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:''Proposals for talks are now being accepted. See [[WikiConference UK 2013/Talk submissions]] to submit your idea!'' | :''Proposals for talks are now being accepted. See [[WikiConference UK 2013/Talk submissions]] to submit your idea!'' | ||
[[File:Deans Sport & Leisure.JPG|thumb|Lincoln College Deans Sport and Leisure centre, the venue for the conference]] | [[File:Deans Sport & Leisure.JPG|thumb|Lincoln College Deans Sport and Leisure centre, the venue for the conference]] | ||
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*'''Cost:''' Free to attend. | *'''Cost:''' Free to attend. | ||
*'''Social media:''' Hashtag: {{Hashtag|WMUK}}, [http://lanyrd.com/2013/wikicon-uk/ Lanyrd] | *'''Social media:''' Hashtag: {{Hashtag|WMUK}}, [http://lanyrd.com/2013/wikicon-uk/ Lanyrd] | ||
*'''Calendar:''' [http://microform.at/hcalendar/http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2013#Metadata Download as an ics file] to add to your calendar. | |||
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WikiConference UK 2013 is an annual event incorporating both presentations and talks about Wikipedia/Wikimedia, as well as Wikimedia UK's [[2013 AGM|Annual General Meeting]]. It is being organised by the [[Conference Committee]] in collaboration with the office and other volunteers. The purpose of the conference is to: | '''WikiConference UK 2013''' is an annual event incorporating both presentations and talks about Wikipedia/Wikimedia, as well as Wikimedia UK's [[2013 AGM|Annual General Meeting]]. It is being organised by the [[Conference Committee]] in collaboration with the office and other volunteers. The purpose of the conference is to: | ||
# Provide an annual weekend forum for Wikimedians and other interested parties in the UK | # Provide an annual weekend forum for Wikimedians and other interested parties in the UK | ||
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Please help us shape the event by suggesting external speakers, or other things we can do. | Please help us shape the event by suggesting external speakers, or other things we can do. | ||
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==Outreach== | ==Outreach== | ||
In the months leading up the conference, Wikimedia UK want to increase outreach and events in the region. If you have ideas for events, training or any other forms of outreach please get in touch. | In the months leading up the conference, Wikimedia UK want to increase outreach and events in the region. If you have ideas for events, training or any other forms of outreach please get in touch. | ||
==Programme== | ==Programme== | ||
Friday, 7 June | ===Friday, 7 June=== | ||
*Dinner/drinks for early arrivals | *Dinner/drinks for early arrivals | ||
Saturday, 8 June: | ===Saturday, 8 June=== | ||
: '''[http://microform.at/hcalendar/http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2013#Metadata Add event to your calendar (.ics download)]''' | |||
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Sunday, 9 June | ===Sunday, 9 June=== | ||
*Morning: | *Morning: | ||
**Guided tour/history walk taking in some of the historic buildings in the city | **Guided tour/history walk taking in some of the historic buildings in the city | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 15 March 2013
- Proposals for talks are now being accepted. See WikiConference UK 2013/Talk submissions to submit your idea!
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WikiConference UK 2013 is an annual event incorporating both presentations and talks about Wikipedia/Wikimedia, as well as Wikimedia UK's Annual General Meeting. It is being organised by the Conference Committee in collaboration with the office and other volunteers. The purpose of the conference is to:
- Provide an annual weekend forum for Wikimedians and other interested parties in the UK
- Provide a venue for community building and celebrating the free knowledge movement
- Raise awareness of and participation in the goals of the Wikimedia movement.
Please help us shape the event by suggesting external speakers, or other things we can do.
Outreach
In the months leading up the conference, Wikimedia UK want to increase outreach and events in the region. If you have ideas for events, training or any other forms of outreach please get in touch.
Programme
Friday, 7 June
- Dinner/drinks for early arrivals
Saturday, 8 June
| Time | Speaker | Event |
|---|---|---|
| From 09:00 | Arrivals; tea and coffee | |
| 09:30 | Welcome to Lincoln | |
| 09:45 | Convene; welcome | |
| 10:00 | Morning talks | |
| 11:30 | Tea break? | |
| 11:40 | Morning talks resume | |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Chair/Secretary | Introduction to the AGM |
| 13:35 | Tellers | Explanation of election procedure |
| 13:40 | Tellers | Candidate hustings & questions |
| 14:30 | Tellers | Voting |
| 14:30 | Secretary | Approval of Annual Conference 2012 AGM Minutes |
| 14:35 | Chair | Board report |
| 15:20 | Treasurer | Finance report |
| 15:30 | Secretary | Resolutions |
| 15:55 | Tea break? | |
| 16:00 | Tellers | Announcement of election results |
| 16:15 | Continuation of Conference | |
Sunday, 9 June
- Morning:
- Guided tour/history walk taking in some of the historic buildings in the city
- Afternoon:
- Wikipedia Takes Lincoln/social event (details TBC)
Speakers
Speakers have yet to be confirmed, if you have any suggestions please add them to this page. We are looking to organise ~2 keynote speakers as well as talks from community members (calls for this will go out later in the year).