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Annual Report 2025-2026 to complete
by Florence Devouard 27 Aug '26

27 Aug '26

Hello everyone Please... give a few minutes of your time to summarize the past year here : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Offline_Projects/Reports/August_2026 Feel free to add information about challenges :) For those who had panels at Wikimania, do not forget to mention those of course. Cheers Anthere

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Re: Internet-in-a-Box
by James Heilman 26 Aug '26

26 Aug '26

Benoit has taken on the work. So we should be good for now :-) Best J On Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 4:28 AM Christoph Kepper <christoph(a)pediapress.com> wrote: > Hi James, > > If this hasn’t been resolved so far, I would like to better understand how > much work is involved in handling this and how the process works from the > logistics side. I have some capacity to handle a low-volume of orders in > Europe (I am based in Germany). > > Best, > Christoph > > Christoph Kepper > > PediaPress GmbH > Moritz-Hilf-Str. 26 > 65549 Limburg > > Phone: +49 (0)6131 3271809 > http://pediapress.com > > > On 4. Aug 2026 at 21:54:37, James Heilman via Offline-l < > offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > >> Hey All >> >> Canada Post has stopped shipping to "Austria, Belgium, the Czech >> Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, >> Portugal and Spain >> <https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-post-parcel-eu-duty-9.7257147>" >> as of this July with no solution being put in place for a couple of years >> by the sounds of it. Shipping by FedEx is about 60 USD. And with micro SD >> cards nearly impossible to get, assembling IIAB at volume is getting beyond >> me. Is there anyone interested in taking on European assembly and shipping? >> >> Best >> -- >> James Heilman >> MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian >> _______________________________________________ >> Offline-l mailing list -- offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to offline-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> > -- James Heilman MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian

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Internet-in-a-Box
by James Heilman 04 Aug '26

04 Aug '26

Hey All Canada Post has stopped shipping to "Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain <https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-post-parcel-eu-duty-9.7257147>" as of this July with no solution being put in place for a couple of years by the sounds of it. Shipping by FedEx is about 60 USD. And with micro SD cards nearly impossible to get, assembling IIAB at volume is getting beyond me. Is there anyone interested in taking on European assembly and shipping? Best -- James Heilman MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian

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OWID on an android
by James Heilman 25 Jun '26

25 Jun '26

Hey All Has anyone used this / got this to work? https://github.com/iiab/iiab-android -- James Heilman MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian

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Re: VIZWP Tool, test first version and/or join a demo event
by Florence Devouard 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

