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This is a list of public speakers who are available to give presentations about Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
Disclaimer: This list is not maintained by the Wikimedia Foundation; if you would like a speaker from the Foundation then please contact them directly. However, in the spirit of open and transparent communication, various voices are represented in this self-generated and community-maintained list. Not all of the voices share the same perspectives or experiences about Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
These speakers may be contacted on their user page or through the "E-mail this user" feature in the toolbox typically found in the left sidebar. You may also contact the appropriate Wikimedia chapters to see if they would recommend any additional speakers who may not be listed here.
I have a couple of featured contributions in particle physics.
French, English
Interested in given talks (at either the laymen or specialist level) on Science & Wikipedia, Physics & Wikipedia, Academic Journals & Wikipedia, Expert Contributions & Wikipedia, Article Monitoring & Wikipedia, My Experience as a Wikipedia Editor, Wikipedia Books, Wikipedia in general, and other similar topics. Could be interesting in giving Editing Workshops/Tutorials too.
May be available to speak about a variety of topics. Based in Toronto, Canada, but able to travel. For public speaking-related questions, do not contact me on my talk page; email unforgettableidgmail.com instead.
Wikipedian since first year of the project, Wikimedia Steward, former CFO, former English Wikipedia ArbCom member
English
Lives and works in the Atlanta area. Has given several presentations on Wikipedia. Largely responsible for a couple dozen featured articles. Ranked as the #1 English Wikipedia contributor in "Persistent Word Views" by a 2007 study.
Has made over 400 featured content contributions to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. Sysopped on multiple WMF projects.
English
Winner of the 2009 WikiCup. Personal blog about Wikipedia selected for "Blogs of Note" by the staff of Blogger. Has given presentations about Wikipedia. Based in San Diego, California.
Currently residing in Pittsburgh, PA, US, but visiting Poland from time to time). I specialize in the university settings (Wikipedia and other wikis as a research and teaching tools).
Wikimedia volunteer since 2006, Wikimedia Foundation Community Dept. staff
English
Based in San Francisco, CA. Past audiences include conferences, unconferences and academic settings. I can focus on specific areas, such for journalists and bloggers.
Based in the San Francisco area, but travel frequently. Have given talks on Wikipedia in developing world, data and statistics about Wikipedia and its community, and interactions with business world. stuwikimedia.org.
Author of a French handbook of Wikipedia, former secretary of Wikimedia France, regular editor on the French-language Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, steward
Based in Adelaide; volunteer English Wikipedia Administrator; mainly present on e-learning and collaboration at a secondary and tertiary education level.
past President of Wikimedia Australia, Wikimedia Australia media representation
English, Nyungar
Based in Perth; volunteer English Wikipedia Administrator, Wikimedia Commons Administrator, Nyungar Wikipedia Administrator; Can present on all projects
gmail.com instead.