remy
Executive Director of Wikimedia France
Sessions
Many chapters and local groups face restrictive legislation when it comes to sharing digitizations of public domain works online. Wikimedia projects like Wikimedia Commons are among the natural resources for Internet users, but doesn't always benefits public domain artworks.
In France, a 2015 law allows GLAMs to sell these digitizations of public domain works. What's the situation in your country?
The Label Culture Libre had its 3rd edition in 2025 and rewards GLAMs who open their public domain collections under a free license and contribute to Wikimedia projects. This project is at once a recognition for GLAMs, a tool for encouraging change in public policies, and perhaps one day a signpost for online audiences.
We believe that this project could be replicated, in various countries represented in the Wikimedia movement.
This workshop would be an opportunity to lay the foundations for its replicability, through discussions and workshop.
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.