[Foundation-l] Taipei chosen to host Wikimania 2007

[Walter van Kalken]

Yes finally a wikimania in my neighbourhood. It was a shame Singapore 
fell out earlier though

Waerth

>The Wikimania jury has met and are pleased to announce that Wikimania
>2007 will be held in Taipei, Taiwan.  Taipei had the winning
>combination of a dedicated and experienced bidding team, a great venue
>with centralized accomodation and community areas, and strong
>sponsorship opportunities. Taipei also provides the opportunity to
>focus attention on the growing Asian language projects and the
>international aspect of the Wikimedia Foundation, as well as learning
>about other free knowledge efforts and projects in the region.
>
>This was a very difficult decision.  Every one of the shortlisted bids
>this year were outstanding.  The Turin bid came in a close second; their
>team made a great effort to procure two strong locations and extensive
>government support, and gathered the Italian community together to
>develop an outstanding bid.  Alexandria deserves recognition for
>bringing the Egyptian and Arabic-language community into the spotlight,
>and for finding a remarkable venue partner in the Library of Alexandria.
>London also produced a very strong bid, with a great venue, focus on
>educational outreach, the diversity of London, and the strong Wikimedia
>UK team.
>
>Thank you to all of the bidders, including those who did not make
>the shortlist, for your time and energy in developing these bids.
>We hope this year's city teams will find ways to build on the contacts
>and sponsors developed in the bid process for a 2008 bid or for hosting
>a regional event.
>
>We strongly encourage all who bid this year, and those of you wondering
>whether your city could have done the same, to consider preparing city
>bids for Wikimania in 2008 or 2009. Unofficial bids for 2008 should be
>started now, as the decision on that city will be made this winter
>(more details on 2008's bid process coming soon; watch
>http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2008/Bids
>for updates).
>
>Now the work for the winners will begin, as they develop plans for the
>conference next summer.  We encourage the entire community to support
>Taipei over the coming year in producing an outstanding conference.
>
>With thanks,
>The 2007 Wikimania bid jury
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