2025:WikiWomen* Summit

WikiWomen* Summit 2025
Nairobi

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5th August 2025

Overview

The WikiWomen* Summit 2025 will return as a key event at Wikimania Nairobi on August 5, 2025, continuing its mission to address the gender gap within the Wikimedia movement. Building on the momentum of the 2023 and 2024 summits, as well as insights from WikiWomen Camp 2023, this year’s gathering will offer panels, workshops, a Women* Lunch, and open sessions on sharing achievements, sharing strategies and envisioning the fiture .

Co-designed in feminist solidarity, the summit aims to provide a safe, inclusive space for reflection, learning, and alliance-building among gender equity advocates. It celebrates past efforts—such as WikiWomen Camps in Argentina (2012) and Mexico (2017)—and reaffirms the importance of in-person connection to strengthen relationships and leadership in the movement.

The long-term vision is to establish the Summit as a recurring feature at Wikimania, helping shape collective action and drive sustained progress toward a more inclusive Wikimedia.

🎯 Purpose & Objectives

1. A dedicated space within Wikimania to advance gender equity and elevate the role of women+ and gender-diverse contributors in the Wikimedia movement.
2. Focuses on:
   

• Increasing representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in content creation and leadership roles.
  
• Building networks via peer-to-peer interactions and collaboration opportunities.
  
• Advocacy and knowledge-sharing, including workshops and panels to identify best practices and next steps for a bright future.
  

🗓️ Structure & Format

Sessions typically include:

1. Keynote remarks to set the tone.
2. Thematic conversations on gender organizing, language diversity, leadership and equity strategies.
3. Interactive roundtables, solidarity workshops, and peer networking meals.

🌍 Evolution & Impact

1. Initiated in Singapore (2023), expanded in Warsaw/Krakow (2024), now reaching Nairobi in 2025.
2. Emerged from community priorities around closing the gender gap and is now considered a core part of Wikimania programming.
3. Highlights included keynote discussions with WMF leadership, in partnership with external allies & movement partners, and creation of shared strategies at global gatherings .

👥 Who Should Attend

1. Open to Women* (women and gender diverse individuals, who identify themselves as women) contributors, gender-diverse participants, and allies committed to advancing equity.

🔮 Looking Ahead to 2025

1. At Wikimania Nairobi, expect a mix of keynotes, interactive workshops, network-building opportunities, and strategic planning to reinforce and grow the movement for gender equity in Wikimedia spaces .
2. The Summit will once again highlight community-driven content initiatives, performance metrics, and leadership development, building on the success of previous years.

🔖 Blog posts

1. WikiWomen* Summit 2025: Weaving Inclusive Futures Together

🖼️ Image Gallery

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  WikiWomen Summit at Wikimania 2023 Photo group
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  Wikimedia Summit 2024 WikiWomen group
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  Wiki Women Summit 2024