WikiCon 2025 – 16, 17, 18 May in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Welcome to Ōtautahi, the Heart of the Mainland

WikiCon is the annual gathering for editors of Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikisource projects organised by Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand (WANZ). In May 2025, the conference will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with the goal of introducing Wikimedians to Ōtautahi.

This event will provide opportunities for editors and contributors to connect face-to-face, helping to create collaborative relationships.  The conference will also provide opportunities for editors and contributors to share and develop their skills and knowledge in working with Wikimedia projects.

Scholarships to attend

We offered scholarships of up to $1000 covering registration, travel, accommodation and meals. Contact info@wikimedia.nz for more information. We would need to know:

• Location
• Occupation
• Areas/topics of interest
• Wikipedia editing experience

Programme outline

While the conference programme is still in development, we wanted to share an outline of the weekend’s activities so that you can plan your travel.

Friday 16 May
6pm – 10pm: Dinner at Muy Muy, 44 Welles Street, followed by an after-dark photo walk

Saturday 17 May
8:00am: Conference registrations
8.30am – 9:30am: Welcome and waiata
9:30am – 10:00am: Morning tea and karakia kai
10:00am – 12:30pm: Conference sessions
12:30pm – 2:00pm: Lunch break
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Conference sessions
4:00pm – Final session and waiata
6.30pm – 10pm: Conference dinner at The Old Vicarage, 335 Halswell Road, transport provided if required

Sunday 18 May
8:30am – 9:30am: Conference breakfast/morning tea at Good Habit, 319 Saint Asaph Street
10am – 12:00pm: Conference sessions
12:00pm: Final remarks
12:30pm: Lunch break
1:30pm: Field trip to Lyttelton, transport provided
4:00pm: Optional dinner/drinks in Lyttelton at end of field trip, self-funded

Conference registration includes all catering except for Friday night at Muy Muy, and the Sunday night in Lyttelton. Conference organisers can provide transport from Lyttelton to the airport or back to the city.