Road to Wiki Tech Program - AIET Mangalore

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introduction:

• Opening remarks by the event host
• Introduction to the WikiClub Tech and its mission

2. Keynote Sessions:

• "Empowering Students Through Open-Source Contributions" by Ankit Kumar Verma, Project Coordinator IIITH and Google Developer Group Contributor
• "Technical Outreach and Opportunities in Wikimedia" by Nivas, Program Associate for Technical Outreach, Centre for Internet and Society, and Wikimedia Contributor

3. Interactive Workshops:

• Hands-on session on contributing to Wikimedia projects
• Introduction to MediaWiki and ORES
• Using Phabricator and Gerrit for task management and code review

4. Networking and Collaboration:

• Open discussion and Q&A session
• Opportunities to connect with fellow students and open-source enthusiasts

5. Call to Action: Road to Wiki Program:

• Introduction to the "Road to Wiki" program, a 3-month journey aimed at selecting and nurturing students to contribute to the Wikimedia ecosystem
• Details on how to participate and the benefits of the program, including potential resources, stipends, and scholarships for significant contributions
• Encourage interested students to register for the program by filling out the form at this link