Hi Folks,
ESEAP Conference is open for public registration (including staff and self
funded participants anywhere on earth) and is ongoing until 10 March!
Engage with Wikimedians of East, South East Asia and the Pacific from 15 to
17 May. Go to https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026 to know
more!
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 11:14 PM
Subject: [ESEAP] ESEAP Conference 2026 – General Registration Now Open！
To: conference <conference(a)eseap.org>
Cc: <eseap(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello! ESEAP Wikimedians,
We are pleased to announce that general registration
<https://pretix.eu/wikimedia-events/ESEAP-2026/> for ESEAP Conference 2026
is now open.
The conference will take place from May 15 to 17 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan,
bringing together Wikimedians from East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the
Pacific region. This will be a valuable opportunity to meet in person,
exchange experiences, share community achievements, and explore
possibilities for future collaboration and development.
Whether you are a long-time contributor to Wikimedia projects or a newer
member of the community, if you care about free knowledge and community
growth, you are warmly invited to join this annual gathering.
If you hope to meet fellow ESEAP Wikimedians in Kaohsiung this May, please
complete your registration in time. We look forward to seeing you at the
conference and working together toward the future of free knowledge.
Please access the registration page via the button at the top of the conference
homepage <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026>.
Registration closes on March 10 (AoE), and space is limited. This is the
registration guide
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NH47Son2GF4qRpLyJYO2ckKxGBGrlRPS514…>
and FAQ <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/FAQ> —
please review them before registering.
To ensure a safe and welcoming conference experience in line with the
Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC), this year’s registration follows a new
process. After submitting your information, your application will undergo a
professional safety review before payment instructions are issued and your
ticket is confirmed.
Please provide a valid email address when registering and monitor your
inbox for further instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact conference(a)eseap.org.
ESEAP 2026 Core Organizing Team
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My Fellow Wikimedians,
Don't miss out the opportunity to have your voice heard or push an advocacy.
As announced below, you have until Sunday, 1 March, 2026 to submit a
program proposal for our 21st annual conference.
Further details are on wiki:
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Program
Kind regards,
Butch Bustria
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Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 12:04 AM
Subject: [Wikimedia Announcements] Wikimania 2026 Program Call Is Now Open!
To: <wikimediaannounce-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc: Afek BEN CHAHED <benchahedafek(a)gmail.com>
Dear Wikimedians,
The Wikimania Team <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Organizers>
is happy to announce that the Program Call is officially open.
We invite community members, affiliates, volunteers, and partners to submit
proposals and help shape a program that reflects the diversity, creativity
and collaboration of our movement.
Submission timeline
-
The submission form will remain open until March 1.
-
Results will be published in May.
We kindly remind you that this year’s program is guided by the theme Liberté,
Égalité, Fiabilité <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania>
(Freedom, Equity, Reliability), and we invite submissions that reflect it.
Learn more
-
Read more on Diff here
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2026/01/27/call-for-sessions-wikimania-2026-is-c…>
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Read more about the theme and formats on the Wikimania wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Program>
-
Submit your proposal here
<https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/wm/wikimania2026/cfp>
Orientation sessions will be hosted in early February by the team, stay
tuned for more details.
We’re looking forward to reading your submissions and creating this year’s
Wikimania with the community.
Warm regards,
Afek, Communications Lead
On behalf of The Wikimania Team
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Hi Folks!
You have until tomorrow, *Sunday, 30 November* to apply for the Wikimedia
ESEAP Conference Scholarships!
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/Scholarships
ESEAP refers to East, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
The ESEAP Conference Travel Scholarship offers full funding for Wikimedians
to gather in person and take part in this celebration of shared knowledge!
💼 Full scholarship includes:
✈️ Round-trip airfare to Kaohsiung, Taiwan
🏨 Up to 4 nights of accommodation
🍱 Meals during the 3-day conference
🪪 Visa fees and limited medical insurance
🎟️ Conference registration fee
🎁 Conference merchandise
For call for proposals / program submissions, visit
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/Program/Submissions
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/Program/Submissions>
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Butch Bustria
On Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 11:05 PM Butch Bustria <bustrias(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Wikimedians,
>
> We are pleased to announce that scholarship applications and program
> submissions for the ESEAP Conference 2026 are now open!
>
> ▶Scholarship Applications◀ Scholarships are available to support
> participation from Wikimedians who have a connection with the ESEAP region
> and may need financial assistance. We strongly encourage applications from
> emerging communities, under-represented groups, active newcomers, and
> volunteers working on key regional or thematic initiatives. Details:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/Scholarships
>
> ▶Program Submissions◀ We invite proposals for talks, panels, workshops,
> roundtables, lightning sessions, and other creative session formats.
