Dear Wikimedians, We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode of WikiAfrica Hour "Wikimania Nairobi 2025 – Africa Hosts the World”
We are very excited to discuss this topic with the episode guests and your joining is very valuable. What can you expect from the episode? Wikimania 2025 marked a historic milestone — for the first time, the global Wikimedia community gathered in East Africa! In this special episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we reflect on: - What made Nairobi 2025 a truly unique Wikimania experience - The impact on African communities, languages, and collaborations - The behind-the-scenes challenges and success stories - Lessons learned and inspiring moments to carry forward Plus, enjoy our In Focus segment featuring highlights from the daily Morning Briefings, where conference speakers shared insights and takeaways. Join us as we relive the energy, resilience, and joy of hosting the world in Africa! Who are the guest speakers? - Winnie Kabintie: Project Co-Lead and head of the Events & Logistics team for Wikimania 2025. - Carol Mwaura: Scholarship Coordination Lead for Wikimania 2025. - Butch Bustria: was Event Lead for Wikimania 2023 in Singapore, and is Vice Chair of the Wikimania Steering Committee. - Bobby Shabangu: Lead of the partnership team of wikimania 2025. Hosting them, *Romeo Lamora* who was the co-lead of communication in Wikimania 2025. When and where will the episode take place? Data: Wednesday 24th September Time: 16:00 UTC Join us LIVE on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRoh8wufgrs You can also register in the event tool https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_50_-_Wikimania_Nairobi_2025_Africa_Hosts_the_World Looking forward to seeing you! -- *Donia* WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator & Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator
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