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- By: Darafsh
Announcing the Central Asian WikiCon 2025 which will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
We are happy to announce that the Wikimedia communities in Central Asia will gather for the first time at the Central Asian WikiCon 2025! The conference will take place in the largest city of Central Asia – Tashkent, and hosted by the Wikimedians of the Uzbek Language User Group. The conference is scheduled for April 19-20, 2025, at the Diplomat International School.
This landmark event, supported by the Wikimedia Foundation's Conference Fund, will bring together over 50 Wikimedians from Central Asia, and nearby regions to share knowledge, collaborate, and grow the Wikimedia movement.
The first-ever regional conference in Central Asia aims to strengthen connections among Wikimedia communities from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, and surrounding areas. The event's main goals are to foster collaboration, enhance regional engagement, and raise awareness about the Wikimedia movement.
Through interactive workshops, participants will develop editing, project management, and technical skills while discussing key regional challenges and future initiatives. Networking sessions will provide opportunities for building stronger partnerships across borders.
This conference is an exciting step towards a more unified and impactful future for Wikimedia in Central Asia. Please stay tuned for more updates in the near future!