Dear Everyone,
The serendipity of dipping in and out of sessions is a creative act in of itself because you may be more inspired to take action on a topic after a face-to-face discussion among colegues who can emote in real time.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. I appreciate it.
My best regards,
Gerald
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I am told that, historically, there's a massive rush of submissions in the last day or two. Let's wait and see what the quality of the submissions is like, we may be surprised.
I am keen to innovate in programming with this event; an unconference track is a nod towards this, but there may be better formats, so I will ensure that space is carved out for some alternative programming style.
Otherwise, there are large open discussion areas available during the event anyway. Traditionally the purpose of an early programme is mostly to promote topics of interest to encourage people to attend the conference, but with online discussion we could easily discuss the topics to death between now and then, and travelling all that way just to hear it in real life audio seems like a bit of a waste of time.
Then, for a live event, perhaps the value is in the serendipity of dipping in and out of sessions and finding out about topics you didn't know you were interested in. Or maybe it's just in seeing faces, shaking hands and breaking bread.
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On 26 March 2014 16:52, Lodewijk <lodewijk(a)effeietsanders.org> wrote:
> Hi Edward,
>
> not entirely, but it would be a step in the right direction. I'm
> volunteering to help run that process and lead the discussions on the
> day itself (if certain conditions can be fulfilled, which I dont
> expect to be a problem). But also, I'm suggesting to turn the process
> around a bit. If there are no proposals for discussions, lets find
> discussions and bring them to the table. Lets reserve a full day worth
> of discussions and just make sure we find the discussions worth it :)
>
> Thanks for thinking along!
>
> Lodewijk
>
>
> 2014-03-26 8:44 GMT+01:00 Edward Saperia <ed(a)wikimanialondon.org>:
>
>> The programme submissions process we're using is one that we
>> inherited from previous Wikimanias, but given that this event is not
>> considered a formal, research-led event, and also frankly the rate of
>> change of the world, having people submit sessions six months in advance seems surprising.
>>
>> Lodewijks, I interpret your submission as basically a plea to run a
>> submission process again but closer to the conference date. Would you
>> agree that this is the core of your proposal?
>>
>> *Edward Saperia*
>> Chief Coordinator Wikimania London <http://www.wikimanialondon.org>
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>>
>> On 26 March 2014 16:27, Lodewijk <lodewijk(a)effeietsanders.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> with the submission deadline approaching, I wasn't able to find many
>>> discussion proposals (not counting panel discussions) where the
>>> audience is the main participant, and there is no particular speaker
>>> or expert. In a wiki-conference, that is always a surprise to me. I
>>> recall from past years it was always particularly hard to find
>>> people who are interested enough in a topic, expert enough, willing
>>> to lead a discussion, certain to visit Wikimania and able to think
>>> of it months in advance all at the same time - in other words: people who could propose a discussion session.
>>>
>>> So on Wikimedia, we say then: so fix it. Well, that is what I tried
>>> with an unconventional proposal: reserve a room for a full day, give
>>> me some flexibility and help, and together with a co-discussion
>>> facilitator I would be happy to volunteer to organize a full day of
>>> discussions around community topics.
>>>
>>> I would really like your input on this idea. You can find the
>>> proposal on https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Discussion_Room.
>>>
>>> Especially input would be welcome on:
>>> * Suggestions on more/better good example discussion topics
>>> * Suggestions how to organize this consultation
>>> * Suggestions on the discussion format
>>> * Whether this should be one full day, or two half days
>>> * Who would be a good second discussion facilitator :)
>>>
>>> Looking forward to your thoughts,
>>>
>>> Lodewijk
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Proposed prices for Wikimania tickets continue to seem artificially
low. I'm not sure what the benefit to this is. Could people who have
run events in other contexts comment on how you set ticket prices?
In my experience, tickets are set at roughly what it costs for each
person to attend. Then there may be different sorts of tickets: for
local supporters & volunteers, for school groups, for students &
community members, presenters, VIPs & sponsors. Sponsorship helps
ensure how many tickets of each type there are. Last-minute tickets
are more expensive.
This has a few benefits:
* tickets fully cover the cost of food and materials
* tickets contribute significantly to covering the cost of the event
* scholarships and reimbursements for attendance (for scholars,
professionals, academics all getting covered by their home
institutions), in paying for tickets, cover the full cost of those
people attending the event.
* more accurate headcounts in advance.
Warmly,
Sam
On 2 January 2014 04:24, James Forrester <jdforrester(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Everyone,
>
> I would like to invite submissions[0] proposing presentations, panels,
> tutorials and workshops for Wikimania 2014 in London this coming August.
>
> Note that the deadline is the end of March; we hope to have final
> decisions about the programme by the end of April.
