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

Cultural institutions (GLAM—Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) have increasingly collaborated with Wikimedia projects, yet persistent technical and systemic challenges threaten the sustainability and growth of these efforts. This session explores the current health of GLAM Wiki technology and tools, examining key issues such as tool reliability, structured data integration, workflow efficiencies, and metrics for impact assessment. Referencing insights from the GLAM CSI (Contributor Study Initiative) and other community experiences, we will identify vulnerabilities and promising strategies for technical and community-driven improvements. Attendees will better understand the existing landscape, discuss actionable solutions, and collaboratively envision a path forward.

This session will showcase the experiences of Wikimedians in Residence (WiRs) from around the world, highlighting the evolving nature of their roles, the challenges they face, and the strategies and tools they use across Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and beyond. Participants will share insights from both long-standing and newly launched initiatives, offering a wide perspective on cultural and institutional partnerships.

Organized by the Wikimedians in Residence Exchange Network (WREN)—an official Wikimedia user group—this session is open to all, especially newcomers and those curious about engaging institutions in the Wikimedia ecosystem. Whether you're just exploring the concept or already working in the field, you’ll walk away with practical ideas, tested approaches, and a deeper understanding of the WiR role.

The format will be welcoming and interactive, blending panel presentations with open discussion—potentially evolving into a roundtable-style exchange, depending on participant interest and session time.

Wikimania celebrates collaboration, but what if we made space for the bold, the unfiltered, the provocative—with WikiLove? This lightning talk session invites Wikimedians to share “unpopular takes” or “wild ideas” about improving the movement. Whether it's appointing admins by lottery, questioning sacred cows, or challenging beloved slogans, the goal is to stir the pot—without spilling it.

Each speaker gets 5 minutes to present their idea. The only rule: be bold, be constructive, and don’t be mean. This session encourages respectful disruption, creative thinking, and a little bit of irreverence to spark deeper conversations. Come to laugh, cringe, cheer, or quietly nod in agreement. You might not agree with every idea, but you’ll leave thinking differently.

This could be done within the conference, or as a social activity in the evening, or some other slot.

"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.

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.