We are happy to announce that, for the first time, Wikimedia communities of Central Asia will unite at the Central Asian WikiCon 2025!
Central Asian WikiCon 2025 will be hosted at Diplomat International School on April 19–20, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Diplomat International School is a prestigious non-governmental educational institution in Tashkent. Opened in 2018, the school features two modern educational buildings and ranks among the top 10 non-state educational institutions in Tashkent. The conference will be organized by the Wikimedians of Uzbek Language User Group.
This landmark event, supported by the Wikimedia Foundation’s Conference Fund, will bring together over 50 Wikimedians from Central Asia, and nearby regions to share knowledge, collaborate, and grow the Wikimedia movement.
The first-ever regional conference in Central Asia aims to strengthen connections among Wikimedia communities from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, and surrounding areas. The event’s main goals are to raise awareness about the Wikimedia movement and foster collaboration.
Through interactive workshops, participants will develop editing, project management, and technical skills while discussing key regional challenges and future initiatives. Networking sessions will provide opportunities for building stronger partnerships across borders. This conference is an exciting step towards a more unified and impactful future for Wikimedia in Central Asia.
On behalf of the Core Organizing Team
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