>
>
[0] – https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions
>
All,
A reminder that this deadline is just over *one week away* – by the end of
31 March.
Note that a complete submission is required, including an abstract of 300
words or more that explains to the Programme Committee why you think your
proposal should be accepted over others.
(For the curious, we will accept submissions up to 23:59 UTC−12:00 on 31
March 2014, which is 11:59 UTC on 1 April 2014, but not later.)
Yours,
--
James D. Forrester
Chair, Programme Committee
Wikimania 2014
jdforrester(a)gmail.com
[[Wikipedia:User:Jdforrester|James F.]] (speaking purely in a personal
capacity)
This is to let the community know that the deadline for receiving bids to host Wikimania in 2015 has passed.
There are 6 bids at:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2015_bids
Between now and April 1st the jury committee and community at large has an opportunity to reach out to the proposers with feedback and questions. This can be done via the proposal's talk page, holding a public meeting with a bidder on IRC (#wikimaniaconnect channel on Freenode); or via other personal means as you see fit. We also
After April 1, the jury committee will further evaluate and deliberate, with a decision and recommendation made by mid-April to the WMF and Wikimania Steering Committee.
Thanks again to all the bidding teams for all the hard work in preparing the bid to host.
Ellie
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Dear Everyone,
Child care is a touchy subject and I suggest using http://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/city-child-nursery-london/abo… to suggest the parants locate a proper child care center on their own
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. I appreciate it.
My best regards,
Gerald
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1. Child care (rupert THURNER)
2. Re: Child care (maarten deneckere)
3. Re: Child care (Richard Symonds)
4. Re: Child care (Lodewijk)
5. Re: Child care (Nathan)
6. Re: Child care (Edward Saperia)
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Hi, do you plan to offer some kind of child care during wikimania?
Best
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Hey Rupert,
we want to attract families and groups of friends who want to extend their holiday in South Africa after the conference. As such, we will provide child care facilities.
see
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2015_bids/Cape_Town/Cape_Town#Tra…
Groeten, Maarten
2014-02-28 18:09 GMT+01:00 rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com>:
> Hi, do you plan to offer some kind of child care during wikimania?
>
> Best
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I think if there was a minimum level of demand, then it's something that could be considered. However, this is the first time that it's been raised regarding Wikimania 2014, so a decisions would have to be taken based on the level of demand. It would be terrible for inclusivity if a large number of parents couldn't attend because of childcare issues. I have cced in Stuart Prior who is the UK Wikimania Liaison - please let him know if this is something that you would use.
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On 28 February 2014 17:09, rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, do you plan to offer some kind of child care during wikimania?
>
> Best
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hi richard,
how would you define minimum demand in this context? That way the parents can round up :)
Lodewijk
2014-02-28 18:21 GMT+01:00 Richard Symonds <richard.symonds(a)wikimedia.org.uk
>:
> I think if there was a minimum level of demand, then it's something
> that could be considered. However, this is the first time that it's
> been raised regarding Wikimania 2014, so a decisions would have to be
> taken based on the level of demand. It would be terrible for
> inclusivity if a large number of parents couldn't attend because of
> childcare issues. I have cced in Stuart Prior who is the UK Wikimania
> Liaison - please let him know if this is something that you would use.
>
> Richard Symonds
> Wikimedia UK
> 0207 065 0992
>
> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
> and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513.
> Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT.
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> (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects).
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> On 28 February 2014 17:09, rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com>wrote:
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>> Hi, do you plan to offer some kind of child care during wikimania?
>>
>> Best
>> Rupert
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Better investigate liability and insurance before deciding on how many kids signed up is enough to make it "worth it."
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It looks like this childcare facility is very close to the venue:
http://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/city-child-nursery-london/abo…
I'll look at figuring something out with them.
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On 28 February 2014 17:30, Lodewijk <lodewijk(a)effeietsanders.org> wrote:
> hi richard,
>
> how would you define minimum demand in this context? That way the
> parents can round up :)
>
> Lodewijk
>
>
> 2014-02-28 18:21 GMT+01:00 Richard Symonds <
> richard.symonds(a)wikimedia.org.uk>:
>
>> I think if there was a minimum level of demand, then it's something
>> that could be considered. However, this is the first time that it's
>> been raised regarding Wikimania 2014, so a decisions would have to
>> be taken based on the level of demand. It would be terrible for
>> inclusivity if a large number of parents couldn't attend because of
>> childcare issues. I have cced in Stuart Prior who is the UK Wikimania
>> Liaison - please let him know if this is something that you would use.
>>
>> Richard Symonds
>> Wikimedia UK
>> 0207 065 0992
>>
>> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
>> and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513.
>> Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT.
>> United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia
>> movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation
>> (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects).
>>
>> *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal
>> control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*
>>
>>
>> On 28 February 2014 17:09, rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, do you plan to offer some kind of child care during wikimania?
>>>
>>> Best
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