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Wikimedia MKD Shares GLAM Experience at International Conferences
During the past period, Wikimedia MKD continued to actively promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field of GLAM cooperation at the international level. Through participation in two important Wikimedia conferences, representatives of the organization presented successful practices, projects, and partnerships developed with cultural institutions in Macedonia. These presentations provided an opportunity to showcase the achievements of Wikimedia MKD, strengthen international cooperation, and contribute to discussions on the future development of GLAM initiatives within the Wikimedia movement.
Wikilive 2026
From 16 to 17 May 2026, the jubilee tenth edition of the regional WikiLive conference was held in Belgrade, gathering members of Wikimedia communities, representatives of Wikimedia organizations, editors, and supporters of free knowledge from across the region. The conference program included lectures, workshops, and discussions dedicated to the future of Wikipedia, artificial intelligence, educational programs, and GLAM activities.
Wikimedia MKD was represented by Orce Nineski, Coordinator for Cooperation with Cultural Institutions, who presented the organization’s GLAM activities and collaborations with museums, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions in Macedonia. During his presentation, he highlighted the importance of digitization and free access to cultural heritage, emphasizing how cooperation between Wikimedia MKD and cultural institutions contributes to preserving and promoting Macedonian culture through free knowledge platforms.
Nineski also presented several successful projects and activities through which photographs, documents, and various historical and cultural materials were uploaded to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. These activities help make Macedonian cultural heritage more accessible both to the local public and to the international Wikimedia community. His presentation attracted interest among participants, especially because of the practical examples of successful institutional partnerships and the opportunities for developing new regional GLAM collaborations in the future.
The conference concluded with discussions about the future development of the Wikimedia movement and regional cooperation, once again confirming the importance of sharing experiences and strengthening connections between Wikimedia communities in the region.
You can see how it went through the photographic material bellow:
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Orce Nineski giving a lecture -
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Orce Nineski giving a lecture
Zana Strkovska presentation at Wiki Conference for Russian-Speaking Contributors
Zana Strkovska had a presentation on “Good practice exchange on developing successful GLAM projects” at the Wiki Conference for Russian-Speaking Contributors. During the session, she presented the experiences and activities of Wikimedia MKD in the field of GLAM cooperation and shared examples of successful partnerships with museums, galleries, libraries, and archives in Macedonia.
The presentation highlighted the importance of collaboration between Wikimedia affiliates and cultural institutions in preserving and promoting cultural heritage through free knowledge platforms. She explained how GLAM partnerships contribute to the digitization and accessibility of valuable historical and cultural materials, allowing wider public access to content through Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Special focus was placed on the process of establishing sustainable cooperation with institutions, organizing joint activities, and encouraging professionals from the cultural sector to participate in open knowledge initiatives. Different successful case studies and practical approaches used by Wikimedia MKD were presented, including content digitization projects, educational activities, edit-a-thons, and initiatives aimed at improving the representation of cultural heritage online.
The presentation also emphasized the importance of international exchange of experiences and good practices among Wikimedia communities. Participants discussed common challenges in GLAM collaborations. The session encouraged further cooperation between affiliates and provided inspiration for developing new GLAM initiatives in different countries.
- From the team
- Australia report
- Brazil report
- France report
- Italy report
- Mexico report
- Netherlands report
- New Zealand report
- North Macedonia report
- Poland report
- Serbia report
- Spain report
- Switzerland report
- UK report
- Biodiversity Heritage Library report
- Special story
- Memory of the World report
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