08-07, 15:30–15:55 (Poland), Dilijan (3) (interpretation)
Language: English
Join us for an insightful session as we explore the use of the open-source platform Eventyay for organizing Wikimania 2024. This "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session will cover the platform's latest developments, the unique advantages and challenges encountered, and future plans.
Session Description:
Join us for an insightful session with Mario Behling and Wojciech Pędzich as we explore the use of the open-source platform Eventyay for organizing Wikimania 2024. This session will cover the platform's latest developments, the unique advantages and challenges encountered, and future plans. In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) format, we will discuss:
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Improvements Since Last Year: An overview of the enhancements and new features introduced in Eventyay over the past year, highlighting how these updates have improved user experience and functionality.
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Incorporation of Open Source Event Components: A deep dive into the integration of various open-source components into Eventyay, expanding the platform's capabilities and offering greater flexibility for event organizers.
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Using Eventyay for Wikimania 2024: A candid discussion on the unique benefits and challenges of using Eventyay for Wikimania 2024. We will share insights into the platform's performance, gather user feedback, and explain the solutions implemented to address any issues.
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Next Steps: An outline of upcoming features and developments planned for Eventyay, including how the community can participate in shaping the platform's future.
This session is an excellent opportunity to provide your feedback, ask questions, and share your experiences with Eventyay. Whether you're already familiar with the platform or new to it, your insights are crucial. Let's collaborate to continue enhancing and innovating in the realm of open-source event management!
Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/b0W8f4nhdh8?feature=shared&t=21653
Our session, "Eventyay Insights and Feedback: AMA" directly aligns with the event theme of "Collaboration of the Open" by emphasizing the power of open-source collaboration in event management.
We will discuss the integration of various open-source components into the Eventyay platform, highlighting how this collaborative effort has enhanced its capabilities and flexibility. By sharing insights into the development and usage of Eventyay for organizing Wikimania 2024, we demonstrate the importance of community-driven development and open communication.
Moreover, our session encourages active participation from attendees, inviting them to share their feedback, ask questions, and contribute ideas. This open dialogue fosters a collaborative environment where ideas and solutions can be freely exchanged, ultimately driving innovation and improvement in the platform. Our discussion on future plans and how the community can get involved further emphasizes the collaborative nature of open-source projects and their potential to bring people together for a common purpose.
What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?* –Everyone can participate in this session
How do you plan to deliver this session?* –Onsite in Katowice
What other themes or topics does your session fit into? Please choose from the list of tags below. –Collaboration, Conferences, Capacity building, Events, Product development
Mario Behling is a technologist, deeply passionate about fostering the spirit of sharing and collaboration and connecting people. As a global connector, his strategic bases in Berlin and Singapore are pivotal in championing the transition of companies worldwide towards Open Source technologies. In 2009, alongside Hong Phuc Dang, he founded FOSSASIA, an organisation dedicated to improving lives through the dissemination of open technologies, knowledge, and resources. FOSSASIA, under his guidance, has spearheaded several software projects, including the event management solution eventyay.com and SUSI.AI, as well as open hardware projects like the Pocket Science Lab IoT platform, and the Badge Magic.
An avid WIkimedian with 18 years of editing experience, supplemented by afiiliate governance, hub governance, AffCom term. Translator and interpreter. Concert photographer.