> Whether you represent an affiliate, a local community, a project, or an
> individual initiative, we welcome your ideas. This is your opportunity to
> share learning, highlight collaborations, and spark conversations that
> shape the future of our region. Details:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP_Conference_2026/Program/Submissions
>
> ▶Important Note◀ If you require assistance to travel to Kaohsiung to
> deliver your session, please submit a separate scholarship application.
> Program and scholarship applications are reviewed independently, so
> acceptance of a program proposal does not automatically grant a travel
> scholarship, and vice versa.
>
> ▶Why Participate?◀ * Connect with Wikimedians across the ESEAP region *
> Share knowledge, challenges, and emerging practices * Build new
> partnerships and strengthen existing ones * Contribute directly to shaping
> regional collaboration and the future of the ESEAP Hub
>
> We look forward to your applications and proposals, and to welcoming many
> of you in Kaohsiung next year!
> --
> Sincerely,
>
> Butch Bustria
>
>
>
>
>
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Fellow Wikimedians,
The Wikimania Steering committee is excited to announce that *Santiago,
Chile* will be the location for Wikimania 2027! The conference returns to
Latin America after more than 10 years, following previous editions in
Buenos Aires (2009) and Mexico City (2015). We look forward to seeing you
there!
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/11/04/wikimania-2027-location-announcement/
[ES]
Mis compañeros wikimedistas,
El Comité Directivo de Wikimanía se complace en anunciar que ¡*Santiago de
Chile* será la sede de Wikimania 2027! La conferencia regresa a América
Latina después de más de 10 años, tras las ediciones anteriores en Buenos
Aires (2009) y Ciudad de México (2015). ¡Esperamos verles ahí!
Sincerely,
*Butch Bustria*
Vice Chair, on behalf of the Wikimania Steering Committee
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_Committee
My Fellow Wikimedians,
*Scholarship applications *for Wikimania 2026 in Paris are now open!
From *21–25
July 2026*, our global community will gather for the 21st edition of
Wikimania, celebrating not only our shared mission of free knowledge but
also the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia.
This year’s theme, “*Freedom, Equity, Reliability*”, is a powerful call to
action. It’s about protecting knowledge, ensuring equity across
communities, and strengthening the trust that makes our movement thrive.
If you’ve been contributing to Wikimedia projects, connecting our work with
the wider open knowledge and culture ecosystem, or championing
underrepresented voices, this is your moment. Scholarships cover travel,
accommodation, registration, and limited travel medical insurance so you
can focus on sharing, learning, and collaborating in the event.
Wikimania is a platform for transformative gatherings that strengthen our
movement.
In the recent edition, some activities include:
*WikiWomen Summit* – A powerful convening that uplifts gender equity,
amplifies women’s voices, and builds networks of support across Wikimedia
communities.
*Convening Users with Extended Rights* – A collaborative space where
administrators, stewards, and other advanced rights holders work together
on safety, privacy, and policy tools, fostering trust and resilience across
projects.
Let’s also think beyond the onsite gathering in Paris. The *Related
Affiliate Events* program continues to be a valuable way for Wikimedia
affiliates — chapters, user groups, and thematic organizations — to host
local, national, and linguistic events tied to Wikimania. These could be
watch parties, meetups, edit-a-thons, thematic workshops, or fully online
gatherings such as video conferencing sessions that connect members across
distances.
If you’re an active community member, now is the time to encourage your
affiliate to explore how their existing budgets can be realigned to make
these gatherings possible. Even modest reallocations can create meaningful
spaces — physical or virtual — for connection, learning, and celebration,
ensuring that Wikimania’s energy reaches far beyond the main venue.
Applications close on *31 October 2025*, with decisions announced in
January 2026. Don’t hold back – tell your story, highlight your
contributions, and include links to your work. Every voice matters, and
yours could inspire others across the globe.
📌 Learn more and apply via the Wikimania 2026 Scholarships page (
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships)
📧 Questions? Reach out to the Scholarships Team at
*wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org
<wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org>*.
Let’s make Wikimania Paris a celebration of the diversity, creativity, and
resilience of our movement — both in person and through vibrant local,
online gatherings worldwide. I hope to see you there, not just as an
attendee, but as a vital part of the story we’re writing together.
With encouragement,
Butch Bustria
On Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 11:35 PM Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
> Dear Wikimedians around the world,
>
>
> We are delighted to announce that scholarship applications for Wikimania
> 2026 <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania> are now open! Join
> us 21–25 July 2026 in Paris, France, as we gather for the 21st edition of
> Wikimania, the annual celebration of free knowledge and the Wikimedia
> movement.
