Hello | مرحباً بكم | Olá | Bonjour | Hola Wikimania-L,
Are you ready to spark ideas, build connections, and supercharge your
Wikimedia skills? Join us for Wikimania 2025
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Wikimania> in Nairobi, Kenya, August
6–9, 2025, for Let’s Connect @ Wikimania 2025, your ticket to creativity,
connection, and collaboration!
Whether you’re an experienced Wikimedia contributor or just curious, these
sessions are your playground to experiment, learn, and network with
passionate peers from around the globe.
For more information about each session, please check out these pages below;
Let’s Connect Wikimania Connectathons;
1.
Are you the builder, the listener or both? Put your communication skills
to the test with Legos. (August 07, 2025 - 14:00 - 15:25 EAT at ELDORET
[Club House])
https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/talk/wikimania2025/talk/8VJL7D/
2.
Cup stacking with peers, without your hands! (August 8, 2025 - 14:00 -
15:25 EAT at ELDORET [Club House])
https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/talk/wikimania2025/talk/9WZP3U/
Let’s Connect Wikimania Learning Clinic;
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Creating Newcomer-Friendly Spaces: Building an Inclusive and
Multigenerational Wikimedia. (August 09, 2025 - 14:00 - 15:25 EAT at
ELDORET [Club House])
https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/talk/wikimania2025/talk/Z9SHQW/
NB: We regret to inform you that all sessions listed above will not be
recorded, and remote participation will not be available.
There is still an opportunity to register for Wikimania virtually. Register
here <https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/tickets/wikimedia/wikimania2025/>.
We look forward to seeing you!
On Behalf of the Let’s Connect Working Group.
Dear Wikimedians,
We’re happy to announce that the full program for Wikimania 2025
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program?fbclid=IwY2xjawLkzE9leHRu…>is
now live! This year, we received a record number of submissions and want to
thank everyone who took the time to send one in – you helped shape the
programme.
Our theme for this year is: “Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact.
Sustainability.” Presenters will reflect on milestones and share
initiatives that move us towards a future that supports ongoing,
sustainable, open collaboration. The conference schedule contains over 100
hours of programming which will be available online and in-person;
spearheaded by more than 400 presenters, with live interpretation into 5
languages.
In addition to the program, we have also published a Meetups page where you
can sign up for an in-person slot, as well as a page with the pre-conference
events happening on 5 August
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Pre-Conference>, and a page
where we are adding tours and side events
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Tours_and_Side_Events>on a
rolling basis.
Take a moment to explore the program, get inspired, and start building your
own schedule by logging in to your eventyay account on the top right of the
screen and marking the sessions you don’t want to miss as favorites. If you
haven’t already, you can still register for the online experience here
<https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/tickets/wikimedia/wikimania2025/>.
We look forward to connecting with you, in Nairobi or remotely, from
5th-9th August 2025.
Kind regards,
Alice Kibombo
Programme Lead - Wikimania 2025
Hello everyone!
A quick reminder that our *Wikimania Hackathon 2025 Newcomer Orientation
Session* is happening *today, July 19th, at 16:00 UTC*! Which starts in 6
hours and 30 minutes.
Whether you're new to Wikimedia tech spaces or just want to learn how to
get involved in this year’s Hackathon, this session is for you. We’ll walk
through what to expect, how to find and join projects, and the support
available for first-time participants.
🔗 *Join us here:*https://meet.google.com/rut-hhff-sug (Check your timezone
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1752940800>)
We look forward to seeing you there and helping you get ready for a great
Hackathon experience in Nairobi!
– *The Wikimania 2025 Hackathon Working Group*
Hi everyone,
Just a quick reminder that the call for projects for the Wikimania 2025
Hackathon is still open!
To submit a project, head over to the Wikimania Hackathon 2025 Phabricator
workboard <https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/7953/> (link
below) and create a task for your project idea. This helps others discover
your idea, join your efforts, and collaborate ahead of the event.
🛠️ Submit your project here:
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/7953/
And don’t forget — even if you're not submitting a project, you can still
get involved!
Browse the workboard <https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/7953/>
and subscribe to projects you'd like to join or support during the
hackathon.
No project is too small, and no experience is “not enough” — this is a
space to experiment, connect, and build freely.
📌 Don't forget to:
-
Add yourself to the Participants List, If you’ve registered to attend
Wikimania and plan to join the Hackathon,[
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Hackathon/Participants_List] –
this helps us plan and connect contributors ahead of time.
-
Check out the Hackathon Resources Page
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Hackathon/Resources for
useful links, project inspiration, onboarding guides, and more.
See you in Kenya!
Best regards,
The Wikimania 2025 Hackathon Working Group
Hello everyone!
A quick reminder that our *Wikimania Hackathon 2025 Newcomer Orientation
Session* is happening *today, July 12th, at 13:00 UTC*! Which starts in 2
hours 30 minutes.
Whether you're new to Wikimedia tech spaces or just want to learn how to
get involved in this year’s Hackathon, this session is for you. We’ll walk
through what to expect, how to find and join projects, and the support
available for first-time participants.
🔗 *Join us here:*https://meet.google.com/geq-hgdb-bvp (Check your timezone
<https://link.gmreg5.net/x/d?c=46978147&l=38969c3d-39d5-4340-9286-93e20fe07f…>
)
We look forward to seeing you there and helping you get ready for a great
Hackathon experience in Nairobi!
– *The Wikimania 2025 Hackathon Working Group*
Join now!
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Joris Quarshie <joris.quarshie(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jul 6, 2025, 7:54 PM
Subject: [Wikitech-ambassadors] Announcing the Wikimania Hackathon 2025 in
Nairobi 🎉
To: <wikitech-ambassadors(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello everyone,
We’re thrilled to announce that the Wikimania Hackathon 2025
<https://link.gmreg5.net/x/d?c=46891699&l=fa899007-39b7-4091-b951-bf352f2381…>
will take place onsite in Nairobi, Kenya!
The Hackathon is a space where technical contributors from across the
movement come together to collaborate and innovate. Whether you're a
developer, designer, QA tester, translator, tech writer, or just curious
about how Wikimedia technology works, this is your chance to connect,
build, and learn.
We’ll be including a Newcomer Track to support first-time participants,
including sessions and help finding projects to join. If you’re attending
as a newcomer, you won’t be alone — we’ve got resources and support to help
you get started. More details will be shared during the Newcomer
Orientation Session, happening on:
-
July 12th at 13:00 UTC
<https://link.gmreg5.net/x/d?c=46891699&l=f5f2cc01-122c-4b49-8887-46cfb5c840…>
(https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1752325200)
-
July 19th at 16:00 UTC
<https://link.gmreg5.net/x/d?c=46891699&l=0f622452-f77b-4cbe-96cd-cf506c5372…>
(https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1752940800)
🎯 Call for Projects Now Open!
We’re now accepting project proposals! Have an idea, task, or feature you'd
like to work on or lead? Head over to our Diff post to learn more and
submit your proposal:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/06/30/call-for-projects-wikimania-hackathon…
for more details about the event, project submission, including how to
prepare and participate.
📌 Important Information:
-
If you’ve registered to attend Wikimania and plan to join the
Hackathon, please
add yourself to the Participants List:
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Hackathon/Participants_List –
this helps us plan and connect contributors ahead of time.
-
Check out the Hackathon Resources Page
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Hackathon/Resources for
useful links, project inspiration, onboarding guides, and more.
We’re excited to build, connect, and hack with you in Nairobi. All are
welcome — from seasoned developers to first-timers!
Best regards,
The Wikimania 2025 Hackathon Working Group
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