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+title: "Nearing Sellout (2023)"
+meta_title: ""
+description: "Our conference lineup and timeline are reaching their final form, with 90% of all tickets sold out."
+date: 2023-10-27T05:00:00Z
+image: "/images/news/ticket_budget-1080x675.png"
+categories: ["Press Release"]
+author: "Abner Coimbre"
+draft: false
+aliases:
+- /nearing-sellout-2023
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+
+#### Dear Handmade Folks,
+
+With great excitement I share our latest news: Handmade Seattle is now 90% sold out. This response is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for this event (thank you.) Whether you’ll be with us on-site or joining remotely, it’s your moment to secure your place and be a part of this indie celebration, dedicated to Handmade software and its core values:
+
+<div class="flex justify-center">
+  <a href="https://handmadecities.com/tickets" class="btn bg-blue-700 dark:bg-blue-700 
+  dark:text-white hover:bg-blue-800 text-white">Secure Ticket</a>
+</div>
+
+
+#### Conference Schedule Develops Further
+
+Our conference lineup and timeline are reaching their final form. I’m incredibly pumped (and grateful) for the phenomenal presentations these talented folks are cooking up for you. I hope you check out the newest additions.
+
+We also have a fun, animated way for you to keep track of the schedule, right on the [Handmade Seattle](https://handmadecities.com/seattle) page. Here’s a partial screenshot:
+
+![](/images/news/hms_schedule_2023.png)
+
+The timeline becomes increasingly detailed over the next few days. Notice how the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall—our main entrance—is accessible on both Google and Apple maps. Our venue is a short walking distance from the Space Needle!
+
+Finally, keep an eye out for the Friday hangout plans, which we hope to announce a week before the conference.
+
+
+#### Hotels: An Update 🏨
+
+The Mediterranean Inn near the Space Needle remains a favorite choice for many Handmade Seattle attendees. Rooms still seem available, and I personally recommend it!
+
+However, our new event coordinator, advised me that securing hotel discounts and contracts with our crowd size ideally takes a year of planning. Unfortunately then it won’t be until 2024 that we could give support for attendees booking hotels. Forgive the tardiness on this front.
+
+We can still offer discounts to anyone who’s struggling financially, with special consideration to students and anyone affected by the layoffs. Please reach out.
+
+Your Chance for the Trade Show
+
+For those interested in hosting a job booth or showcasing your personal project, a few slots are still up for grabs! Reach out via email to discuss the details. With the conference just around the corner, don’t delay—let’s make these opportunities happen.
+
+To the attendees who’ve already made last-minute-ish requests to participate at Handmade Seattle, you’ll hear back from me soon.
+
+And remember, the private chat server opens to the audience on **Wednesday, November 8th**, exactly one week before the conference. You’ll get an email to join in; I’m looking forward to chatting with you there.
+
+At your service,<br>
+Abner