WikiConference North America 2025 will take place in New York City on October 16–19, 2025. This year’s theme is “Wiki World’s Fair” to celebrate the city’s 400th anniversary.

CUNY Newmark Wikimedian-in-Residence team presentations will include:

• Wikipedia editing + AI: Could there be a right balance? – Exploring the use of generative AI in Wikipedia editing. More at: https://tinyurl.com/33be95ed 

• Teaching Writing and Research with Wikipedia+AI – Student Perspectives – Considering the opportunities and challenges of levering generative AI in a Wikipedia-based writing course. More at: https://tinyurl.com/mvnrdmb4 

• Institutional History, Archival Technology Development, and Collections Discovery: The Contributions of the City University of New York to Wiki platforms – Examining how leaning into Wiki platforms is helping to unlock CUNY’s (and NYC’s) archival history. More at: https://tinyurl.com/hpjn2c6h 

“Wiki World’s Fair” celebrates the contributions of diverse voices and fosters cross-border partnerships. The theme seeks to fuel the Wikimedia movement’s growth, encouraging participants to reimagine how free knowledge can empower individuals, encourage cross-cultural collaboration and transform societies worldwide.

This year, around 300 attendees are anticipated to attend the 4-day event, including scholarship recipients, guest speakers and affiliates from across the region. The conference will feature workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities, fostering connections among Wikimedians, educators and cultural organizations.