Dear all,
I hope this email finds you well. We wish you all a very Happy 2026!
We are reaching out to kickstart our conversation for the upcoming
iteration of Wikimedia Technology Summit (WTS)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Technology_Summit>. The Open
Knowledge Initiatives (OKI) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI>
team housed at the International Institute of
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Institute_of_Information_Techno…>Information
Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H)
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Institute_of_Information_Techno…>,
would like to express its interest in leading and organising the Wikimedia
Technology Summit 2026 (WTS 2026). OKI is prepared to take on the
responsibility of organising this conference and supporting volunteers'
participation.
We invite all the members of the Wikimedia communities to fill out the
Community Engagement Survey form and share your opinions and suggestions
for the proposal and planning of the WTS 2026. Your feedback is crucial in
determining the feasibility and direction of the upcoming conference.
Please find the form link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNglquNkmoHGPqXeFsCAtJ27sbSSnWPWa…
The deadline for submitting the form is January 31, 2026. With your input,
we aim to finalise our plans and prepare the proposal for WTS 2026.
We look forward to working together with you all to make Wikimedia
Technology Summit 2026 a successful and impactful event.
Regards,
Nivas
Open Knowledge Initiatives Team
IIIT-Hyderabad
Note: This communication is being sent from my personal email address due
to unavoidable logistical constraints, notwithstanding that it pertains to
official matters. We regret any inconvenience caused and will ensure that
future correspondence is routed through the appropriate official channels.
Hello all,
Hope you all are doing well!
As you all may know the Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call> is a
community call for South Asian Wikimedia Community members, we are excited
to announce that the next South Asia Open Community call will be happening
this month on *24 August 2025*. The detailed agenda, etherpad, call
timings, and meeting link will be updated soon on the meta page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>.
Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward
to seeing you on the call.
[SAOCC] Open Community Call
Date: 24 August 2025
Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST)
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl> to
share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions.
Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…>
.
Look forward to connecting with you all,
Thank you!
Warm regards,
Nitesh
Dear all,
I hope you are doing well.
We are pleased to inform you that the deadline to submit your Expression of
Interest has been extended until 26 August. The Advanced Train the Trainer
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI/Advance_Train_The_Trainer_2025>
(ATTT)
2025 will be held on 10, 11, and 12 October 2025 at IIIT-Hyderabad.
ATTT is designed for experienced Wikimedians who have or have not
previously participated in Train the Trainer, but wish to further develop
their leadership, thematic expertise, and practical application skills. The
training will run in two thematic tracks:
-
Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling – Learn to measure, analyse,
and narrate the impact of Wikimedia initiatives through hands-on labs and
peer feedback.
-
Project Design: From Learning to Action – Work on a 3-month project with
mentoring and planning tools, turning learning into impactful,
context-driven initiatives.
Event Dates: 10 to 12 October, 2025
Apply here: Expression of Interest form
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI/Advance_Train_The_Trainer_2025/Ex…>Deadline
to apply (extended): 26 August 2025
We will share further updates with you soon.
Note: If you are unsure about which track to choose, please still submit
your application by answering the questions thoroughly. Our team will
review it and assign you to the most suitable track. If you are not
comfortable applying directly on Meta, you may send your proposal (using
the Meta template and with a valid reason) to nitesh(a)research.iiit.ac.in.
If selected, the OKI team will publish it on Meta on your behalf.
We look forward to receiving your applications and working together to
shape impactful Wikimedia leadership!
Regards,
Nitesh,
Open Knowledge Initiatives Team
IIIT-Hyderabad
Note: This communication is being sent from my personal email address due
to unavoidable logistical constraints, notwithstanding that it pertains to
official matters. We regret any inconvenience caused and will ensure that
future correspondence is routed through the appropriate official channels.
Dear all,
Hope you are doing well.
We are glad to announce that the Open Knowledge Initiatives (OKI) team at
IIIT-Hyderabad is organizing the Advance Train the Trainer (ATTT) 2025,
tentatively scheduled for the second week of October 2025 at IIIT-Hyderabad.
This event is designed for experienced Wikimedians who have been part of the
Train the Trainer earlier and who are eager to deepen their leadership,
thematic expertise, and real-world application skills. The training will
run in parallel tracks, each focusing on an area that’s vital for the
future of Wikimedia in India and beyond.
Participants are required to select one of the two tracks (mentioned below)
based on their area of interest and experience:
Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling Learn how to measure, analyze,
and narrate the real impact of Wikimedia initiatives. This track will
empower you to make data-informed decisions, advocate for program growth,
and turn metrics into meaningful stories through hands-on labs and peer
feedback.
Project Design Challenge: From Learning to Action This challenge is
embedded across tracks but includes a dedicated support structure for
designing a 3-month project. With planning tools, mentoring, and outcome
presentations, participants will convert learning into action by developing
impactful, context-driven initiatives.
Apply Now: Expression of Interest form
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI/Advance_Train_The_Trainer_2025/Ex…>
Deadline to apply: 20 August 2025
Please note that selected participants will be expected to commit fully to
the track experience and project development. Kindly read the instructions
carefully.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to
receiving your Expression of Interest and working together to shape
impactful Wikimedia leadership!
Kindly note that if you are not comfortable applying directly on Meta, you
may provide a valid reason and submit your proposal, following the Meta
template, via email to nitesh(a)research.iiit.ac.in. If your application is
selected, the OKI team will publish it on Meta on your behalf.
Regards, on behalf of Nitesh Open Knowledge Initiatives Team
IIIT-Hyderabad
*Note:* This communication is being sent from my personal email address due
to unavoidable logistical constraints, notwithstanding that it pertains to
official matters. We regret any inconvenience caused and will ensure that
future correspondence is routed through the appropriate official channels.
Dear all,
Hope you all are doing well!
This email is a reminder for this month's South Asia Open Community Call
that is happening today (20 July 2025) from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Date: 20 July 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
Etherpad link: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call
Agenda:
– First 25-30 mins will be blocked for a couple of topics
– 2nd Half for open space for community sharing and discussions
– Any announcements or opportunities from affiliates, user groups, or
individuals (last 5 Mins)
This call is open to all individuals, affiliates, and volunteers alike and we
welcome you all to join and be part of the conversation.
We are looking forward to your participation!
Regards,
Nitesh and Nivas
Dear all,
We hope you are doing well!
We are happy to invite you to the upcoming South Asia Open Community Call,
a space for Wikimedians from across the region to connect, collaborate, and
share updates, ideas, and ongoing work in the movement.
Date: 20 July 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
Etherpad link: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call
Agenda:
– First 25-30 mins will be blocked for a couple of topics
– 2nd Half for open space for community sharing and discussions
– Any announcements or opportunities from affiliates, user groups, or
individuals (last 5 Mins)
Whether you're involved with a project, planning something exciting, or
want to listen in, we welcome you to join and be part of the conversation.
This call is open to all individuals, affiliates, and volunteers alike.
If you’d like to share something during the call, feel free to reply to
this email or drop your points in the agenda section on Meta:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call#20_July_2025
We are looking forward to your participation!
Regards,
Nitesh and Nivas
Hello all,
Hope you all are doing well.
This email is a reminder that we are hosting this month's Open Community
Call tomorrow (*27 April 2025*, Sunday*)* from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm IST with
a keen focus on discussing certain Global Trends
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2025-2026/…>
which have been tracked by WMF and will serve as a central focus of the
different aspects of the WMF Annual Plan for 2025-2026.
While we are discussing multiple trends; during the SAOCC we are hosting a
45 min session including breakouts in which we will discuss the following
trends in detail.
1.
Contributors: People participate eagerly in online spaces that provide
rewarding connections.
2.
Neutrality: Struggles over neutral and verifiable information threaten
access to knowledge projects and their contributors.
3.
Content and AI: Digital information that is created and verified by
humans is the most valuable asset in the AI tech platform wars.
Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward
to seeing you on the call.
[SAOCC] Open Community Call
Date: 27 April 2025
Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST)
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
Etherpad link: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call
Metapage: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call
Look forward to connecting with you all,
Thank you!
Warm regards,
Nitesh & Nivas
Greetings all,
This email is a reminder that we are hosting our South Asia Open Community
Call <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call> *tomorrow
(23 March 2025)*, from *6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, IST.* The agenda of the call is
available on the meta page and etherpad as well The details for the call
are as follows:
*South Asia Open Community Call:*
*Time:* 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, IST (90 mins)
*Date: *23 March 2025
*Google Meet Link:* https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
*Etherpad link:* https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call
*Metapage: *https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. Looking
forward to meeting you all soon!
Warm regards,
Nitesh and Nivas