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'''WikiConference UK 2011''' will be held on '''Saturday 16 April 2011''' in Bristol - at the Watershed. The conference will incorporate both presentations and talks about Wikipedia/Wikimedia, as well as Wikimedia UK's Annual General Meeting. It will be free to attend, and lots of fun. | '''WikiConference UK 2011''' will be held on '''Saturday 16 April 2011''' in Bristol - at the Watershed. The conference will incorporate both presentations and talks about Wikipedia/Wikimedia, as well as Wikimedia UK's Annual General Meeting. It will be free to attend, and lots of fun. | ||
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'''When:''' Saturday 16th April 2011, | '''When:''' Saturday 16th April 2011, 09:30-17:30<br /> | ||
'''Where:''' The Watershed Media Centre, Bristol, England. See [[#Getting to the conference|below for location details]].<br /> | '''Where:''' The Watershed Media Centre, Bristol, England. See [[#Getting to the conference|below for location details]].<br /> | ||
'''Cost:''' Free to attend. '''[http://wikiconferenceuk2011.eventbrite.com/ Register now]!<br /> | '''Cost:''' Free to attend. '''[http://wikiconferenceuk2011.eventbrite.com/ Register now]!<br /> | ||
'''Keynote Speaker:''' | '''Keynote Speaker:''' Ollie Bray <br /> | ||
'''Other talks:''' [[ | '''Other talks:''' [[#Agenda|See below]]<br /> | ||
'''Hashtag:''' #wmuk<br /> | |||
'''Calendar:''' [http://microform.at/hcalendar/http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2011#Metadata Download as an ics file] to add to your calendar. | '''Calendar:''' [http://microform.at/hcalendar/http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2011#Metadata Download as an ics file] to add to your calendar. | ||
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== Agenda == | == Agenda == | ||
; Also see: [[Annual Conference 2011/AGM Notice]] | ; Also see: [[Annual Conference 2011/AGM Notice]] | ||
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** Director: Steve Virgin | ** Director: Steve Virgin | ||
* Date and location of the next board meeting | * Date and location of the next board meeting | ||
== Getting to the conference == | |||
[[File:Watershed Bristol closeup.jpg|thumb|right|The Watershed in Bristol]] | |||
The conference is at the [[:wikipedia:Watershed Media Centre|Watershed Media Centre]] in Bristol. The address is: | |||
:Watershed, | |||
:1 Canon's Rd, | |||
:Harbourside, | |||
:Bristol, | |||
:BS1 5TX | |||
Bristol is easy to get to via car, bus, train or airplane. Directions to the venue can be found [http://www.watershed.co.uk/info/access.php on Watershed's website]. For National Express buses to Bristol, see [http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/destinations/england/south-west/bristol/bristol-introduction.aspx their website]. | |||
Hotel options include: | |||
* [http://www.fullmoonbristol.co.uk/ Full Moon Bristol] - hostel, from £17/night | |||
* [http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-west-england/hostels/bristol/index.aspx YHA Bristol] - hostel, £20/night (no space on night of the 16th) | |||
* [http://www.premierinn.com/ Premier Inn] - hotel, several in Bristol, around £65/night | |||
* [http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-5547-ibis-bristol-centre/index.shtml Ibis] - hotel, around £70/night (no space on night of the 16th) | |||
* [http://www.minthotel.com/bristol/bristol-hotels.htm Mint Hotel] - around £70/night | |||
* [http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-bristol Raddison Blu] - hotel, around £90/night. | |||
For other possiblities, try [http://visitbristol.co.uk/site/bristol-on-a-budget Visit Bristol]'s website, [http://www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk/southwestframe-bristol.htm Bed and Breakfasts UK], or [http://www.lodging-world.com/uk/england/avon/bristol/bed-and-breakfasts Lodging World]. | |||
== Attendees == | == Attendees == | ||
Are you interested in coming? Please '''[http://wikiconferenceuk2011.eventbrite.com/ register now via Eventbrite]!''' It's important that we know how many to plan for, so that we can make sure there's enough seats to go around! Please also sign up below so that other attendees can find out who else is attending. | Are you interested in coming? Please '''[http://wikiconferenceuk2011.eventbrite.com/ register now via Eventbrite]!''' It's important that we know how many to plan for, so that we can make sure there's enough seats to go around! Please also sign up below so that other attendees can find out who else is attending. | ||
# [[User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]] 22:45, 10 August 2010 (UTC) | # [[User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]] 22:45, 10 August 2010 (UTC) | ||
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# [[User:Mentifisto|Mentifisto]] 20:14, 6 April 2011 (UTC) | # [[User:Mentifisto|Mentifisto]] 20:14, 6 April 2011 (UTC) | ||
== Apologies == | === Apologies === | ||
*[[:wikipedia:User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]] - I would have liked to attend, and offer a talk, but am already committed to a museum hackday in the West Midlands. | *[[:wikipedia:User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]] - I would have liked to attend, and offer a talk, but am already committed to a museum hackday in the West Midlands. | ||
Revision as of 00:04, 9 April 2011
WikiConference UK 2011 will be held on Saturday 16 April 2011 in Bristol - at the Watershed. The conference will incorporate both presentations and talks about Wikipedia/Wikimedia, as well as Wikimedia UK's Annual General Meeting. It will be free to attend, and lots of fun.
