JoomlaDay Chicago and JoomlaCamp Chicago News

The current global crisis has changed the way most of us live unrecognisably in recent days.  We would like to take this opportunity to assure you of the support of the whole Joomla Project throughout this period.  With many regions and countries already in lockdown for weeks and more entering into it daily, we would like to encourage our community and users to stay in touch over these hard times. There is no better time than now to remember what unites us and makes us the strong, dynamic, caring community we are all proud to be members of.

Communicate, Engage, Exchange Ideas, Contribute.
Let's face this crisis "together as one".

Joomla is a great way to break boredom and keep your brain active!

Whilst we are in lockdown, many of us will find ourselves with a lot more time on our hands.  Now is a great time to learn Joomla, expand your existing skills and most importantly volunteer your time to helping make the project better for everyone.

New to Joomla?  Learn more about it

The launch.joomla.org platform allows you to build your Joomla site in a few clicks, to install or test new components, new templates. Do not hesitate to also test your project in Joomla 4.

Looking for some likeminded company? Attend a Virtual JUG or other online Joomla event.

One of the major blows to the community has been the cancellation of events and Joomla User Group meetings in person.  Many have worked hard to take these events online, which brings a positive note, as you will be able to attend events that distance may have prevented you from doing so originally.

Joomla 3.9.16 is now available. This is a security release for the 3.x series of Joomla which addresses six security vulnerabilities and contains over 20 bug fixes and improvements.

Don't forget to backup your site first

What's in 3.9.16?

Joomla 3.9.16 includes 6 security vulnerability fixes and addresses several bugs, including:

Security Issues Fixed

• Low Priority - Core - SQL injection in Featured Articles menu parameters (affecting Joomla 1.7.0 through 3.9.15) More information »
• Low Priority - Core - CSRF in com_templates image actions (affecting Joomla 3.2.0 through 3.9.15) More information »
• Low Priority - Core - XSS in Protostar and Beez3 (affecting Joomla 3.0.0 through 3.9.15) More information »
• Low Priority - Core - Incorrect Access Control in com_templates (affecting Joomla 2.5.0 through 3.9.15) More information »
• Low Priority - Core - Identifier collisions in com_users (affecting Joomla 3.0.0 through 3.9.15) More information »
• Low Priority - Core - Incorrect Access Control in com_fields SQL field (affecting Joomla 3.7.0 through 3.9.15) More information »

Bug fixes and Improvements

• Link rel attributes: ‘noopener’ attributes #28005, ‘sponsored’ and ‘ugc’ attributes #28055 
• Fields - Imagelist: Correct the display of the folder structure #16708
• Popular Tags Module fix #27745
• User - Contact Creator plugin: catid fixed #27949

Visit GitHub for the full list of bug fixes.

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JoomlaDay Chicago joins experts, global thought leaders, technologists and enthusiasts for a one-day conference at DePaul University - Loop Campus.

Sessions are planned for beginners to experts, featuring top industry speakers and presentations capturing all aspects of Joomla capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to associate your brand with one of the most trusted and leading content management systems (CMS) available by sponsoring JoomlaDay Chicago!

We have worked hard to create a number of sponsorship levels and packages to meet your marketing needs and budget. Opportunities range from $50 to $1,000. 

The funds raised through sponsorship go towards the planning and execution of the event.

For details and to SPONSOR, go to: joomladaychicago.com/sponsor

We are pleased to announce that the date has been set for JoomlaDay Chicago 2020.  It will be on Saturday, October 17th at DePaul University Loop Campus.  We've checked and the Chicago Marathon is the weekend BEFORE, so we should not have any issues with street blockage due to pre-event activities.  

What is Joomla?

Joomla! is an open-source, community-built, comunity-supported content management system.  It can be used for many types of sites and comes with many features in it's core, lessening the need for extensions. (for more information see: joomla.org)

What is JoomlaDay Chicago?

JoomlaDay Chicago is a day (or more) where Joomla! developers, designers and enthusiasts come together to share knowledge and connect with other Joomlers.  This event is held in Chicago, but is open to anyone who wants to participate.  Past events have included sessions for beginneers through advanced users, bug squash, the Joomla! exam, and more.

Oh my gosh!  Can you believe that JoomlaDay Chicago is done! 

Despite the drop in temperatures, the (literal!) roadblocks and other stumbles, it turned out to be a GREAT day! 

From the Keynote to the sessions and finally the social event, it was an all-around fantastic day.

The Goal

When the planning started for this event eleven months ago, the  goal was to create an event that would continue to grow, as well as connect and advance the Joomla! Community. 

Joomla 3.9.12 is now available. This is a security fix release for the 3.x series of Joomla which addresses one security vulnerability and contains over 30 bug fixes and improvements.

What's in 3.9.12?

Joomla 3.9.12 includes one security vulnerability fix and several bugs and improvements, including:

Security Issues Fixed

• Low Priority - Core - XSS in logo parameter of default templates (affecting Joomla 3.0.0 through 3.9.11) More information »

Bug fixes and Improvements

• Fix for minyear and maxyear in the calendar #26119
• Handle Google Font weights and styles in Protostar #25976
• Fix user session on mssql server #23213
• Protect SQL servers by adding pause mechanism to cli finder indexer #13502
• Fix Imagelist custom field default image #26352

Visit GitHub for the full list of bug fixes.

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The first day of Fall is here and brings with it 20% off savings on JoomlaDay Chicago General Admission.

At JoomlaDay Chicago, industry presenters share their expertise and passion for Joomla! and cover a wide variety of topics for both new and experienced Joomla users. The event will be held at DePaul University Loop Campus in downtown Chicago. Right on State Street, the campus is near many Chicago attractions. A day of great sessions, Joomla! Certification Exam and networking at Sip'n Social.

