Michael Snow wrote:
So I'd like to again thank those Phoebe named and add a few more, although there are inevitably some whose names I may not know to recognize their contributions.
See, I knew I could never get all the names. I'm adding one that I missed.
In addition to Mido, others from the planning team that developed the Alexandria bid and had the vision and belief in Wikimedia's potential in Egypt and the Arab world - thanks to Shipmaster (an example of someone who was not at Wikimania, but helped put it together), Hamdy, Amr, and the Egyptian Wikimedia community.
Along with Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Dr. Noha Adly - thanks to the staff of the ICT department, especially Moushira, Monia, and Omneya. They were a great help before, during, and after the conference.
For those who contributed their hard work throughout Wikimania, either in preparation or the day-by-day activities - thanks to the amazing local volunteers, especially Nada, Ashraf, Mohamed, and Ahmed.
I've been reminded that I overlooked Abdel Rahman, who wasn't on the list the staff helped me put together. But since he's one of these I know I met in person, I should have remembered. Thanks again to him and anyone else we've failed to thank personally.
--Michael Snow