2025:Program/MENA Connect

Session title: MENA Connect

Session type: Meet-up, exhibition space, social event

Track: Community Engagement

Language: en

The MENA Connect meet up is for MENA Wikimedians who are attending Wikimania in person to connect, share activities and updates.

Description

This in-person meetup for MENA community members will provide a space to discuss collaborations, strengthen partnerships, and share updates from the Wikimedia Foundation. The focus will be on the role of Product & Technology (P&T) in MENA community initiatives and planning for the next WikiArabia.

How does your session relate to the event theme, Wikimania@20 – Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability?

The session focuses on regional collaboration, promoting inclusive engagement among user groups, and developing a sustainable strategy for projects and affiliates.

What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Speakers

• myacoubcriner

Manar Yacoub Criner, Global Movement Communication Manager at the Wikimedia Foundation