Wikimania 2024

Lorenzo Losa

Long term wikipedian, former chair of Wikimedia Italy, vice chair of the board of the Wikimedia Foundation.


Sessions

08-07
10:00
25min
Communicating as human beings. An introduction to nonviolent communication (introductory session)
Lorenzo Losa

Being able to communicate and interact in a positive way with other people is critical in all parts of life, and especially in a complex and diverse environment like the Wikimedia movement.

This will be a workshop for beginners on Nonviolent Communication, an approach to communication that seeks empathic dialogue and understanding among all parties. It is aimed at understanding Nonviolent Communication and learning how to use it. We will spend most of the time on hands-on practice.

Wild Ideas
Belgrade (8)
08-07
10:30
385min
Communicating as human beings. An introduction to nonviolent communication (full day workshop)
Lorenzo Losa

Being able to communicate and interact in a positive way with other people is critical in all parts of life, and especially in a complex and diverse environment like the Wikimedia movement.

This will be a workshop for beginners on Nonviolent Communication, an approach to communication that seeks empathic dialogue and understanding among all parties. It is aimed at understanding Nonviolent Communication and learning how to use it. We will spend most of the time on hands-on practice.

Wild Ideas
Modra - 11 (no livestream or interpretation)
08-08
10:00
415min
Communicating as human beings. An introduction to nonviolent communication (time reserved for follow-up)
Lorenzo Losa

Being able to communicate and interact in a positive way with other people is critical in all parts of life, and especially in a complex and diverse environment like the Wikimedia movement.

This will be a workshop for beginners on Nonviolent Communication, an approach to communication that seeks empathic dialogue and understanding among all parties. It is aimed at understanding Nonviolent Communication and learning how to use it. We will spend most of the time on hands-on practice.

Wild Ideas
Modra - 11 (no livestream or interpretation)
08-09
11:00
55min
Open Conversation with the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight, Victoria, Shani Evenstein Sigalov, Dariusz Jemielniak, Kathy Collins, Lorenzo Losa, Mike Peel, Nataliia Tymkiv, Raju Narisetti, Luis Bitencourt-Emilio, Jimmy Wales, Maryana Iskander

Chat with the Wikimedia Foundation trustees about the pressing issues facing Wikimedia.

Governance & Strategy (alternatively, Governance or Strategy)
Lviv (21+22+23) (interpretation)
08-10
11:00
55min
Meet the 2024 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees candidates
Mahuton Possoupe (WMF), Nhu Phan, Tesleemah, Mohammed Awal Alhassan, Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight, Farah Jack Mustaklem, Victoria, Lorenzo Losa, Deon Steyn, Maciej Artur Nadzikiewicz (Nadzik)

Elections are an important tool for the community to participate in the selection of leaders who will guide the Wikimedia Foundation for a three-year term. Who are this year’s candidates, and what are they bringing to the Board to advance the whole movement?

Join us to learn more!

Governance & Strategy (alternatively, Governance or Strategy)
Tbilisi (7)
08-10
15:30
85min
Let’s disagree together! Exploring a controversial topic
Lorenzo Losa

As wikimedians, we like conflicts. We have (strong) opinions, and we have (hard) feelings. This will be a space to voice them, on one topic in particular: the conflict between the community and the organizations in Wikimedia.

The session will start with a debate between two opposing voices, followed by a discussion among the attendees, with the aim of allowing different voices to be heard, and understanding each other’s point of view. Agreeing is not expected!

Wild Ideas
Belgrade (8)