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-39d5-4340-9286-93e20fe07f52&r=dd64a421-e9d7-4414-b2ae-8d616710b9f4 )

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*