2024:Program/Coolest Tool Award 2024

Session title: Coolest Tool Award 2024

Session type: Meetup / performance / event

Track: Technology

Language: en

The Coolest Tool Award 2024 is an exciting recognition event hosted by the Wikimedia community. This award celebrates the most innovative and impactful tools developed by contributors within the Wikimedia ecosystem. Join us as we honor the creators of these outstanding tools and celebrate their contributions to the Wikimedia community!

Description

The Coolest Tool Award is a prestigious event designed to celebrate innovation and excellence within the Wikimedia community by recognizing the most outstanding tools and software developed by contributors. This annual event serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge tools that enhance the Wikimedia experience, empower users, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Wikimedia projects.

The primary aim of the Coolest Tool Award is to highlight the diverse range of tools created by Wikimedia community members, ranging from small scripts to robust software applications. These tools play a vital role in improving the efficiency, accessibility, and functionality of Wikimedia projects, ultimately enriching the experience for millions of users worldwide.

Through the Coolest Tool Award, we seek to: Recognize Innovation Foster Collaboration Promote Best Practices Engage the Community Inspire Future Innovation

Join us to learn about tools & celebrate the people who build them!

How does your session relate to the event theme, Collaboration of the Open?

The Coolest Tool Academy embodies the spirit of "Collaboration of the Open" by bringing together contributors from diverse backgrounds to celebrate innovation, share insights, and collectively advance the Wikimedia mission. Through collaboration and community involvement, the event contributes to the ongoing success and sustainability of the Wikimedia projects.

What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Speakers

• Onyinyechi Onifade

I work with the Program Management Team in the Product and Technology Department and manage the organization and execution of all Developer Outreach Programs.