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− | WikiConference North America 2019 |
+ | WikiConference North America 2019<br />November 8-11 |
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− | You're invited |
+ | You're invited to Cambridge, Massachusetts to join Wikipedia and Wikimedia enthusiasts for the annual continental conference. |
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+ | <span style="float: right; font-size: .7em; padding-bottom: 20px;">Boston skyline by [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:King_of_Hearts King of Hearts] ([https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en CC BY-SA 4.0])</span> |
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+ | [[File:WikiConference North America 2019 Logo.png|right|250px|link=]] |
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− | '''WikiConference North America''' is the annual conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers |
+ | '''WikiConference North America''' is the annual conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers from throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The 2019 conference will take place in '''[[w:Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge, Massachusetts]]''', '''November 8-11'''. Join Wikipedia, -media, -data, and -cite enthusiasts for a long weekend of collaboration and discovery. |
*Our main '''host''' is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. |
*Our main '''host''' is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. |
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*This year's '''theme''' is ''reliability/incredibility'' |
*This year's '''theme''' is ''reliability/incredibility'' |
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*Participation in conference activities includes compliance with our [https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2018/Safe_Space_Policy '''friendly space policy''']. |
*Participation in conference activities includes compliance with our [https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2018/Safe_Space_Policy '''friendly space policy''']. |
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− | *'''Scholarships''': |
+ | *'''Scholarships''': Submit [[2019/Scholarships|here]] by '''September 20''' |
*'''Programming Submissions''': Submit [[2019/Submissions|here]] by '''September 20''' |
*'''Programming Submissions''': Submit [[2019/Submissions|here]] by '''September 20''' |
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− | *''' |
+ | *'''Registration info:''' Coming soon! |
+ | *'''Travel & accommodation info:''' Coming soon! |
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− | *Want to get involved? '''Reach out to us''': [[File:Email Shiny Icon.svg|25px|link=mailto:info@wikiconference.org]] |
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− | ==Location== |
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+ | <big>'''Location'''</big><br /> |
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+ | {{arrow button|color=red|link=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/MIT_venue_for_WikiConference_NA_2019.pdf|external=yes|label=Walkthrough of the available spaces}} |
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− | * [[:File:MIT venue for WikiConference NA 2019.pdf|'''Walkthrough''' of the available spaces]] |
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: ''This is a draft; program submissions and scheduling of the main conference + satellite events to be determined.'' |
: ''This is a draft; program submissions and scheduling of the main conference + satellite events to be determined.'' |
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; Dates: November 8 - 11, 2019. |
; Dates: November 8 - 11, 2019. |
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; Main conference |
; Main conference |
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* Keynotes, community presentations, round-table discussions, panels, and lightning talk sessions. |
* Keynotes, community presentations, round-table discussions, panels, and lightning talk sessions. |
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− | : Main session themes to include: credibility and reliability; |
+ | : Main session themes to include: credibility and reliability; flexibility, experimentation, and unreliable draft spaces; news and current events; citations and sourcing. |
+ | : Other tracks will include content related to relationship building & support; inclusion & diversity; editor recruitment and retention; tech & tools; harassment, civility, & safety; and education. |
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;Satellite activities |
;Satellite activities |
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: ''To be announced'' |
: ''To be announced'' |
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== Organization == |
== Organization == |
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+ | <big>'''Contact'''</big><br /> |
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+ | [[File:EMAIL.png|40px|link=mailto:info@wikiconference.org]] Email us at [mailto:info@wikiconference.org <span style="color: white;">info@wikiconference.org</span>] with any questions! |
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+ | [[File:Facebook Logo (2019).png|40px|link=https://www.facebook.com/wikiconferencena/]] Like us <span class="white-link">[https://www.facebook.com/wikiconferencena/ <span style="color: white;">on Facebook</span>]</span> |
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+ | [[File:Twitter Logo.png|40px|link=https://twitter.com/WikiConNA]] Follow us <span class="white-link">[https://twitter.com/WikiConNA <span style="color: white;">on Twitter</span>]</span> |
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+ | </div> |
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=== Team === |
=== Team === |
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: ''To get involved, add your name below!'' |
: ''To get involved, add your name below!'' |
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* [[user:Fuzheado|Fuzheado]] |
* [[user:Fuzheado|Fuzheado]] |
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* [[user:Rosiestep|Rosiestep]] |
* [[user:Rosiestep|Rosiestep]] |
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* [[user:Jackiekoerner|Jackiekoerner]] |
* [[user:Jackiekoerner|Jackiekoerner]] |
