🎥 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Unlocking_Government_Data_for_Wikidata;_Stories,_Impacts,_and_Open_Dialogue.webm

ETHERPAD (audience notes) link: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/2025_N7BDNB

As part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Wikimania, this session will explore how the reuse of public domain & government datasets enriches Wikidata & bolsters public engagement with Wikimedia projects. Drawing inspiration from previous sessions such as "Add Your Country to Wikidata Govdirectory" (2023, 2024) & the Philippine success story featured on diff.wikimedia.org titled "Ten Years of Philippine Local Government Data as a Gift to Wikidata’s 12-Year Anniversary", this program highlights the practical & transformative benefits of structured open data.

Through short, compelling stories, participants will learn about successful case studies showcasing integration of government data into Wikidata. The session will culminate in an open forum where attendees can ask questions & exchange insights on accessing & reusing government datasets to create a more inclusive & impactful Wikimedia ecosystem.

🎥 Session recording: https://youtu.be/Dw9o8Lsl974?t=6888 🎥

There are many ways to share and access information, and sometimes even edit, when there is no internet. Which are they?

🎥 Session recording: https://youtu.be/WaWk6hNGRrk?list=PLhV3K_DS5YfJtMBKTkOdmzfP3ENS24BJ-&t=2623 🎥

Will provide an overview of our most recent efforts to add high quality data visulizations to Wikipedia.

One can view these efforts in a functioning format on MDWiki.org https://mdwiki.org/wiki/WikiProjectMed:OWID#Way_3_(current_effort)

🎥 Session recording: https://youtu.be/lE5swmpnTGA?list=PLhV3K_DS5YfLPVASK2MANk6wSHgWmbULz&t=3375 🎥

"Multimedia in Wikimedia" will explore the evolving role and current limitations of multimedia content within Wikimedia Commons and its broader Wikimedia ecosystem. Historically viewed as an image repository serving Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons has struggled to meet the need for diverse multimedia uses, including video, audio, structured data, and advanced 3D content. Despite challenges, Commons hosts vibrant independent communities, evidenced by Wiki Loves Monuments—the world’s largest photo contest—and significant contributions from cultural heritage institutions. Yet, adoption of structured data, new file formats, and multimedia such as color-textured 3D models remains slow. The session will critically assess these challenges, propose strategies to overcome cultural and technological barriers, and envision a more dynamic, multimedia-rich future for the Wikimedia movement to support a robust multimedia platform.