From May 15–18, 2025, Prague transformed into a vibrant hub of youthful energy, open dialogue, and idea-sharing as it hosted the very first Wikimedia Youth Conference — an international gathering of young Wikimedians from around the world. This groundbreaking event was unprecedented within the movement: designed by youth, for youth, with a strong emphasis on amplifying their voices, experiences, and visions for engagement.
The conference was initiated and organized by Wikimedia Czech Republic, led by executive director and main organizer Klára Joklová, in collaboration with the CEE Hub — the regional platform for Central and Eastern Europe — represented at the event by coordinator Barbara Klen. The event was widely supported from the outset and was made possible in part thanks to the CEE Youth Group. This informal collective, connecting young Wikimedians from the region with the support of the CEE Hub since spring 2023, served as the inspiration to scale up the experience globally. The goal was to connect with similar youth-led initiatives like Wikivibrance and young Wikimedians from the German-speaking community.