Dear Wikimedia Library Enthusiasts, Wikimania 2025 is shaping up to be an extraordinary celebration of 20 years of collaboration and knowledge sharing! Happening on August 6-9, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, with a pre-conference on August 5, this year’s theme is "Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability."
We are thrilled to invite you to be an integral part of this milestone event by submitting a program proposal. The Call for Program Proposals is open and will run until 31 March 2025. You have the flexibility to contribute in any mode: whether through remote presentations from your home or workplace, pre-recorded submissions, or as an onsite participant in Nairobi. As a valued partner in Wikimedia & Libraries, you have unique insights into the connections between libraries, Wikimedia projects, and knowledge dissemination. We encourage you to submit proposals that align with this year’s theme. To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme: ● Building Inclusive Library-Wikimedia Collaborations: Best practices and case studies for fostering equitable access to knowledge through libraries. ● Sustainable Partnerships: Exploring ways libraries and Wikimedia can collaborate on long-term initiatives to preserve cultural heritage. ● Impactful Knowledge Sharing: Techniques and success stories from Wikimedia projects led by librarians and archivists. Submit your proposals here: https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program . 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 Don’t miss the opportunity to share your expertise and make a lasting impact. Let’s make Wikimania 2025 a vibrant and inclusive celebration of knowledge sharing! Warm regards, Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers _______________________________________________ Libraries mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
