# Join our first Virtual Webmaster Unconference

> [!IMPORTANT]
> It's been a while since we published this blog post. Some of the information may be outdated (for example, some images may be missing, and some links may not work anymore). For information on upcoming events, check out our new [Search Central Unconference page](https://developers.google.com/search/events/search-central-live).

Wednesday, August 12, 2020
![Googlebot attending the Virtual Webmaster Unconference](https://developers.google.com/static/search/blog/images/import/9babf88568b61d857093ef9605d25a99.gif)


While the in-person
[Webmaster Conference events are still on hold](https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-and-webmaster),
we continue to share insights and information with you in the
[Webmaster Conference Lightning Talks](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoqnv2vTMUNf6w9wUu7RgxHkaTrq2Zpf)
series on our [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/channel/UCWf2ZlNsCGDS89VBF_awNvA). But we
understand that you might be missing the connection during live events, so we'd like to invite
you to join a new event format: the first
[Virtual Webmaster Unconference](https://goo.gle/VirtualWebmasterUnconference),
on August 26th, at 8AM PDT!

# What is the Virtual Webmaster Unconference?


Because we want you to actively participate in the event, this is neither a normal Webmaster
Conference nor a typical online conference. This event isn't just for you - it's your event. In
particular, the word "Unconference" means that you get to choose which sessions you want to
attend and become an active part of. You will shape the event by taking part in discussions,
feedback sessions and similar formats that need your input.


It's your chance to collaborate with other webmasters, SEOs, developers, digital marketers,
publishers and Google product teams, such as Search Console and Google Search, and help us to
deliver more value to you and the community.

# How does it work?


We have opened the registration for a few more spots in the event again. If you're seeing
"registration is closed", the spots have filled up already. We may run more events in the
future, so keep an eye on [our Twitter feed](https://twitter.com/googlesearchc) and this
blog.
[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9fcQJqAh0)


As part of the registration process, we will ask you to select two sessions you would like to
participate in. Only the sessions that receive the most votes will be scheduled to take place on
the event day, so make sure you pick your favorite ones before August 19th!


As we have limited spots, we might have to select attendees based on background and demographics
to get a good mix of perspectives in the event. We will let you know by August 20th if your
registration is confirmed. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive the invitation
for the Google Meet call on August 26th with all the other participants, the MC and the session
leads. You can expect to actively participate in the sessions you're interested in via voice
and/or video call through Google Meet. Please note that the sessions will not be recorded; we
will publish a blog post with some of the top learnings after the event.


We have very interesting proposals lined up for you to vote on, as well as other fun surprises.
Save your spot before August 19th and join the first ever Virtual Webmaster Unconference!


Posted by [Martin Splitt](https://50linesofco.de), Search Relations Team and [Aurora Morales](https://www.itsauroramorales.com), Publisher Policy