[ESEAP Hub - the Future of the Regional Collaboration - Plenary][edit]

Abstract/description[edit]

ESEAP Hub discussions have been ongoing in the region since 2021 and have evolved to the high level definition of the purpose and functions, as well as practical ideas on how to bring the hub to life in the ESEAP region. At Wikimania 2023 in Singapore a preparatory council was appointed and at the conference it will be time to share their work and ensure there is a good alignment regarding the next steps in the whole region.

The plenary session will start with a report back from the work of the preparatory council and then move to practical steps of 1) validating the outlined functions of the hub, 2) agreeing upon the next steps in the hub development process, 3) rolling out the election format to the actual hub steering committee / council, 4) defining the host for the ESEAP Summit in 2025.

Relationship to ESEAP or to the theme[edit]

ESEAP Hub is expected to be the common coordinating body in the region and play a central role in the future development of regional collaboration in ESEAP.

Username/s[edit]

Reke Wang (User:Reke), Wikimedia Taiwan
Belinda Spry (User:BindiS), Wikimedia Australia
Athikhun Suwannakhan (User:Athikhun.suw), Wikimedia Thailand
Dody Ismoyo (User:Dody Ismoyo), Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia
Johnny Alegre (User:Buszmail), Pilipinas Panorama Community
Robert Sim (User:Robertsky), Wikimedia Singapore User Group
Irvin Sto. Tomas (User:Filipinayzd), Bikol Sentral Wikipedia
Vanj Padilla (User:Lady01v)
Agus Damanik (User:Agus_Damanik)
Kaarel Vaidla (User:KVaidla (WMF), supporting staff from Wikimedia Foundation

Session type[edit]

Plenary

Duration[edit]

60 minutes

Session outcomes[edit]

Shared understanding regarding the purpose, function, and value proposition of the ESEAP hub
Clarity among the participants regarding the next steps in setting up the ESEAP hub
Clarity among the participants on how they can engage with the ESEAP hub process