https://www.writethedocs.org/ 2026-01-28T10:58:53.160038+00:00 ABlog https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/news/visiting-info/ 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00 Write the Docs Team <section id="visiting-portland-information-is-live-grant-reminders-and-volunteer-information"> <p>Hello fellow documentarians!</p> <p>We’re just over three months out from the conference and want to share a few important updates to help you plan your visit to Portland.</p> <section id="visiting-portland-page-is-live"> <h2>Visiting Portland page is live!</h2> <p>Our <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/visiting/">Visiting Portland</a> page has the latest updates. This year, we’re excited to partner with two new hotels, and share even more delicious food and drink options.</p> <section id="hotel-recommendations"> <h3>Hotel Recommendations</h3> <p><strong>Jupiter Hotel</strong></p> <p>The <a class="reference external" href="https://www.jupiterhotel.com/">Jupiter</a> is again one of our partner hotels and is one of the closest options. It’s also where we’re hosting our Monday evening social. <em>Please note: rooms are only available starting May 3 this year.</em></p> <p><strong>New partner hotels: Hotel Lucia and Sentinel Hotel</strong></p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-04-30&amp;chain=22402&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-05-07&amp;group=GRWRDO&amp;hotel=49677&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1&amp;src=24C">Hotel Lucia</a> is a wonderful downtown hotel offering competitive rates.</p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-04-30&amp;chain=21123&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-05-07&amp;group=1529821&amp;hotel=76781&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1">Sentinel Hotel</a> is a historic luxury hotel featuring Fortune, its bar and lounge with a plant-based menu.</p></li> </ul> <p>Both are close to the Pearl district and Powell’s books, offer a nightly drink hour, and are an eight-minute drive or rideshare to the venue. They also offer bike rentals.</p> <p>Be sure to book through the links above to get the Write the Docs rates.</p> <p>View our <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/visiting/">Visiting Portland</a> page for more information.</p> </section> <section id="opportunity-grant-application-closes-february-5"> <h3>Opportunity grant application closes February 5</h3> <p>The <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/opportunity-grants/">Opportunity Grant</a> supports people who would otherwise not be able to attend the conference by covering ticket and/or other attendance costs. Applications are open to anyone who wants to attend Write the Docs. <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/opportunity-grants/">Learn more at the website. </a></p> </section> <section id="volunteer-with-us"> <h3>Volunteer with Us!</h3> <p>Interested in volunteering? It’s a great way to get involved and help make the conference happen. We are approaching volunteer capacity, so complete the application today. <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/volunteer/">Visit the website for additional information. </a></p> </section> </section> <section id="join-our-community-of-sponsors"> <h2>Join our community of Sponsors</h2> <p>Each year, we are grateful for the support of like-minded organizations that share our belief in a collaborative and welcoming community spirit, helping to make the conference a success.</p> <p>Thanks to our current sponsors:</p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://promptless.ai/?ref=writethedocs">Promptless</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://readme.com/?ref=writethedocs">ReadMe</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://www.gitbook.com/?ref=writethedocs">GitBook</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://www.waldium.com/?ref=writethedocs">Waldium</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://buildwithfern.com/?ref=writethedocs">Fern</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://www.helpdocs.io/?utm_source=writethedocs&amp;utm_medium=sponsor&amp;utm_campaign=wtdp26">HelpDocs</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://about.readthedocs.com/?ref=writethedocs">Read the Docs</a></p></li> </ul> <p>Check out our <a class="reference external" href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2026/sponsors/prospectus/">sponsorship prospectus</a> to learn more and join the community.</p> <p>We look forward to an excellent year!</p> </section> </section>

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