ESEAP Conference 2024/Report/Rachmat (WMID)

The ESEAP Conference 2024 is the third regional conference devoted to Wikimedians in the East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific regions. It was convened in Kota Kinabalu from 10 to 12 May 2024.

ESEAP Conference 2024 group photo

Representatives

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Wikimedia Indonesia was allocated two spots to attend the conference. The attendees of the ESEAP Conference 2024 from Wikimedia Indonesia were:

Things I contributed or participated in the conference

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Friday, 10 May 2024
Sayat-sayat Room Timpohon Room Mahua 1 Room
Opening Ceremony
ESEAP Hub (1) – Introduction
Break (Morning Tea)
The Wikimedia Foundation’s Annual Plan Conversation with ESEAP Seeding an Ecosystem of Partners – Funding and Beyond Can Oral Hokkien Language be Written? How Can Wikidata help?
Regional Grants Committee (ESEAP) Wikidata Data Partnerships: Use Cases for the Region
Break (Lunch, Meetups, Friday prayers, Rest)
Editing Wikipedia to Understand Our Past: Enriching Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Local History on Wikipedia Utilizing Let's Connect in the ESEAP Region Harmonizing Voices with WikiTutur: Wiktionary and Lingua Libre Collaboration for Language Preservation
Utilization of Wikimedia in Lessons Wikisource Loves Manuscripts: A Partnership Perspective on Collaborative Efforts to Preserve Cultural Heritage
Break (Afternoon Tea, Asr prayers)
WikiNaskah: Digitization of Manuscripts as a Massive Effort to Provide Resources for the Development of the Sundanese Wikisource (Wikipabukon) Bridging IPGM Campus Kent’s Collaboration Network With the Community through Wikimedia Wikidata for Education – Structuring Curricula Data on Wikidata
Wikimedia Australia’s Partnership with Alice Springs Public Library: Adding an Image Collection to Wikimedia Commons Kent Wiki Club IPGM Campus Kent: Globalizing Kadazandusun Language and Culture via Wikimedia ESEAP Wikidata Workshop on the Language of Education in the ESEAP Region
Lisa's Wikipedia Bookclub and other initiatives from Aotearoa New Zealand Wikimedia's role in collaborating with IPGM Campus Kent to promote and preserve the Kadazandusun Language
Cultural Village Trip Activities
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Sayat-sayat Room Timpohon Room Mahua 1 Room
ESEAP Hub (2) – Meetup
Break (Morning Tea)
Challenges in Building Multilingual Technology Platforms Sip and Chat with the Wikimedia Foundation Trustees Indonesian Vulgarities in Wiktionary
Trust and Safety Product - The Road Ahead Women@Work: More than Just a Wikimedia Contribution
How to Encourage Women in Mainland China to Actively Participate in the Wikimedia Global Movement
Group Photo
Break (Lunch, Dhuhr prayer, Rest)
Collaboration Between Wikimedia ESEAP and Sweden Preserving The Manuscripts Of The Malay World Using Wikisource Korean Wikidata & Mix'n'Match
UNESCO-WMID on the Training in Ethnic (Indigenous) Languages on Mis/Disinformation and Hate Speech in the Context of Election 2024 WikiMelayu: Inheriting the Malay AudioVisual Heritage of North Sumatra How to Improve the Categorisation of Uploads to Commons (with Particular Emphasis on ESEAP-related Uploads)
Data Partnerships: 2024 and Beyond Transforming Boarding School Students through Wikipedia
Break (Afternoon Tea, Asr prayers)
Optimizing the Role of Social Media as a Learning and Collaboration Platform The Report of Questionnaire of Japanese Wikimedians 2023 An Invitation of Joining the Reshaping of Wikipedia Asian Month and its Future
Burn out! – Experience of Taiwan GLAM Program A 70-year-old Wikipedian Talks About the Charm of Libraries Hatch A Wikimedian
WikiDunong: An Eduwiki Initiative in the Philippines Experiences of Wikimedian of the Year 2023 winners WikiBanua: The Way to Unite Community Members
Beyond Borders, Beyond Images: The Impact of the Commons Photography User Group's Activities and Partnerships on Global Knowledge Sharing Indigenous Languages and Wikipedia: What New Possibilities Can They Bring?
Creating a Wiki Club in a University & Encouraging Students' Engagement in Wikimedia Projects Proposing the Future Direction of Content in Malay Wikimedia Projects
Karaoke Party
Sunday, 12 May 2024
Sayat-sayat Room Timpohon Room Mahua 1 Room
Gaya Street Sunday Market Photowalk
Imagining Community-led AI Governance in ESEAP WikiRenjana: Perpetuating Sundanese Culinary on Wikibooks Indonesia to Maintain Cultural Heritage ESEAP Perspectives in Wikimedia Global Governance
Automoderator: Make Fighting Vandalism More Easier for Administrators and Patrollers What is WANZ? Wikimedia Movement Charter and its Impact for the ESEAP Communities
What Can (or Should) I Build with This?! Pedagogical Challenges in Teaching Wikidata as a Tool (An Indonesian Experience) Human Rights Day in the Philippines: A Community Outreach
Facing the Heritage Language Crisis, We Provide Promotion and Teaching through Wikipedia
Uniting networks for free knowledge
Break (Morning Tea)
Free the Freedom of Panorama in ESEAP Fostering Collaborative Growth: Non-Conventional Approaches to Engaging, Networking, and Affiliate Advancement Crowdmapping is More Fun with OpenStreetMap!
Awareness of Copyright Issues in South Korea Learnings from the Global Wiki Advocacy Meet-up - Implications for the ESEAP region
VideoCutTool: Streamlining Video Campaigns on Wikimedia Commons
Break (Lunch, Dhuhr prayer, Rest)
ESEAP Hub (3) – Future Plan
ESEAP Hub (4) – The Plan
Closing Ceremony

