Dear Wikisource Community,
We are thrilled to invite you to be part of Wikimania 2025—a special celebration marking 20 years of our vibrant global community! This year's conference will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6-9, with a pre-conference on August 5. The theme, "Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability.", reflects our commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive, and impactful future for Wikimedia projects.
As valued members of the Wikisource community, your contributions are crucial to achieving these goals. We encourage you to submit program proposals that highlight the important role Wikisource plays in preserving and sharing primary source texts. To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme:
● Strategies to expand access to rare texts, translations, and diverse languages on Wikisource.
● Case studies on how Wikisource collections have supported education, research, or cultural heritage.
● Best practices for digitization, preservation, and collaborations that ensure long-term access to primary source texts.
Your session can take any format—whether you prefer presenting onsite in Nairobi, remotely from your location, or via a pre-recorded presentation. The submission deadline is March 31, 2025. Visit the program submission site at https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program to send in your proposal.
For inquiries, comments, or assistance with your proposal, please email wikimania@wikimedia.org. Our team of dedicated volunteers will be happy to guide you.
Additionally, to support you in developing your proposals, the Programme Subcommittee will host a consultation hour: 📅 Today, Thursday, 20 March 🕐 13:00 UTC (Find your local time at https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1742475600) 🌐 Video Call Link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84172058297 💬 Live Interpretation Available in Arabic, French, and Swahili
Let’s make Wikimania 2025 a memorable celebration of our collective achievements. We can't wait to see the inspiring proposals from the Wikisource community!
Warm regards,
Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers