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January 16, 2023 · 7 min · Marcel Bootsman
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Stepping down as lead organizer for WordCamp The Netherlands

I’m stepping down as lead organizer for WordCamp The Netherlands. Not an easy decision, but one I had to make. For myself.

May 31, 2020 · 3 min · Marcel Bootsman
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WordCamps and sustainability

Since I have been organizing several WordCamps, I have realized it is possible to reduce that stream of waste and make a WordCamp more sustainable and less damaging for the environment.

September 7, 2018 · 2 min · Marcel Bootsman
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My experiences at WordCamp Europe 2017 in Paris

This was my third WordCamp Europe. The first one as an attendee, and not a co-organizer. Let me tell you about my experiences.

June 30, 2017 · 8 min · Marcel Bootsman
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On my way to WordCamp Europe 2017 in Paris

I am in a train. The Thalys from Rotterdam to Paris Gare du Nord to be precise. My wife is next to me and we are on our way to Paris for WordCamp Europe 2017.

June 14, 2017 · 2 min · Marcel Bootsman