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General information

What is Wikimania?

Wikimania is the Wikimedia movement’s annual conference celebrating the free knowledge projects made possible by the volunteer community and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation – Commons, MediaWiki, Meta-Wiki, Wikibooks, Wikidata, Wikinews, Wikipedia, Wikiquote, Wikisource, Wikispecies, Wikiversity, Wikivoyage, Wiktionary – with three days of conferences, discussions, meetups, training, and workshops. Hundreds of volunteers and Free Knowledge leaders from around the world gather to discuss issues, report on new projects and approaches, and exchange ideas.

What is the Wikimedia Foundation?

The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) is the nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia and its sister free knowledge projects. Wikipedia is the world’s free knowledge resource, spanning more than 40 million articles across nearly 300 languages. Every month, more than 200,000 people edit Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, collectively creating and improving knowledge that is accessed by more than 1 billion unique devices every month. This all makes Wikipedia one of the most popular web properties in the world. Based in San Francisco, California, the Wikimedia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity that is funded primarily through donations and grants.

When and where is Wikimania taking place?

The 20th edition of Wikimania will take place from 6–9 August 2025 in Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya. Pre-conference activities will take place on 5 August, including a one-time pre-conference event for users with extended rights.

When do I register?

Registration opens in May 2025, so keep your eye out! This year, in-person capacity will be slightly lower, so we recommend registering early to guarantee your spot in-person. You can also register to join Wikimania online!

Are there any discounts or scholarships?

Please read scholarships and hotels and airfare discounts.

Where can I get information about traveling to Kenya?

You can find travel tips about visas, vaccines, and more in our travel page.

I have a question. Who should I contact?

Have a look at the Contact page.