Wikimania 2025

jesse

My name is Jesse Asiedu-Akrofi, User:Jwale2. I am an Open Advocate, Community Board Member at Open Foundation West Africa, and a Digital Humanist.


Sessions

08-06
16:40
50min
Prompt workshopping
jesse, SJ

Prompt workshopping: Your chance to ask more AI-related questions through a hands-on remote workshop with SJ Klein

Village Pump (remote only)
Village Pump (remote only)
08-06
19:00
30min
Review of the First Day
jesse

Mini-panel reviewing the sessions of today! What sessions are you excited about? Any take-aways, lessons?

Village Pump (remote only)
Village Pump (remote only)
08-08
11:00
20min
Weaven Inclusive Futures Together
jesse

Wiki Women in Discusion

Village Pump (remote only)
Village Pump (remote only)
08-08
12:30
30min
Extended Q&A: Research with Benjamin Mako Hill
Benjamin Mako Hill, Chinmayee K. Mishra, jesse

All questions on Wikimedia Research are welcome! Taking extra remote-participant questions from the sessions State of Wikimedia Research 2024-2025 & A Model of Peer-Produced Knowledge Commons Lifecycles and Governance

Village Pump (remote only)
Village Pump (remote only)
08-09
09:30
25min
Web3 & Wikimedia: Building a More Open and Decentralized Knowledge Ecosystem
jesse

🎥 Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/-o4TD0y15OM?feature=shared&t=893 🎥

As the digital landscape evolves, Web3 technologies present new opportunities for Wikimedia’s future. This session explores how blockchain, decentralized governance, and token-based incentives can enhance knowledge accessibility, transparency, and community-driven contributions. We’ll discuss real-world applications, potential challenges, and how Web3 can empower Wikimedia to remain a leading force in open knowledge.

Education
NAKURU
08-09
12:30
30min
Biking to Nairobi
jesse, Benjamin Mako Hill, Hackfish, Chinmayee K. Mishra

A conversation with Mako and Hackfish about their biking trip to Nairobi

Village Pump (remote only)
Village Pump (remote only)