Being a member of the committee team

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At this conference, I served several roles in different teams, including communication and logistics team members.

As a Communications team member, I contributed to creating a more inclusive experience for the Wikimedia communities in Indonesia. Acknowledging that language can be a significant barrier, I helped translate essential event information into Indonesian. This effort made it easier for Indonesian Wikimedians to independently navigate the event, access the schedule, plan their travel, and delve into other essential details about the conference.

Though my contributions to the logistics team prior to the event were limited, I actively stayed informed by keeping in touch with the members of Kota Kinabalu.

Sessions I attended

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During the conference, I balanced attending several sessions with supporting logistics for some of them. The sessions I attended are highlighted in blue for reference.

From the sessions I attended, there were some interesting takeaways that I learnt as a new experience for me:

  • Editing Wikipedia to Understand Our Past: Enriching Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Local History on Wikipedia: New Zealand's local culture offers a captivating blend of traditions. Thankfully, insightful contributions on Wikipedia by passionate university interns from New Zealand provide a perfect entry point. Their detailed articles illuminate indigenous culture and other local treasures, making them a valuable resource for anyone curious to read more.
  • Free the Freedom of Panorama in ESEAP: My experience endorsing Freedom of Panorama (FoP) in copyright issues has been extensive. This recent session on the topic proved particularly insightful. It delved into the ongoing discussion surrounding the definition of a public space. Whether a space is truly public, partially restricted, or privately owned with public access has significant ramifications for street photographers. We need copyright laws that incentivise the original authors and allow photographers to capture the essence of public spaces.
  • Awareness of Copyright Issues in South Korea: The session served as a wake-up call regarding the low level of copyright awareness in South Korea. This highlights the need for targeted educational campaigns to improve public understanding and respect for intellectual property rights. For instance, a popular online encyclopedia prioritises a vast content library over stricter copyright enforcement, similar to Wikipedia. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for copyright infringement and the overall accuracy of information presented on the platform.

Plans after the conference

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Following this conference, a couple of items that I would like to pursue are:

  • Follow-up conversation with Irvin (PhilWiki) on cross-organisation education and community advancement activities.
  • The ESEAP Hub Preparatory Council has been diligently working to establish a strong foundation for the Hub. Their efforts in creating essential documents, such as the ESEAP Hub Movement Charter, and fostering community engagement are crucial for its success. I will continue to monitor its progress and offer support as needed.

Comments/suggestions about the conference

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The Core Organising Team (COT) has done its best to ensure the success of the ESEAP Conference 2024.

  • This year's theme-based program structure significantly improved, offering diverse topics and speakers. However, I noticed a higher representation of presenters from Indonesia than from other ESEAP countries. While I acknowledge the impressive number of Indonesian scholarship recipients, for future conferences, I believe a more balanced selection of presenters across the ESEAP region would be beneficial. This could showcase the breadth of knowledge and initiatives within the wider ESEAP communities.
  • The scholarship team deserve recognition for their astute selection of scholarship recipients who will serve as valuable knowledge disseminators within their communities.
  • Similarly, the communication team's efficiency in producing timely Diff posts, visual materials, and informative emails ensured everyone remained well-informed.
  • Drawing on my experience with the logistics team, I propose two improvements for the next ESEAP Conference, mainly if it offers hybrid participation.
    • First, I recommend establishing a dedicated live-streaming team to ensure a flawless experience for the virtual audience. This team would handle technical aspects like equipment setup, internet connection management, and real-time troubleshooting. Their expertise would be invaluable in delivering a professional and engaging broadcast.
    • Second, I suggest assigning dedicated teams to each room throughout the conference to optimise logistics within the venue. This approach offers several advantages. Team members would become familiar with their assigned room's specific layout and technical setup, allowing for faster setup and smoother troubleshooting during the event.
  • My recent experience utilising Navan for flight ticket reservations proved highly efficient. The platform's intuitive interface facilitated a seamless process, from establishing my initial departure and return dates to effortlessly accommodating airline-initiated itinerary adjustments.
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