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* [[user:pbkauf|pbkauf]] |
* [[user:pbkauf|pbkauf]] |
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+ | * [[User:TarkusAB|<span style="color: #000000">'''TarkusAB'''</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:TarkusAB|<span style="color: #aa0000">'''talk'''</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/TarkusAB|<span style="color: #aa0000">'''contrib'''</span>]]</sup> |
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* [[user:mcbrarian|Denise Smith]] |
* [[user:mcbrarian|Denise Smith]] |
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* [[User:Clayoquot|Clayoquot]] |
* [[User:Clayoquot|Clayoquot]] |
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* [[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] |
* [[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] |
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* [[User:Bluerasberry|<span style="background:#cedff2;color:#11e">''' Blue Rasberry '''</span>]][[User talk:Bluerasberry|<span style="background:#cedff2;color:#11e">(talk)</span>]] |
* [[User:Bluerasberry|<span style="background:#cedff2;color:#11e">''' Blue Rasberry '''</span>]][[User talk:Bluerasberry|<span style="background:#cedff2;color:#11e">(talk)</span>]] |
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− | * [[User:Kellyjeanne9|Kellyjeanne9]] |
+ | * [[User:Kellyjeanne9|Kellyjeanne9]] |
* [[User:Liz|Liz]] |
* [[User:Liz|Liz]] |
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* [[User:Sky Harbor|<font color="#0066ff" ><b>Sky Harbor</b></font>]] <sup>([[User talk:Sky Harbor|<font color="#0066ff" ><b>talk</b></font>]])</sup> |
* [[User:Sky Harbor|<font color="#0066ff" ><b>Sky Harbor</b></font>]] <sup>([[User talk:Sky Harbor|<font color="#0066ff" ><b>talk</b></font>]])</sup> |
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+ | * [[User:BobCummings|BobCummings]] |
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+ | * [[User:Peaceray|Peaceray]] |
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+ | * [[User:DGG-NYC|DGG-NYC]] |
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+ | * [[User:Antony-22|Antony-22]] |
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+ | * [[User:Matthewvetter|Matthewvetter]] |
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+ | * [[User: Shanluan | Shanluan]] |
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+ | |} |
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− | + | == Partners + Sponsors == |
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+ | [[File:Credability Coalition logo.svg|500px|link=https://credibilitycoalition.org/|center|Credibility Coalition]] |
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− | * CredCon (fiscal sponsor, fundraising, logistics) |
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− | * Craig Newmark (general support) |
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− | * MIT KFG (campus coordination) |
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+ | {{clear}} |
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− | * MIT Open Learning (space, A/V, inspiration) |
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− | + | [[File:Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY logo.png|link=https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/centers/tow-knight-center-entrepreneurial-journalism/|center|500px|Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY]] |
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+ | [[File:MIT Knowledge Futures Group logo.png|center|250px|link=https://mitpress.mit.edu/kfg]] |
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+ | [https://craignewmarkphilanthropies.org/ <span style="font-family: TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,Baskerville,Georgia,serif; font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 500; color: #e56934; line-height: 1.2em;">Craig Newmark<br />Philanthropies</span>] |
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+ | [[File:MIT Open Learning logo.png|center|250px|link=https://openlearning.mit.edu/]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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'''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_North_America WikiConference North America User Group]''' was formed in 2016 after that year's conference. It is a recognized Affiliate by the Wikimedia Foundation. The purpose of the User Group is to assure that the experiences gained at one conference are shared with future year conference organizers. The mission of the User Group includes coordinating the planning and hosting of events under our purview. Additionally, the User Group documents best practices and shares lessons learned with other Wikimedia communities planning and hosting conferences and similar events. |
'''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_North_America WikiConference North America User Group]''' was formed in 2016 after that year's conference. It is a recognized Affiliate by the Wikimedia Foundation. The purpose of the User Group is to assure that the experiences gained at one conference are shared with future year conference organizers. The mission of the User Group includes coordinating the planning and hosting of events under our purview. Additionally, the User Group documents best practices and shares lessons learned with other Wikimedia communities planning and hosting conferences and similar events. |
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− | WikiConference North America 2018 - Friday Group Photo.jpg|WCNA 2018, Columbus, OH |
+ | WikiConference North America 2018 - Friday Group Photo.jpg|WCNA 2018, Columbus, OH|link=2018/Main_Page |
− | Wcna group 8101711.jpg|WCNA 2017, Montreal |
+ | Wcna group 8101711.jpg|WCNA 2017, Montreal|link=2017/Main_Page |
− | Group Photo WikiConference North America 2016 - First 01.jpg|WCNA 2016, San Diego |
+ | Group Photo WikiConference North America 2016 - First 01.jpg|WCNA 2016, San Diego|link=2016/Main_Page |
− | WikiConference USA 2015 Group Photo 51.JPG|WCUSA 2015, Washington D.C. |
+ | WikiConference USA 2015 Group Photo 51.JPG|WCUSA 2015, Washington D.C.|link=2015/Main_Page |
− | 2014 WikiConference USA (Group L) 26.JPG|WCUSA 2014, New York City |
+ | 2014 WikiConference USA (Group L) 26.JPG|WCUSA 2014, New York City|link=2014/Main_Page |
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[[Category:2019]] |