The event will be held at DePaul University Loop Campus in downtown Chicago. Right on State Street, the campus is near many Chicago attractions.

REGISTER Today with Coupon Code: FALL

We invited you to stick around after JoomlaDay Chicago and join us at our Sip'n Social.  

It is a great way to get to know the presenters and fellow attendees.  

The Sip'n Social will be from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Exchequer Restaurant and Pub (226 S. Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60604), steps away from DePaul University's Loop Campus.

We will be providing light appetizers along with: Soda, Coffee, Tea, House Wines (Chardonnay, Merlot, and White Zinfandel) Domestic Draft Beers (Bud, Bud Lite, Exchequer Amber Ale).

We do have limited space, so let us know asap that you're coming.

JoomlaDay Chicago is coming October 12, 2019 at DePaul University's Loop Campus.  There will be fantastic sessions, Joomla! Certification Exam and a roomful of like-minded Joomlers.  Space is limited.

REGISTER NOW

The JoomlaDay Chicago Joomla Certification Exam is now available for purchase!

Here's how to register:

1. Save your seat on joomladaychicago.com. We have a limited number of seats available.
2. Register for Exam Cram.  Your registration includes Joomla review, lunch and snacks to prepare you for the exam.
3. Purchase exam from joomla.org. The last day to purchase the exam is 10/9/2019.
   If you are taking the exam again, please contact me before purchasing your exam.
   
   Click here to purchase exam on joomla.org

If you need assistance or have questions, contact me. 

We know it's a little bit of work, but...take a few minutes and REGISTER for this year's JoomlaDay Chicago event.  

With fantastic sessions and a Q&A panel, what are you waiting for?  SIGN-UP NOW

Oh and because we feel bad about making you work on a holiday, enter coupon code: LABORDAY to receive $10 off your sessions registration.  This special ends at midnight CST September 2nd.

Time flies... it was not long ago, we just starting to plan for this year's JoomlaDay Chicago event, now were are just 6 short weeks away.  As you may imagine, things are heating up around here.

​Schedule
The speaker schedule is set and includes a Q&A panel at the end of the day to get your Joomla! questions answered.  The Joomla! Certification Exam will be offered in English only along with a review session for those last minute questions. 

​Hotels
With the Chicago marathon happening on October 13th, it may be challenging getting a room. We've been updating the accommodations list as rooms sell out.  Be sure to click the link from the Hotel page to have any discount codes automatically applied.

​Networking Event
We are still working on a place to hangout afterwards, if you have suggestions please let us know.

More soon!

Joomla 3.9.11 is now available. This is a security fix release for the 3.x series of Joomla which addresses one security vulnerability and contains over 25 bug fixes and improvements.

What's in 3.9.11?

Joomla 3.9.11 includes one security vulnerability fix and several bugs and improvements, including:

Security Issues Fixed

• Low Priority - Core - Hardening com_contact contact form (affecting Joomla 1.6.2 through 3.9.10) More information »

Bug fixes and Improvements

• Custom Fields: Fix language strings/unknown columns/sorting #25476
• Creating categories on the fly with numbers #25024
• Fix database schema checker for MySQL 8 #25658
• Tree sorting in templates file tree #25792
• Improved PHP 7.4 compatibility #25784

Visit GitHub for the full list of bug fixes.

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In exactly 2 months from today is JoomlaDay Chicago 2019 in the Chicago Loop!  It has been a few years since we've been in the heart of Chicago.   This year's event has some fantastic sessions.  If you've not seen it, click here to check it out the schedule of the day.

We're making final preparations for a networking event after the panel discussion.  We hope that everyone will be able to stick aroung and join us.

Sadly, Joomla World Conference JWC has been postponed due to concerns about Brexit. Click here to read the official announcement.

Did you know that Joomla turns 14 this week? Check out the 14 birthday designs until August 31st. Show your support and get your Joomla Gear TODAY!

Space is limited.

Did you know that August 14th is Joomla's 14th birthday?  To celebrate there is a limited edition 14th birthday design available in the Joomla Shop.  The design will only be available until August 31st.  Show your support and get your Joomla Gear TODAY!

Joomla, an open-source, community supported content management system is good for all types of sites.  Learn more at Joomla.org

After a year without a JWC in 2018, the board were eager to bring together the Joomla! Community with a World Conference in 2019. London was chosen as a venue and the dates were announced for November 2019.

Planning for this event was at an advanced stage and tickets were being sold. Then the deadline for Brexit was extended to 31st October 2019 and in the last week the new UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been elected with a mandate to ensure Brexit happens on 31st October, even if that means without any form of deal with the EU.

Sadly, for an international conference planned for the weeks after Brexit, there is considerable doubt and uncertainty around travel requirements to the UK and what (if any) visas may be required. This coupled with the huge workload already on the limited resources of the community with Joomla 4 at an advanced development stage, the Board has very reluctantly taken the decision to postpone JWC2019 to some date yet to be announced.

We will be going through the process of refunding tickets to those who have purchased and will keep you informed as soon as a new event can be scheduled. Whilst this is an unfortunate decision, we feel that the uncertainty over potential travel restrictions could lead to many international attendees either not being able to attend, or not wanting to risk planning travel before there is certainty about Brexit. It is therefore prudent to take this decision now rather than risk significant losses should the event have to be cancelled at the last minute.

Joomla is a global and productive Community creating and developing the award winning CMS software which powers around 3% of all websites. Together we have created both a truly remarkable software package as well as a community of like minded volunteers who strive to contribute and add to making Joomla even more wonderful.