Sustaining community spirit requires constant effort. What events and meetings to organize to fuel it? Hear about an extraordinary event that WMPL managed to organize, our experiences and lessons learned, as well as practical advice.

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In an era where disinformation can spread faster than ever before, equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to discern truth from falsehood is critical. "Frontlines of Truth: Strategies and Tools for Combating Disinformation" is a timely session designed to address this challenge head-on. This lecture offers a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of disinformation, alongside practical strategies for defense, including an exploration of the most effective fact-checking tools available.

Despite Wikipedia's vast repository of knowledge, a significant multimedia gap persists, notably in the realm of audio content. "Hearing the Unheard: Bridging the Multimedia Gap with Audio on Wikipedia" is a session dedicated to addressing this oversight and exploring the potential of audio to enrich the encyclopedia's multisensory learning experience. This presentation delves into the current state of audio on Wikipedia, the challenges of incorporating sound into a predominantly text-based platform, and the opportunities that audio presents for making knowledge more accessible and engaging.

Entering the vast ecosystem of Wikipedia can be daunting for newcomers. Recognizing this, Wikimedia Polska and Grow Uperion have embarked on an innovative collaboration to make Wikipedia more accessible and engaging for beginners. "Leveling Up Wikipedia: A Gamification Approach for Newcomers" is a session that explores this unique partnership between a seasoned non-governmental organization and a dynamic startup. Together, they have developed a gamification platform designed to ease the learning curve for new Wikipedia contributors, making the process of contributing to the encyclopedia more intuitive and rewarding.

In the dynamic environment of the Wikimedia Movement, skill-sharing represents a cornerstone for growth and innovation. Yet, as we expand our horizons, a crucial question arises: Should our focus lie on increasing the quantity of skill-sharing activities, or enhancing their quality? This session aims to dissect the current landscape of skill-sharing within the Wikimedia Movement, evaluating the effectiveness of various initiatives and exploring who has access to these valuable resources.