IMPORTANT UPDATE (updated 2/28/2021): Due to the ongoing global pandemic, Macstock has been officially postponed to a future date yet to be confirmed. I’m targeting the 4th weekend of July 2022.
ALL PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TICKETS TO MACSTOCK 2020 WILL BE HONORED FOR THE NEXT IN-PERSON MACSTOCK CONFERENCE!
For more details, please see this post:
https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/macstock-news/important-update-macstock-2020-postponement/
Macstock:Play!
Can “work” be something to love?
Whether working for yourself or for someone else, studies have shown that fostering a fun work environment through music, games, or hobbies often leads to increased productivity. When you attend Macstock, you’ll hear community-leading experts consider the theme “Play” and share innovative new ways to make life more enriching, happy, and playful!
And because this is Macstock, you’ll also have a unique opportunity to meet other members of the Apple community from around the globe who’ll also be visiting Macstock this summer!
Be sure to join us for the 6th Annual Macstock Conference coming your way soon!
Coming to Macstock!
2 Days of Talks
Macstock has something for everyone, from beginners to experts! With this year’s theme Play!, we’ve got a schedule designed to appeal to Mac and iOS fanatics of all skill levels.
Macstock Film Fest
Do you have an original short (1-2 min) film shot or edited on your Mac or iPhone within the past year? Submit it to the 2nd Annual Macstock Film Fest and share it at Macstock!
More info here!
More Planned!
We like to celebrate milestones at Macstock and this year is no different! Though not finalized yet, we’re working on a surprise that we think will delight!
15+ years in the making….
Single Day Pass
Single Weekend Day- The Macstock Single Day Pass includes:
- Single Day Admission
- All featured morning sessions for that day
- Your choice of available afternoon Deeper Dive talks (limited seating)
- Take part in this year’s Macstock Swap Trading Zone
- Free Lunch included
- A Limited Edition Macstock T-shirt!
Weekend Pass
COMING SOON- The Weekend Pass includes:
- All featured morning sessions
- Your choice of available afternoon Deeper Dive talks (limited seating)
- All Special Programming for the weekend including the 2nd Annual Macstock Short Film Fest
- Macstock Swap Trading Zone
- Free Lunch Included
- A Limited Edition Macstock T-shirt!
- Free Macstock Digital Pass Included with your Weekend Pass!
- Bonus swag for Weekend Pass holders!
- Access to Macstock’s Saturday Night Activities (Subject to Change)
Digital Pass
Available Early Summer- Can’t make it to Macstock?
- Each Macstock 2022 Digital Pass is scheduled to include:
- Featured morning sessions.
- Main Stage Deeper Dive talks.
- Breakout Room Deeper Dive talks.
- Recorded videos will be delivered within a few weeks of the weekend ending.
Meet Our Speakers
Our First Round of Macstock Speakers will be announced soon!
Sign up for our Newsletter or follow on Twitter to find out who will be taking the stage at Macstock this summer!
Macstock’s Venue
Macstock will be held in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake IL.
In addition to the main auditorium, Macstock features breakout rooms giving speakers the opportunity to take “Deeper Dives” on their topic with a smaller, more intimate, group of Macstock attendees (limited seating).
McHenry County College (MCC)
8900 U.S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2761
Where to Stay
Hampton Inn of McHenry is partnering with Macstock as our Preferred Partner Hotel!
Please visit our Lodging page to learn about the special rates available to Macstock attendees as well as other area hotels to choose from.
Keep in Touch!
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