WikiClub Tech/WikiClub Tech CUIET/Road to wiki program Chitkara University

Title	Road to Wikitech Program [Chitkara University]
Dates	16 October, 2025
Time	09:30 AM - 01:30 PM (IST)
Location	Chitkara University, Chandigarh
Organized by	Wikiclub_Tech, IIITH-OKI
Contact	wikitech@indicwiki.org
Status	Done

Details

WikiClub Tech is a collaborative platform aimed at empowering students to contribute to the Wikimedia ecosystem through technology. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing students with the opportunity to gain practical experience, enhance their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the world of technology.

The Road to Wiki initiative has seen remarkable participation from students across various universities, marking a significant milestone in building the next generation of open-source contributors. From kick-off calls to hands-on assignments, this program has successfully bridged the gap between aspiring developers and the powerful ecosystem of Wiki technologies

Program Schedule

Welcome and Introduction

• Opening remarks by the event host
• Introduction to the WikiClub Tech and its mission

Keynote Sessions

• "Empowering Students Through Open-Source Contributions"
  • Technology in Wikimedia Foundation
  • Gerrit, Phabricator, MediaWiki, and other open-source technologies

Interactive Discussion

• Session on Wikipedia and its technology
• Introduction to MediaWiki and ORES
• Using Phabricator and Gerrit for task management and code review

Networking and Collaboration

• Open discussion and Q&A session
• Opportunities to connect with fellow students and open-source enthusiasts

Call to Action: Road to Wiki Program

• Introduction to the "Road to Wiki" program, a 5-6 month journey aimed at selecting and nurturing students to contribute to the Wikimedia ecosystem
• Details on participation and the benefits of the program, including potential resources, stipends, and scholarships for significant contributions
• Encourage interested students to register for the program by filling out the form: Register here

Speakers

• Ankit Kumar Verma – Project Coordinator for Wiki at IIIT Hyderabad
• Hridyesh Gupta – Mentor and Facilitator, WikiClub Tech India
• Manavpreet Kaur – Wikimedia Foundation

Summary

Group Photograph of Chitkara University WikiClub Tech Inauguration Event.

Inauguration of WikiClub Tech at Chitkara University

📍 Venue: Chandigarh

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  Speaker-Ankit Kumar Verma
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  Speaker-Hridyesh Gupta
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  Speaker- Manavpreet Kaur
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  Core Team Members Felicitation of Chitkara University

Contact

For any questions, please reach out to us on our Meta-Wiki talk page or via email at wikitechindicwiki.org