-------- Message transféré -------- Sujet : [Wikimedia-l] Re: VIZWP Tool, test first version and/or join a demo event (was Re: Re: Birth of a new visualisation tool) Date : Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:53:07 +0200 De : Florence Devouard via Wikimedia-l <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Répondre à : Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Pour : wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Copie à : Florence Devouard <fdevouard(a)gmail.com> Hello Reminder that the presentation of the latest developments in the VIZWP tool will take place today at 18h UTC+2 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:VIZWP_05_06_2026 Everyone warmly invited to attend ! Best Florence Le 27/05/2026 à 18:03, Florence Devouard via Wikimedia-l a écrit : > > Hello ! > > There are new elements to look for in the Wikipedia articles > visualization toolVIZWP tool > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli…> > > Two of the features selected during phase I of the project in 2025 > were already developed and published, beta mode. > > You may test the tool with the dataset we originally created for this > purpose (most important articles related to climate and climate > change) - this is the easiest way > OR you can create and import your own dataset using the new > topic-builder tool assisted with AI - takes more time, but very > rewarding. > > If you want to test the tool on your side, I invite you totest it here > <https://impact-visualizer.wmcloud.org/topics/23#bubble>and then drop > comments, bugs, suggestionsthere > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli…> > Your feedback is very important to us. > > To test the creation and import of your own dataset, please check out > :new topic-builder tool <https://topic-builder.wikiedu.org/> > > > Another option is to join us at one of the dedicated events coming > soon for a demo and a chat. Check out > here :https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Climate_Change/Community#2026 > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli…> > Next chat in English is planned on June 5th. Register > here:Event:VIZWP_05_06_2026 > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:VIZWP_05_06_2026>There is a > discussion in French planned on June 10th. > > Finally, if you want to be personally informed of the next steps of > the tool, please sign up here > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli…>. > > > Cheers > > Anthere > >>> >>> >>> >>> Le mar. 21 oct. 2025 à 20:18, Florence Devouard >>> <fdevouard(a)gmail.com> a écrit : >>> >>> BESIDES.... >>> >>> I'll host a workshop this Friday at 17h UTC+2 during which I >>> will present the first sketches propositions of the tool. >>> >>> Please join to talk about it, criticize, propose changes, push >>> for some features over others, and so on. >>> >>> 👉 *Register to the sketches workshop here : >>> *https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:VIZWP_24_10_2025 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> IF YOU CAN NOT join the event (or do not want to), please have a >>> look directly at the sketches proposed and give a feedback about >>> each proposition. Please {{bebold}} ! >>> >>> 👉 *Look and comment the first sketches here : >>> *https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Climate_Change/Tool/Co-design_activities >>> >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Anthere >>> >>> >>> --------- >>> >>> >>> *Context*/ >>> >>> Visualizing Sustainability and Climate Change/is a research >>> project aimed at identifying and visualizing knowledge gaps >>> related to sustainability and climate changeon Wikipedia. The >>> project helps visualize these knowledge gaps, supports >>> communities in improving content on this important topic, >>> facilitates collaboration among multilingual communities and >>> partners, and strengthens the capacity of Wikipedia contributors >>> to document and share information on climate change (as well as >>> sustainability and SDGs). >>> >>> In practice, in collaboration with Wikimedia projects focused on >>> sustainability and climate change,*the initiative will produce a >>> visual tool*that allows users to evaluate and monitor the >>> quality and quantity of articles related to sustainability and >>> climate change on Wikipedia across different languages. >>> >>> In the long run, the tool is expected to serve beyond the >>> specific « Climate change » topic ;) >>> >>> The projet is developped as part of a research project, promoted >>> by SUPSI, funded by the SNSF, with the patronage ofWikimedia >>> Italia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Italia>. >>> On the Wiki Community side of things, the organizations involved >>> areWikimedistas de Uruguay >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedistas_de_Uruguay>,Wiki >>> in Africa <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_In_Africa>, >>> andWiki Education Foundation. >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Education_Foundation> >>> If you are interested in knowing more of the project, I suggest >>> you head here : >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli… >>> If you want to see the first sketches, first definition of user >>> requirements, the dataset we are working on, go there : >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli… >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visual_Analytics_for_Sustainability_and_Cli…> >>> * >>> * >>> >>> Warm Regards, >>> >>> Anthere for the VIZWP tool team >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-l mailing list -- wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org, >>> guidelines at: >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >>> Public archives at >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org… >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> wikimedia-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-l mailing list --wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org, guidelines at:https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines andhttps://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >>> Public archives athttps://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.o… >>> To unsubscribe send an email towikimedia-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-l mailing list --wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org, guidelines at:https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines andhttps://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >> Public archives athttps://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.o… >> To unsubscribe send an email towikimedia-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list --wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org, guidelines at:https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines andhttps://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l > Public archives athttps://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.o… > To unsubscribe send an email towikimedia-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org

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(ENGLISH et FRANCAIS) Wiki Mentor Africa Women Tech Summit! 27-30 March 2026
by Florence Devouard 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Wiki Mentor Africa (TMA) is launching a brand-new annual flagship event designed specifically *for women and girls who want to develop technical skills in the Wikimedia open-source ecosystem.* The WMA Women Tech Summit offers *hands-on training in Documentation, Design, and Coding — delivered concurrently in English and French* by dedicated trainers. * English-French: No interpretation delays, no barriers. * Beginner-friendly and fully practical * Built to bridge the gender gap in Wikimedia tech contribution * Open to all women and girls — across every African country and beyond This is an important step towards greater female representation in Wikimedia’s technical spaces. If you know women and girls in your community, affiliate, or user group who are curious about contributing technically to Wikimedia projects — this is the summit for them. :point_right: *Register now:* https://bit.ly/4c4VZ7J Florence / Anthere, in support of the organising team *************** Pour les francophones... Une opportunité à ne pas manquer : le Wiki Mentor Africa Women Tech Summit ! Du 27 au 30 mars 2026 Wiki Mentor Africa (TMA) lance un tout nouvel événement phare annuel spécialement conçu *pour les femmes et les jeunes filles qui souhaitent développer des compétences techniques au sein de l'écosystème open source de Wikimedia*. Le Sommet technologique des femmes WMA propose des *formations pratiques en documentation, conception et codage, dispensées simultanément en anglais et en français* par des formateurs et formatrices spécialisés. * Anglais-français : pas de retard d'interprétation, pas de barrières. * Adapté aux débutantes et entièrement pratique * Conçu pour réduire l'écart entre les sexes dans la contribution technique à Wikimédia * Ouvert à toutes les femmes et filles — dans tous les pays d'Afrique et au-delà Il s'agit d'une étape importante vers une plus grande représentation des femmes dans les espaces techniques de Wikimédia. Si vous connaissez des femmes et des filles dans votre communauté, votre association affiliée ou votre groupe d'utilisateurs qui souhaitent contribuer techniquement aux projets Wikimédia — ce sommet est fait pour elles. :point_right: *Inscription:* https://bit.ly/4c4VZ7J Florence / Anthere, en soutient de l'équipe organisatrice

