Dear Wikimedia Education Enthusiasts,

We’re excited to invite you to join Wikimania 2025, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6-9, 2025, with a pre-conference on August 5. This year, as we celebrate two decades of Wikimania, our theme, "Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability," reflects our shared commitment to making free knowledge accessible, impactful, and lasting.

The Call for Program Proposals is open, and we encourage you to submit your ideas and expertise. Proposals can take various forms—whether as an onsite presentation in Nairobi, a remote session from your home or workplace, or a pre-recorded presentation. Submissions close on 31 March 2025, so don’t wait to make your mark!

To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme:

● Workshops that illustrate creative ways teachers and students are using Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects to foster inclusivity in education.

● Case studies demonstrating measurable impacts of Wikimedia projects in learning environments, such as improving digital literacy.

● Panels or talks discussing innovative strategies to sustain knowledge-sharing across diverse cultures and languages.

Visit the program submission site here: https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program

We encourage you to share your unique perspectives and help shape meaningful conversations at the conference.

For inquiries, comments, or assistance with your proposal, please email wikimania@wikimedia.org. Our team of dedicated volunteers will be happy to guide you.

Additionally, to support you in developing your proposals, the Programme Subcommittee will host a consultation hour: 📅 Today, Thursday, 20 March 🕐 13:00 UTC (Find your local time at https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1742475600) 🌐 Video Call Link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84172058297 💬 Live Interpretation Available in Arabic, French, and Swahili

We hope to see program proposals from the vibrant Wikimedia Education community, showcasing your invaluable contributions to inclusive and impactful education. Let’s make Wikimania 2025 a conference to remember, shaped by voices and ideas like yours!

Warm regards,

Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers