Wikimania 2024

Jon Harald Søby

I've been a Wikimedian for 19 years, and am involved in language support and technology. I am part of the Wikimedia Language Committee, and the maintainer of the Wikimedia Incubator extension. I work as a Community Outreach Specialist in Wikimedia Norge, the Norwegian Wikimedia chapter.


Sessions

08-09
10:00
40min
Supporting minority languages and Wikimedia's global community
Hugo Lopez, Jon Harald Søby, Sadik Shahadu, mayawtowid, Nur Fahmia, Kristen Tcherneshoff, Elwin Huaman, Ramzy Muliawan

Smaller languages communities need to promote themselves online, Wikimedia is a key ally in this journey. How can we better collaborate with local communities ?

Diversity & Inclusion
Tbilisi (7)
08-09
13:30
85min
State of Language Technology and Onboarding at Wikimedia
Srishti Sethi, Uzoma Ozurumba, Caroline Myrick, Jon Harald Søby, Subbu

In this session, we'll explore language tools that support Wikimedia sites on web and mobile platforms, such as Content/Section Translation, MinT and LanguageConverter. Discover how these tools enhance editors' experience and engagement within their communities. We'll discuss the current state and future of languages onboarding, sharing research findings and brainstorming ways to improve the experience. Led by WMF staff involved in the Language team’s work and volunteers, join us as we delve into the exciting world of language tools and discuss ways to enhance language onboarding. New or seasoned editor? Join us to improve language onboarding!

Technology
Ohrid (9)(interpretation)