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Indaba 2024 Logo ID : WikiIndaba Hackathon 2024
Author(s): Michael Graaf Username(s): Michaelgraaf (talk) 10:48, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply] Session type: Other (hackathon)
Affiliation: Wikimedia-ZA (South Africa) Session track(s): Research, Education & Technology
Abstract:

A dedicated venue accessible to all for most of the duration of the Indaba, either by visiting in person or by accessing online channels, where demonstrations of, and work on technological projects related to Wikimedia activities take place. Ongoing work includes datacasting to update offline Kiwix libraries, and creation of an on-screen keyboard for Khoe and Saan languages. New projects welcome.

Audience : (basic, medium, advanced and general)

Delegates and visitors (physical & online)

Mode: Hybrid
Special requirements: Small to medium LOCKABLE room with electricity & WiFi for duration of Indaba
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?

Building on the modest achievements of Hackathon 2023, to make technical aspects of Wikimedia projects accessible and transparent to the movement as a whole.

Interested participants

(register below and ask your questions now to the session organiser)