🎥 Session recording: https://youtu.be/ig35tAWfMX4?list=PLhV3K_DS5YfIr2HbYikIz4XMBXKTGytWY&t=3658 🎥

At the instance of the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), and as an aspect of Integrating Wikimedia Projects into the African Library Ecosystem project under the Knowledge Equity Fund, virtual conversations were held between librarians and Wikimedians in the continent to explore pathways for mutual engagements and collaborations. The panel discussion will delve into the highlights of the conversations, the practical implications and the next steps for the African library sector within the Wikimedia movement.

🎥 Session recording: https://youtu.be/81EZ9ALM9Ng?list=PLhV3K_DS5YfJtMBKTkOdmzfP3ENS24BJ-&t=23282 🎥

The Open Science and Wikimedia communities share the common goal of developing high quality openly available content, yet collaborations between the movements have been limited. Following discussions at last year’s Wikimania, the speakers conducted a survey of Wikimedia affiliates to gauge their knowledge of, interest in, and activities surrounding Open Science. The results of the survey will be shared and will form the basis for discussions around coordinating and strengthening activities between the two communities.

🎥 Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/-o4TD0y15OM?feature=shared&t=7202 🎥

Access to knowledge is a fundamental right, yet millions of people in underserved communities across Africa and beyond face barriers to digital access, literacy, and information equity. Libraries, as community-centered institutions, play a pivotal role in bridging this gap by providing access to free knowledge, digital resources, and skills development.
This session explores how libraries serve as community hubs for open knowledge, providing digital literacy training, access to knowledge, and fostering inclusivity.

This session will also highlight impact stories and case studies from KEY Libraries' initiatives, showcasing successful collaborations where libraries have transformed into hubs for knowledge-sharing, fact-checking, and content creation.

🎥 Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/IIJaOtycCf0?feature=shared&t=8278 🎥

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

Link to Video podcast interview: http://youtu.be/Wpm_Vi2LftA

As Wikimania celebrates its 20th anniversary, this session will explore the future trajectory of the Wikimedia movement. By reflecting on past achievements and addressing emerging challenges, we aim to co-create a vision for the next editions of Wikimania. This session will focus on fostering inclusivity, amplifying impact, and ensuring sustainability within the Wikimedia ecosystem.

🎥 Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/IIJaOtycCf0?feature=shared&t=26330 🎥

This panel will explore the intersection between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the Wikimedia movement, focusing on strategies to expand community participation, particularly in Africa and other emerging regions. By bringing together visionaries in the fields of open source and free knowledge, we will discuss the shared values of collaboration, openness, and community building.