso, matcha, and discussions in the new space ☕✨. Stay tuned for times and details – and thanks to Promptless and Mintlify for helping make that happen this year.
Buy Your Tickets¶
Still need a ticket? Now is a great time to purchase your ticket at one of our varying price levels. All in-person tickets include the option to attend virtually as well!
Ticket type |
In person |
Virtual |
|---|---|---|
Student or unemployed |
$100 |
$50 |
Independent |
$350 |
$100 |
Corporate |
$650 |
$175 |
Join our Slack Community¶
Our Slack network is the best way to connect with our community. Visit our Slack info page to join and explore a list of our channels.
#wtd-conferences channel¶
Our #wtd-conferences channel is the primary space for virtual communication during the conference. We highly recommend that you join the discussion before the conference!
There is a two-step process to join Slack. You need to complete a short signup form before you can create your account.
Writing Day Projects¶
Call for Writing Day projects! Submit your project by April 22, 2026 to be promoted in our pre-conference Writing Day blog post and email.
Online project submission is optional, and we have several day-of project submissions. We adore all of our projects and volunteers, no matter when they sign up. And don’t forget that this year we’ve added Git and GitHub workshops, resume and portfolio writing and review sessions, and roundtable discussions. All are welcome!
How Do I Participate in the Conference?¶
There are a number of ways to engage in the conference. You can contribute to a Writing Day project, listen to Speaker Talks, facilitate an Unconference session, chat with our Sponsors, join us on the Hike or Urban Walk, or become a volunteer!
View our Attendee Guide for strategies and tips on how to get plugged in and connect with others!
View our Schedule page for exact times of the conference.
Travel Cancellation Policy¶
Unfortunately, international travel to the United States remains complex for many in our community. If you need to cancel travel due to these circumstances, we will waive the 10% cancellation fee and offer a 100% ticket refund. You can find more information in the refund policy section of the Tickets page.
For those unable to attend in person, we offer a virtual ticket option that provides access to view the main stage talks and participate in speaker Q&As in real time.
Your safety and wellbeing are our top priorities, and we support you in making the best decision for yourself.
Thanks to our sponsors¶
We are grateful to have the support of the following companies this year:
See you in a month!