>
> This year is extra special because we will celebrate the 25th anniversary
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_25>of Wikipedia! Our theme
> “Freedom, Equity, Reliability”
> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania#Theme> will guide us
> as we come together to protect knowledge, equity, and freedom.
>
> Apply now for a Wikimania 2026 scholarship
> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships>! Scholarships
> will cover travel, accommodation, registration, and limited travel medical
> insurance. Applications are open to candidates until October 31, 2025
> (anywhere in the world). Notification of decisions will be sent in January
> 2026.
>
> We encourage newcomers and Wikimedians working to connect our movement
> with the wider open knowledge and culture ecosystem to apply. Share your
> Wikimedia journey, highlight your contributions, and don’t forget to
> include links to your work.
>
> Learn more and apply here: Wikimania 2026 Scholarships page
> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships>Questions?
> Contact the Scholarships Committee at:
> wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org.
>
> We look forward to receiving your application!
>
> Warmly,
> Afek Ben Chahed, Communications Lead, on behalf of the Wikimania 2026 Core
> Organizing Team
>
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Dear colleagues,
An open *Request for Comment* is available regarding a proposal to
hold a *Wikimedia
Asia Conference*. The discussion seeks input from community members across
the region.
You may review the proposal and share your comments on the discussion page:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Wikimedia_Asia_Confere…
Thank you for your attention and participation.
Best regards,
*Butch Bustria *
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Dear ESEAP & Asia colleagues,
It is Wikimania week!
Please go to eventyay 8:00 UTC (11:00 Nairobi) Thursday 7 August choose
"Village Pump" room and ask all your questions to our own Robertsky on his
journey to become our Wikimedian of the Year! We will be live!
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Wikimania_Speaker_Interviews
If you haven't registered yet, go to wikimania.org and click
"Registration".
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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Hi Folks (both online and onsite)
Please start marking your preferred Wikimania sessions (⭐/like) and mark to
your mobile apps or calendars. Share this to your friends and fellow
Wikimedians!
If you are joining online to watch live stream and use the interactive
features, please register on eventyay through wikimania.org
If you are flying to Nairobi and already registered, I highly recommend
you bring your user group, affiliate or local community sharable items like
brochures, bookmarks, stickers, brochures etc. to promote your advocacies /
campaigns, or perhaps you can just share sweets (please label them if it
has allergens), magnets, coins and other small stuff.
If you are on social media, you can follow Wikimania at handle
@wikimania.conference (Facebook & Instagram), @wikimania (YouTube & X) for
other updates. You can also chat on Telegram (https://t.me/wikimaniachat).
For detailed information of this event, go to wikimania.org.
We will celebrate the historic 20th anniversary of Wikimania this 5-9
August and we are eager to see you there!
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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On Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 2:24 AM Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
> 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
>
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Congratulations Wikimedia ANZ as the newest chapter belonging to the ESEAP
region!
This is a great way to first start the sunrise today 12 June!
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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On Thu, Jun 12, 2025, 1:29 AM Affiliations Committee <affcom(a)wikimedia.org>
wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> We are delighted to share that the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
> has approved the Affiliations Committee’s recommendation to officially
> recognise Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand (WANZ) as a Wikimedia Chapter,
> effective 10 June 2025. This is a remarkable milestone that reflects WANZ’s
> dedication, resilience, and growing impact in advancing free knowledge and
> Wikimedia’s mission in New Zealand.
>
> The journey to becoming a chapter is no small feat. It requires consistent
> community engagement, operational maturity, and a clear vision for the
> future. Over the years, WANZ has shown:
>
> -
>
> A strong and transparent governance model, including the recruitment
> of an Executive Advisor to strengthen their operational capacity.
> -
>
> Effective financial management, adopting Xero for streamlined
> accounting and increased efficiency.
> -
>
> A commitment to sustainability, taking proactive steps to reduce
> volunteer burnout and ensure long-term growth.
> -
>
> Active community leadership, organising impactful events, and
> fostering local partnerships to promote open knowledge.
>
> As a chapter, WANZ will now have a stronger platform to collaborate with
> institutions, advocate for free knowledge, and offer even more support to
> the Wikimedia community in New Zealand. This recognition also opens new
> doors for strategic partnerships and greater influence in the region.
>
> We are excited about this milestone in WANZ’s journey and look forward to
> seeing their continued contributions. Please join us in congratulating the
> Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand team on this well-earned achievement!
> Best regards,
>
> Jeffrey Keefer
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
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