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Re: Offline-l Digest, Vol 153, Issue 3
by James Heilman 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Hey Ravi That would be excellent. How should folks reach out to you? Can add you here https://mdwiki.org/wiki/WikiProjectMed:Internet-in-a-Box/Buy and https://mdwiki.org/wiki/WikiProjectMed:Internet-in-a-Box/DIY You're willing to do this as a volunteer? J On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 5:03 AM <offline-l-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > Send Offline-l mailing list submissions to > offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/offline-l.lists.wikimedia.org/ > > You can reach the person managing the list at > offline-l-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Offline-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: IIAB for the US market (Ravi Bhattarai) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:53:53 -0600 > From: Ravi Bhattarai <axon.rb(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Offline-l] Re: IIAB for the US market > To: Using Wikimedia projects and MediaWiki offline > <offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Cc: Omprakash D Gnawali <gnawali(a)gmail.com> > Message-ID: > <CAFk3=CNyUjKFPHK23+uthv69nBZ2THgwpcj9tw= > 3JTK6OA8H4g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="0000000000003daf51064b0cf480" > > I am in Plano, Texas and I have set up IIAB on old machines or portable > devices. > If anyone needs assistance, I can set up or provide training globally. > > My +2 Cents. > Ravi > > On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM Samuel Klein via Offline-l < > offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > > > How is this build work coming? The tariffs are only getting higher... I > > know some of the stock has made it to Boston. > > > > a) I'd love to have multiple people trained in how to do this in the US > > (and worldwide) at least in SF and Bostoni > > b) I'd like to see new design proposals for a custom box, that we could > > get made in bulk (at these volumes, the cost should not be significant) > > c) I know a couple colleagues who have students that might want to help > > with IIAB development and testing, perhaps we could list potential > projects > > / first-time github issues on meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIAB > > > > . > > > > Warmly, > > SJ > > > > On Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM Samuel Klein <meta.sj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> I'm interested in getting more involved, and working with anyone else > who > >> wants to. > >> We have local suppliers of microSD cards that seem fine. > >> > >> On Fri, Aug 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM James Heilman <jmh649(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >>> Hey All > >>> > >>> We at Wiki Project Med have paused further shipping of IIAB to the USA > >>> due to tariff processes. We were getting about 80 US orders for IIAB > >>> per month. We continue to ship to the rest of the world. > >>> > >>> Basically we charged about 20 USD for assembly, managing postage, and > >>> shipping resulting in a total cost of 63 USD per unit. Wondering if > >>> there are folks in the USA interested in getting involved and managing > >>> that aspect? > >>> > >>> The boards come from the UK which sounds like it is tariff free but > >>> the uSD cards come from China which is at 55% tariffs. So we are still > >>> at the investigative stages on what makes sense. > >>> > >>> Best > >>> -- > >>> James Heilman > >>> MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Offline-l mailing list -- offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >>> To unsubscribe send an email to offline-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Samuel Klein @metasj w:user:sj +1 617 529 > 4266 > >> > > > > > > -- > > Samuel Klein @metasj w:user:sj +1 617 529 > 4266 > > _______________________________________________ > > Offline-l mailing list -- offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > To unsubscribe send an email to offline-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > >

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IIAB for the US market
by James Heilman 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hey All We at Wiki Project Med have paused further shipping of IIAB to the USA due to tariff processes. We were getting about 80 US orders for IIAB per month. We continue to ship to the rest of the world. Basically we charged about 20 USD for assembly, managing postage, and shipping resulting in a total cost of 63 USD per unit. Wondering if there are folks in the USA interested in getting involved and managing that aspect? The boards come from the UK which sounds like it is tariff free but the uSD cards come from China which is at 55% tariffs. So we are still at the investigative stages on what makes sense. Best -- James Heilman MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian

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Re: Offline-l Digest, Vol 152, Issue 3
by Tim Moody 14 Feb '26

