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Wikisym 2012 Sneak Peeks!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Cliff Lampe

It’s hard to believe we’re just weeks away from Wikisym 2012. In the next few days, I wanted to highlight some content at the conference we’re very excited about. Today, I’m highlighting our closing keynote speaker, Brent Hecht. Brent is … Continue reading →

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WikiSym 2012 – Call for Participation

Posted on January 17, 2012 by hdohrn

Hello. This is a formal version of the first call for contributions to WikiSym 2012. It will be also available on the 2012 website, as soon as our new wiki is ready (in short time). WikiSym 2012 Call for Participation ——— … Continue reading →

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WikiViz deadline extended

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Felipe

Hi all. After receiving several requests to extend the deadline for submitting to WikiViz, the visualization contest co-organized by WikiSym and WMF, the committee has decided to grant this extension. Therefore, the new deadline to submit your visualizations is August … Continue reading →

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WikiViz 2011: Data Visualization Challenge

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Felipe

Data visualization is an emerging field of interest in many areas such as journalism, consulting or research. The abundance of digital information, and specially open and publicly available datasets, is boosting inspiration of InfoViz practitioners and enthusiast to surprise us … Continue reading →

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Deadline extended for posters and demos

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Felipe

You asked, we listened. Again, we have received many requests for extra time to complete submissions. Thus, please note that the deadline for posters and demos has been extended to Friday, May 20. As usual, this deadline is considered as … Continue reading →

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Deadline Extension!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Andrea

You asked, we listened. The conference committee has had several requests for a bit of extra time – so please note that the deadline for research papers, experience reports, workshops and panels has been moved back to Monday April 4th. … Continue reading →

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WikiSym 2011 submission process is open

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Felipe

The submission site for WikiSym 2011 is now open to receive your contributions. Please, make sure that you check the submission instructions carefully before sending your works. There are specific guidelines and document formats that authors must consider for each … Continue reading →

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Presenting WikiSym 2011 website

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Felipe

Hi all! Christmas is ahead of us and we just received a wonderful gift. A few hours ago, we have just launched our brand new WikiSym 2011 website. You may have also noticed our new banner on top of this … Continue reading →

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Creating Art the Wiki Way: submit your photos!

Posted on April 9, 2010 by phoebe

Coming up with good presents for keynote speakers is always a challenge for conference organizers. But last year, the WikiSym steering committee came up with the idea of commissioning an original artwork which would be inspired by the theme of … Continue reading →

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WikiSym 2010 CFP

Posted on January 12, 2010 by phoebe

The Call for Papers for WikiSym 2010 has been posted: http://www.wikisym.org/ws2010/Call+for+Papers Please note the deadlines: March 7 to submit research papers March 21 to submit workshop, poster, demo and panel submissions Submit your wiki and open collaboration-related research today!

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