|
Agenda
- Also see
- Annual Conference 2011/AGM Notice
| Time | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 9.30 | Gathering for tea and biscuits | |
| 9:50 | Mike Peel | Welcome |
| 9.30 | Wikipedia and GLAM (Chair - MP) | |
| 10:00 | Victuallers | The History of the World in 100 articles Or: QR Codes or Why It's illegal to not use Wikipedia |
| 10:20 | Fæ | Moving on from UK GLAM events to long term collaborations, projects and partnerships |
| 10.35 | Wikipedia Content (Chair - TD) | |
| 10:35 | Jezhotwells | WikiProject Good articles |
| 10:50 | Martin Poulter | Psychology on Wikipedia: the Good, Bad and Ugly |
| 11.05 | Break | |
| 10.35 | Wikipedia in Education (Chair - SV) | |
| 11:15 | Ollie Bray, Learning and Teaching Scotland (bio) | Watering Ideas: nurturing & nudging learners |
| 11:45 | Dave Jarman / Nishan Canagaragh | TBC |
| 12.15 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 | Wikimedia UK AGM (Chair - AT) | |
| 13.00 | Andrew Turvey | Welcome and introduction |
| 13.10 | Tellers | Election Hustings and Voting List of Candidates, Candidate Statements and Ballot Paper |
| 13.45 | Mike Peel | Approval of minutes 2009 AGM, 2010 AGM |
| 14.00 | Andrew Turvey | Board Report for 2010-2011 |
| 14.25 | Mike Peel | Resolutions |
| 14.50 | Tellers | Announcement of the election results |
| 15.00 | Tea + Coffee | |
| 15.15 | Wikipedia in Education (Chair - TD) | |
| 15:15 | Sadads | Wikipedia Ambassadors UK : Building a program |
| 15:40 | Harrypotter | Wiki in the lecture room |
| 16:00 | Johnbod | Content and coverage; where are we 10 years into the project? |
| 16:00 | Andrew Turvey | Guided discussion about the future of the chapter |
| 17:15 | Andrew Turvey | Close & Summary |
| 17.30 | First meeting of new Board. Others retiring to a nearby pub in typical wikimeet style. | |
Board meeting
- Assignment of officials
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Briefings from outgoing board members
- Chair; Andrew Turvey
- Secretary: Mike Peel
- Treasurer: Tom Dalton
- Director: Steve Virgin
- Date and location of the next board meeting
Getting to the conference
The conference is at the Watershed Media Centre in Bristol. The address is:
- Watershed,
- 1 Canon's Rd,
- Harbourside,
- Bristol,
- BS1 5TX
Bristol is easy to get to via car, bus, train or airplane. Directions to the venue can be found on Watershed's website. For National Express buses to Bristol, see their website.
Hotel options include:
- Full Moon Bristol - hostel, from £17/night
- YHA Bristol - hostel, £20/night (no space on night of the 16th)
- Premier Inn - hotel, several in Bristol, around £65/night
- Ibis - hotel, around £70/night (no space on night of the 16th)
- Mint Hotel - around £70/night
- Raddison Blu - hotel, around £90/night.
For other possiblities, try Visit Bristol's website, Bed and Breakfasts UK, or Lodging World.
Attendees
Are you interested in coming? Please register now via Eventbrite! It's important that we know how many to plan for, so that we can make sure there's enough seats to go around! Please also sign up below so that other attendees can find out who else is attending.
- Mike Peel 22:45, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
- Seddon 20:22, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
- Thryduulf 21:23, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
- MartinPoulter 09:10, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
- WereSpielChequers 13:33, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
- Victuallers 23:32, 5 December 2010 (UTC)
- AndrewRT 00:28, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
- Sadads 02:30, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
- Fæ 00:03, 6 February 2011 (UTC)
- LondonStatto 09:48, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
- The Land 12:31, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
- Johnbod 14:05, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
- Likely but not definite. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:47, 22 March 2011 (UTC)
- wikipedia:User:Qwfp 07:47, 22 March 2011 (UTC)
- Andy Dingley 13:19, 22 March 2011 (UTC)
- Colds7ream 15:34, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
- Dirkbb 12:11, 26 March 2011 (UTC)
- LoopZilla 09:52, 27 March 2011 (UTC) (would like travel costs support)
- Steve Woods 13:04 29 March 2011 (UTC)
- Deryck Chan 10:40, 30 March 2011 (UTC) (need financial support for travel costs and accommodation)
- Andrew Davidson 12:21, 1 April 2011 (UTC)
- 109.154.137.246 15:03, 3 April 2011 (UTC)
- User:Steve Virgin Steve Virgin 17:01, 4 April 2011 (UTC)
- RexxS 19:48, 4 April 2011 (UTC)
- Ollie Bray 21:40, 4 April 2011 (UTC)
- Michael Corbett ProductBox 09:53, 5 April 2011 (UTC)
- Mentifisto 20:14, 6 April 2011 (UTC)
Apologies
- Andy Mabbett - I would have liked to attend, and offer a talk, but am already committed to a museum hackday in the West Midlands.
Metadata
(Emits hCalendar microformat)
- WikiConference UK 2011
- Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX - 51.45149, -2.59802
- 20110416T1000+01:00-20110416T1700+01:00