Each year, WikiConference North America (WCNA) brings together hundreds of Wikimedians — educators, librarians, technologists, and volunteers — who are shaping the Wikimedia movement across the continent. This year, WCNA will take place in New York City from October 16–19, and Wiki Education is excited to join. For our organization, this gathering isn’t just another conference. It’s an essential opportunity for our staff to connect, learn, and share as part of the larger Wikimedia ecosystem.
Wiki Education plays a unique role in the Wikimedia world, connecting higher education and subject-matter experts with open knowledge. At WCNA, our staff meet with others who share our mission of expanding access to reliable, open information. These relationships help us align our work with others in the movement and identify new opportunities for collaboration. We also present our work, discuss what’s working, and learn from others who are experimenting with innovative tools and community engagement strategies. The exchange of ideas helps us all strengthen our collective impact.
We look forward to presenting the following sessions in New York:
- Faculty Experiences Teaching with Wikipedia: A panel with instructors Tony Wilson, Ximena Gallardo C., David Cregar, Malavika Shetty, and Jennifer Jones, facilitated by Wiki Education’s Brianda Felix
- 250 by 2026: Wiki Education’s GLAM Outreach: A presentation by Wiki Education’s Will Kent and Kelly Doyle Kim
- Students without sandboxes: Report on a pilot: A presentation by Wiki Education’s Ian Ramjohn
- Always More To Do: Knowledge Equity on Wikipedia: A presentation by Wiki Education’s Brianda Felix
- Tracking Edits and Visualizing Impact: A workshop by Wiki Education’s Sage Ross and LiAnna Davis
- Sharing New York Public Library Data with Wikidata and Beyond: A presentation by Emma Clarkson and Samie Konet of the New York Public Library, joined by Wiki Education’s Will Kent
We hope to see you there!
