WikiIndaba conference 2024/Submissions
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Wiki Indaba Conference 2024 will be held from October 4–6, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will mark the 10th anniversary of the Wiki Indaba Conference. The main theme of the conference is !ke e: /xarra //ke - United in diversity.
Important dates
- Call for submissions opens: 05 June 2024
- Call for submissions ends: 30 June 2024
- Review of submissions: July 2024
- Notification of acceptance or declination of submissions: TBC
Session types
Consider submitting a proposal for any of the following session types
| Type | Description | Suggested Length |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Presentation of information on a paper poster that participants may view | 7 - 10 minutes |
| Lightning talk | Brief presentation lasting only a few minutes | 7 - 10 minutes |
| Lecture | Lecture/presentation on any topic within the tracks covered by the conference | 30 minutes |
| Workshop | Facilitated group-wide tutorial and/or working session on a pre-selected topic | 60 minutes |
| Panel | Facilitated discussion among three or more on a pre-selected topic | 45 - 60 minutes |
| Roundtable | Group-wide discussion on a pre-selected topic | 60 - 75 minutes |
Session tracks
You can submit a proposal (in English or French) for any of the following tracks
Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives
GLAM, Heritage, and Culture
Research , Education & Technology
Movement Governance (Includes Legal, Advocacy & Risks)
Submit your session proposal
Please make sure you are logged in before you submit your proposal
- Step 1: Insert the title of your proposal in the text entry box below.
- Step 2: Click on the "Add new proposal" button to create a new application form.
- Step 3: Fill in the application form and save the page to submit your proposal.
Note: By submitting a proposal, you must agree that:
- Your proposal's abstract and any slides associated with it will be released under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike Licence 3.0; and
- if accepted, the session will be broadcast and/or recorded and made available in audio and/or visual form under the aforesaid licence.
If you prefer not to be filmed during your session, please indicate it as a special requirement while submitting your proposal.
Proposal review process
Proposals will be reviewed by the Programme Committee.
Each submission will be rated on a variety of factors including the likely level of impact and expected outcomes; expected community interest; and how well-connected the submission is to the theme or a focus area. Committee scores are averaged, and the top portion of submissions will be accepted as they fit into the schedule.
If there are multiple similar submissions on the same topic, the program committee may suggest combining these submissions
You will be notified about the Programme Committee's decision regarding your submission via email.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us : wikiindaba2024
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orgza or use the meta talk page