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Session title: Wikipedia is turning 25! Creating a celebration to remember

Session type: Lightning talk
Track: Lightning Talk Showcase
Language: en

đŸŽ„ Session Recording: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_is_turning_25!Creating_a_celebration_to_remember-Day_2-_Lightning_Talk.webm đŸŽ„ Join us for a quick overview of how communities around the world are celebrating Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary! Learn about available grants, inspiring event ideas, and how you can get involved in the global celebration.

Description

Join this lightning talk for an exciting preview of how the Wikimedia movement is gearing up to celebrate Wikipedia's 25th anniversary (WP25)! Learn how communities around the world can take part, explore funding opportunities through dedicated grants, discover inspiring event ideas, and get a glimpse of the global celebrations in the making. Whether you're planning a local event or just curious about what's ahead, this session will offer practical insights and ways to get involved.

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

This session will celebrate the impact of Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary on the Free Knowledge movement, highlighting its global contributions and community-driven achievements over the past quarter-century.

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

Everyone can participate in this session

Resources

Speakers

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