Dear Wikimedia Commons Community, As Wikimedia Commons continues to play a vital role in preserving free knowledge through shared media, we invite you to take part in Wikimania 2025—a momentous celebration of two decades of collaboration and impact! This year’s conference will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from August 6-9, with a pre-conference on August 5.
The theme for Wikimania 2025 is "Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability.", and the Call for Program Proposals is now open until 31 March 2025. This is your opportunity to showcase ideas that highlight your contributions or advocacies to Wikimedia Commons and align with the conference theme. Proposals can be submitted in various formats, whether you plan to present onsite in Nairobi, remotely from home or work, or through a pre-recorded session. To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme: ● Discussing strategies for involving underrepresented communities in Wikimedia Commons or improving accessibility across platforms. ● Highlighting successful projects that demonstrate the transformative potential of freely shared media within Wikimedia projects. ● Proposing innovative approaches to ensure Wikimedia Commons remains a sustainable, enduring repository of free knowledge, such as solutions to improve long-term project relevance, mitigate challenges of obsolescence, or enhance technical infrastructure for future use. We encourage you to share your unique perspectives and help shape meaningful conversations at the conference. For inquiries, comments, or assistance with your proposal, please email [email protected]. 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 We look forward to seeing your contributions that highlight the continued impact of Wikimedia Commons at this landmark event. Let’s work together to make Wikimania 2025 a truly memorable celebration of free knowledge and community collaboration. Warm regards, Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers _______________________________________________ Commons-l mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
