Grants:Conference/Event Categories
Event Categories
[edit]The Conference and Event Fund supports a limited number of clearly defined event types. These categories help ensure alignment with Wikimedia movement priorities, strong planning, and appropriate use of resources.
Note: We prioritise conference proposals that fit within the Regional or Thematic event categories. If you are considering a conference that does not clearly fit within either category, please get in touch with us at conferencegrants@wikimedia.org to discuss your idea before proceeding with any planning or submitting a proposal.
Regional Events
[edit]Regional events are designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and coordination within the Wikimedia movement across one of the eight identified Wikimedia regions. They focus on bringing together Wikimedians who share geographic, cultural, or linguistic proximity to address common challenges and opportunities, and to support the development of sustained regional collaboration structures (such as Iberocoop, ESEAP, CEE, or WISCom). These events typically support:
- Regional or cross-country collaboration and coordination
- Capacity building and skill development within a region
- Strengthening affiliate and community networks
- Development of regional leadership and continuity structures
Examples include WikiConference India, WikiConference North America, WikiArabia, CEE Meeting, Wiki Indaba, and the ESEAP Conference.
Thematic Events
[edit]Thematic events bring together Wikimedians working on a shared topic, project area, or strategic priority across regions. They focus on deepening expertise, coordination, and collaboration within a defined thematic scope. Common thematic areas include: Libraries Conference, GLAM Conference, EduWiki etc
These events may be global or cross-regional, but must demonstrate a clear thematic focus and community demand.