Dear Wikibase Community,
We are thrilled to announce that Wikimania 2025 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on August 6-9, with a pre-conference and Hackathon on August 5. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wikimania, and our theme—"Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability."—reflects our ongoing commitment to shaping a global and inclusive Wikimedia movement.
As part of this celebration, we invite you to contribute your expertise and creativity by submitting program proposals for sessions that align with our theme. Your ideas matter. Proposals can be presented in various formats: ● Remote presentations from the comfort of your home or workplace. ● Pre-recorded sessions to share at the conference. ● Onsite presentations in Nairobi, Kenya.
To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme: ● Share insights on how the Wikibase platform can empower underrepresented communities and foster cross-cultural collaboration. ● Demonstrate projects using Wikibase to facilitate linked open data solutions with measurable benefits for researchers, institutions, or public knowledge. ● Discuss strategies for maintaining and expanding Wikibase installations while ensuring long-term engagement and community growth.
We believe your unique perspectives as Wikibase users are integral to this conversation, and your contributions will make a lasting impact on the Wikimedia community.
Proposals must be submitted on or before March 31, 2025. For submission guidelines, visit Wikimania 2025 Program Submission Site at https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program .
Have suggestions, comments, or requests? Please email at wikimania@wikimedia.org , and our team of dedicated volunteers will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to seeing your contributions that highlight the continued impact of Wikibase at this landmark event. Let’s work together to make Wikimania 2025 a truly memorable celebration of free knowledge and community collaboration.
Warm regards,
Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers