Press Release 145/2013

WikiCon 2013: Exchange of Information on Freely Accessible Knowledge

KIT to Host the Largest German Meeting on Wikipedia from November 22 to 24
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About 300 authors of the German Wikipedia and smaller associated projects will meet at the 2013 WikiCon at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) from November 22 to 24. WikiCon is the largest German meeting relating to Wikipedia. The program will include presentations, workshops, and podium discussions relating to freely accessible knowledge as well as the prize ceremony for the monument photo competition “Wiki Loves Monuments”.

 

Program: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiCon_2013/Programm

 

In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.

or, 19.11.2013
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