14 Feb '26

There's a $10K + cottage industry here if someone wants to take it on. There are no technical or logistical problems; the Canadian team manages it easily. We just need someone in the US to handle US distribution. Assembly consists in snapping 3 things together and inserting an sdcard. The sdcards must be duplicated, but there is a device to do it. Then there are periodic trips to the post office. On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM <offline-l-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > Send Offline-l mailing list submissions to > offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/offline-l.lists.wikimedia.org/ > > You can reach the person managing the list at > offline-l-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Offline-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: IIAB for the US market (Samuel Klein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:37:57 -0800 > From: Samuel Klein <meta.sj(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Offline-l] Re: IIAB for the US market > To: Using Wikimedia projects and MediaWiki offline > <offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, Adam Holt <holt(a)unleashkids.org>, > Omprakash D Gnawali <gnawali(a)gmail.com> > Message-ID: > <CAAtU9WKPPnhotBF3Jw== > TvMQPKSWL45Wezm1bG3Di8r9urcr5g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="00000000000038bfff064a8e2a5a" > > How is this build work coming? The tariffs are only getting higher... I > know some of the stock has made it to Boston. > > a) I'd love to have multiple people trained in how to do this in the US > (and worldwide) at least in SF and Bostoni > b) I'd like to see new design proposals for a custom box, that we could get > made in bulk (at these volumes, the cost should not be significant) > c) I know a couple colleagues who have students that might want to help > with IIAB development and testing, perhaps we could list potential projects > / first-time github issues on meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIAB>. > > Warmly, > SJ > > On Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM Samuel Klein <meta.sj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > I'm interested in getting more involved, and working with anyone else who > > wants to. > > We have local suppliers of microSD cards that seem fine. > > > > On Fri, Aug 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM James Heilman <jmh649(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Hey All > >> > >> We at Wiki Project Med have paused further shipping of IIAB to the USA > >> due to tariff processes. We were getting about 80 US orders for IIAB > >> per month. We continue to ship to the rest of the world. > >> > >> Basically we charged about 20 USD for assembly, managing postage, and > >> shipping resulting in a total cost of 63 USD per unit. Wondering if > >> there are folks in the USA interested in getting involved and managing > >> that aspect? > >> > >> The boards come from the UK which sounds like it is tariff free but > >> the uSD cards come from China which is at 55% tariffs. So we are still > >> at the investigative stages on what makes sense. > >> > >> Best > >> -- > >> James Heilman > >> MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Offline-l mailing list -- offline-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >> To unsubscribe send an email to offline-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >> > > > > > > -- > > Samuel Klein @metasj w:user:sj +1 617 529 > 4266 > > > > > -- > Samuel Klein @metasj w:user:sj +1 617 529 4266 >

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Call for Proposals: ESEAP Conference 2026 & Offline Wiki Synergy
by Butch Bustria 20 Dec '25

20 Dec '25

Hi everyone, I am writing to share an important opportunity for the offline wiki community to shape the conversation in one of our most geographically and technologically diverse regions. The *ESEAP Conference 2026* (East, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific) will be taking place in *Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from May 15–17, 2026*. The Call for Program Submissions is currently open, and the *deadline is December 20, 2025*. *Why this matters for us:* The theme for this conference is *"New Era of ESEAP: Pioneer the Future Together!"* There is perhaps no region where "offline" access is more critical to the future than ESEAP. From the remote archipelagos of the Pacific Islands where connectivity is often expensive or unreliable, to rural educational settings in Asia, the "last mile" is still a massive barrier to knowledge equity. If we want to "pioneer the future," we must ensure that the future includes the millions of people in this region currently disconnected from the sum of all knowledge. *Synergy & Language for Your Proposals:* If you are working on projects involving Kiwix, Internet-in-a-Box, WikiFundi, or local offline deployments, I strongly encourage you to submit a proposal. To help align your offline work with the conference theme, here are some suggested "synergy angles" and language you can adapt for your submission: - *Angle 1: The "Equity" Synergy* - *Language:* "Bridging the digital divide in the region is not just a technical challenge; it is an equity imperative. Offline access ensures that the 'New Era' of ESEAP leaves no community behind, regardless of their connectivity status." - *Focus:* Rights to information, indigenous communities (e.g., Manobo, Kadazan-Dusun), and rural education. - *Angle 2: The "Resilience" Synergy* - *Language:* "In a region prone to natural disasters—from typhoons in Asia to cyclones in the Pacific—offline knowledge databases serve as critical, resilient infrastructure when the grid goes down." - *Focus:* Climate change adaptation, emergency preparedness, and resilient networks. - *Angle 3: The "Education" Synergy* - *Language:* "Empowering the next generation of ESEAP editors starts in the classroom. Tools like Kiwix allow us to bring Wikipedia into schools in East Timor, Cambodia, Indonesia, and beyond, fostering digital literacy before reliable internet arrives." - *Focus:* Partnerships with local schools, Ministries of Education, and digital literacy programs. *Key Details:* - *Conference Wiki:* ESEAP Conference 2026 on Meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026> - *Submission Page:* Program Submissions <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/Program/Submissions> - *Deadline:* December 20, 2025 Let’s ensure that the *Offline* story is front and center in Kaohsiung. Please reply here if you are planning to submit so we can coordinate our message! Best regards, Butch Bustria ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is privileged and intended only for the recipients named. If the reader is not a representative of the intended recipient, any review, dissemination or copying of this message or the information it contains is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender, and delete the original message and attachments. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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