User:SEgt-WMF/How to:Create a nice conference Meta page

Best practices for conference programs

Below some program features that User:SEgt-WMF useful from fairly recent Wikimedia conferences. These features can help make your conference program more informative and user-friendly for attendees, but feel free to add more ideas, don't forget to add the reason why you think it is useful.

Conference templates

Conference templates (example) help streamline the creation of program pages by providing a consistent structure for session listings, schedules, and speaker information. Using templates reduces duplication of effort and ensures that all conference pages follow a similar format, making it easier for attendees to navigate between different events. Templates can also be customized to include specific fields such as session type, duration, room, and speaker names.

From Wikimedia+Libraries

Expand abstract

Allowing users to expand abstracts directly on the program page keeps the schedule compact while still providing detailed session information when needed. This feature is helpful for attendees exploring the program to decide which sessions to attend. The expandable abstracts keep session lists concise without requiring users to click through to separate pages.

From WikiCelticNot

Session identifiers

Including identifiers for session format, level, and technical support helps attendees quickly understand what to expect from each session. The session identifiers make it easier for attendees to filter and choose sessions that match their experience level and interests.

From Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024/Programme

Conference schedule with rooms

A table-style schedule with rooms listed in columns allows attendees to see all sessions happening at the same time across different tracks or rooms. This helps attendees quickly navigate the schedule and plan their day effectively.

From WikiIndaba conference 2024/Program

Emojis

Emojis used to indicate session types

Using emojis to indicate session types (such as workshops, presentations, panels, or social events) can make a program more visually engaging and easier to navigate at a glance. Emojis provide a quick visual cue that helps attendees identify the format of each session without reading through all details.

From Celtic Knot Conference 2024/Program