Wikipedia 25 Virtual Celebration Watch party

Europe/Zurich
3/1-021 (CERN)

3/1-021

CERN

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Description

Wikipedia turns 25 this year and celebrates this milestone with a global virtual event.

The Scientific Information Service organises a watch party where you can connect with others who value open knowledge, and join in honouring Wikipedia’s collaborative spirit. Everyone is welcome—no reservation needed.

The stream can be followed here.

    • 16:40 16:45
      Welcome 5m
    • 16:45 17:00
      Pre-Party 15m

      15 minute warm-up with Wikipedia trivia and birthday wishes from around the globe. Come early and get warmed up!

    • 17:00 18:00
      Virtual Event 1h
      • A tour through 25 years of collaboration at its best: Watch how the 300+ language Wikipedias have grown since Wikipedia was born a quarter-century ago with the simple phrase "Hello, World!"
      • An ode to the talk page: Honoring the debates, detours, and consensus-building that make Wikipedia... Wikipedia.
      • Musical performances: Pieces created with Wikipedia and Wikimedia content, composed for the editors powering the
      • Wikipedia games: A chance to test your knowledge to win freshly minted, special-edition Wikipedia 25
      • Spotlights on Wikipedians everywhere: Stories from across regions and generations.
      • Special guest appearances: Because every great birthday needs a few unexpected cameos. And yes, your longtime favorites will be there too.

      See event page for details. Text by Wikimedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA