Dear Public Policy Wikimedians, As we mark 20 years of Wikimania, we are thrilled to invite you to contribute to this milestone conference happening in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6-9, 2025, with a pre-conference on August 5. The theme for this year is Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability.
We are currently accepting program proposals, and we believe your insights and expertise in public policy are pivotal to this year's theme. Proposals can take any format—whether you're presenting remotely from the comfort of your home or workplace, providing a pre-recorded presentation, or joining us onsite in Nairobi as a live presenter. To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme: ● The intersection of public policy and the sustainability of open knowledge projects. ● Policies shaping inclusivity and accessibility in the Wikimedia ecosystem. ● Case studies on impactful knowledge-sharing policies from around the globe. ● Innovative strategies for ensuring equitable and sustainable access to knowledge. The submission deadline is March 31, 2025, and we encourage you to submit your proposals at the program submission site at 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 Your contribution to Wikimania 2025 can help shape a more inclusive, impactful, and sustainable future for knowledge sharing. We eagerly look forward to seeing your submissions and ideas. Warm regards, Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers _______________________________________________ Publicpolicy mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
