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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/
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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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Fellow Wikimedians,
This year, in-person capacity is slightly reduced, so* we recommend
registering early to guarantee your spot.* Registration for the in-person
event will be open until while places remain.
For the virtual experience on Eventyay, our open-source virtual event
platform, you will be able to register at any time.
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Registration
🎉 Wikimania turns 20! 🎉
Join us in celebrating two decades of collaboration, knowledge, and
community at Wikimania 2025! Whether you're a longtime Wikimedian or just
getting started, this is the moment to connect, learn, and be part of
something bigger.
For Hotels and Airfare Discounts, you can go to
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Hotels_and_Airfare_Discounts
If you voluntary express your attendance known, you can add your name at
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Attendees
Wikimania Nairobi will happen from 6th through 9th August with
pre-conference activities on the 5th August.
--
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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From: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 at 02:07
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Registration for Wikimania 2025 is now open
To: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
Cc: <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <
african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear Wikimedians,
Greetings from Wikimania 2025 COT,
We are excited to inform you that registration for Wikimania 2025 is now
officially open! We encourage you to register now for the in-person or
virtual event. Register for the in-person event by 13 July or while places
last. Register for the online event anytime.
Register here: https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Registration and
check out our latest Diff blog
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/05/27/register-now-to-attend-wikimania-nair…>
for more information.
For any support, feel free to contact the COT via email at
wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
We look forward to seeing you all in Nairobi.
Kind regards,
Terry Boke
Communications Lead - Wikimania 2025
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Hello everyone!
Hope you all had a great week so far. We will meet again this Sunday for
our monthly call. It will be on Sunday, 4 May 2025 at 07:00 UTC.
Check your timezone: https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1746342000
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/89539572170?pwd=aKg3FMjciVAf4GbeboUWoRB93PRZJk.1
Meeting ID: 895 3957 2170
Passcode: ESEAP2425
*Agenda:*
1. Announcement: Let’s Connect Learning Clinic: Exploring Diff with
Japanese Wikimedians (Ivonne Kristiani, WMF)
2. ESEAP Hub Related Announcements (EPC)
3. ESEAP Strategy Summit Announcements (ESEAP Summit COT)
4. Wikimedia Foundation's Annual Plan Draft 2025-2026 (Ivonne Kristiani,
WMF)
5. Updates from WMID x KontraS Collaboration (Sakti Pramudya, Ramzy
Muliawan, Ichsan Mochtar)
6. WikiTutur: Documenting Languages of Indonesia through Lingua Libre and
Wiktionary (Arjuna & Jawad, WMID)
*Event details:*
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:ESEAP_Com
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
Sign up now and be part of the team from the comfort of your home, school
or office!
If you’re interested please apply at
https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/337976
by April 30th, anywhere on earth.
Kind regards,
Butch Bustria
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From: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 10:07 PM
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Join Wikimania 2025 Online Participation Working
Group
To: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
Cc: <african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <
wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello there,
Are you knowledgeable about virtual events? We’re looking for experienced
volunteers to join Wikimania 2025 Online Participation Working Group. Help
us build a virtual Wikimania 2025 that is engaging and memorable!
Commitment is around 5 hours per week from now until August 2025. If you’re
interested please apply here:
https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/337976 by April 30th, anywhere
on earth.
We look forward to your applications.
Kind regards,
Terry Boke - Communications Lead, Wikimania 2025
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My Fellow Wikimedians,
The *Wikimania Call for Proposals* form is available for everyone to access.
Visit the website for further details.
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program
Deadline for program proposals is at the end of March, at the final minute
anywhere on Earth.
*Call for volunteers to help with Language Translation*
We also encourage you to translate the Program, Program FAQ Wikimania Wiki
pages, and Central notice banner message to your local language.
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:MessageGroupStats…https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:MessageGroupStats…https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:MessageGroupStats&lang…
*Call for volunteers to be part of the Program Working Group*
If you are interested to apply to be one of the program proposal reviewers
(in the Wikimania program working group), you just have to submit a form
https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/656959 . Deadline for that is
Monday, 17 March 2025 at 12:00 UTC.
*Need help?*
Please feel free to email the Wikimania 2025 team at wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
and also join the Wikimania Chat Telegram group t.me/wikimaniachat and
connect with other Wikimedians.
Kind regards,
Butch Bustria
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Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2025, 11:08 PM
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Wikimania 2025 Call for Proposals is live
To: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
Cc: <african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <
wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear all,
We are excited to share that the call for program proposals is now
officially open! Review the information on the Wikimania Wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program>, and make your
submission by 31st March 2025. Whether you will be speaking online or
in-person, feel free to submit in any of the Wikimania 2025 official
languages i.e French, English, Spanish, Swahili and Arabic.
The theme for Wikimania 2025 is Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact.
Sustainability and it highlights our vision for a Wikimedia movement that
is accessible to all, fosters collaboration across diverse communities, and
prioritizes long-term viability.
Your submission therefore should have elements connecting to at least one
of these:
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Inclusivity: Wikimania will be an opportunity to showcase regional and
thematic groups as examples of inclusion: different volunteer groups,
individuals, and affiliates, at different stages of development and from
different cultures closely involved and collaborating in an equitable way.
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Impact: As a distributed, global event, Wikimania will be a way to learn
from each other and share knowledge like community initiatives, tools
usage, organizing events, governance, online campaigns and edit-a-thons,
solving Wiki-related problems, and more.
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Sustainability: Wikimania 2025 will be significant to many Wikimedians
as a forum to discuss various strategies , matters confronting the
Wikimedia movement and other current and future priorities facing our
movement, from technology to policy around the world.
Resources
You can visit Wikimania 2025 Programming
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program> Wikimania Wiki page for
more information about the session types and formats, programme tracks as
well the proposal questions among others. You can also learn more on the
Diff blog post.
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/03/03/apply-now-to-speak-at-wikimania-2025/>
The team will be hosting office hours to support prospective speakers with
their proposals. Review the Wikimania Wiki for the call links:
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Thursday, 13 March at 18:00 UTC. Live interpretation will be available
in French and Spanish.
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Thursday, 20 March at 13:00 UTC. Live interpretation will be available
in Arabic, French and Swahili.
If you have any questions please feel free to email us at
wikimania(a)wikimedia.org and also join us on the Wikimania Chat Telegram
group t.me/wikimaniachat and connect with other Wikimedians.
We are looking forward to receiving your submission!
Sincerely,
Terry Boke - Communications Lead, Wikimania 2025
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