자주 묻는 질문에 대한 답변

환영합니다. 위키매니아 2012 자주 묻는 질문에 대한 답변입니다! 여기 없는 질문이 있다면 이메일로나 안내소에 문의하십시오.

일반 정보

위키매니아는 무엇입니까?

위키미디어 재단 프로젝트(주로 세계적으로 유명한 위키백과)에서 활동하는 사람과 위키, 자유 공개 콘텐츠와 소프트웨어 및 세계 발전과 교육에 관심 있는 사람들이 참가하는 국제회의입니다. 더 상세한 정보는 메타와 위키백과를 보시기 바랍니다.

올해 위키매니아 회의는 어디에서 개최됩니까?

위키매니아 2012는 워싱턴 D.C. 조지 워싱턴 대학교에 있는 리즈너 강당과 마빈 센터에서 개최됩니다.

올해 위키매니아 회의는 언제 열립니까?

• 개발자 회의(해커톤)는 2012년 7월 10일 화요일과 11일 수요일에 열립니다.
• 본회의는 2012년 7월 12일 목요일부터 14일 토요일까지 열립니다.
• 자유 참여 회의(언콘퍼런스)는 2012년 7월 15일 일요일에 열립니다.

개최지 정보

워싱턴 D.C.가 무슨 말이며 어디에 있습니까?

워싱턴 D.C.는 미국의 수도입니다. 중부 대서양 지역에 있으며 뉴욕 시에서 남쪽으로 약 4시간 거리입니다.

워싱턴 D.C.에서는 어떤 언어가 사용됩니까?

영어가 주로 사용되고 스페인어와 그 밖의 언어를 소수가 사용합니다.

여름에 날씨는 어떻습니까?

덥고 습합니다. 온도는 일정하게 화씨 90도(섭씨 32도) 이상입니다.

어떤 옷을 권하겠습니까?

물론 가벼운 옷차림입니다.

전기와 통신은 어떻습니까?

미국의 전기 콘센트는 전압 120볼트이고 주파수 60헤르츠로 A형과 B형 플러그를 사용합니다. 휴대 통신 기기에서는 GSM과 CDMA 방식을 사용할 수 있습니다.

미국의 통화는 무엇입니까?

미국 달러입니다. 공항에 환전소가 있습니다.

워싱턴 D.C.에서 신용카드를 사용할 수 있습니까?

네. 비자, 마스터, 디스커버 등을 사용할 수 있습니다.

워싱턴 D.C.는 어떤 표준 시간대에 속합니까?

위키매니아 동안에는 동부 일광절약시간(UTC-4)이 사용됩니다.

워싱턴 D.C.에서 비상시에는 어디로 전화해야 합니까?

긴급전화인 9-1-1로 전화하세요.

등록 및 숙박

What types of accommodation are available?

See Accommodation.

Are meals included?

Breakfast and lunch at the venue are included in the registration price. Dinner and meals outside the venue are not covered by registration, but there are a number of nearby restaurants.

When is check-out time for the accommodations?

Is there a gym or exercise facilities at/near the accommodations?

Will conference accommodation rates be available the week before or the week after the conference, so that a visitor might extend their stay?

I arrive late at night – what should I do?

Scholarships

See also: Main Scholarships FAQ.

How do I get a scholarship?

See Scholarships for more information.

I applied for a scholarship, when will I find out if my application is approved?

The Scholarships committee will review the applications and get back to you after they have reviewed the hundreds of applications.

I got a scholarship. How do I get reimbursed?

Transportation and Visas

Are there any additional documents I need to enter the United States other than a passport?

Visitors from certain countries are required to obtain a visa before entering the United States. Once your registration is confirmed, begin the process of obtaining a visa as soon as possible if required, since it will take a long time. See Visas for more information. Those who are from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program will still need to complete an online form per the Electronic System for Travel Authorization program.

How are the international flights?

See Flights.

Does my passport need to be stamped at the border?

Yes, the Customs and Border Patrol officer will stamp your passport upon entry. Additionally, you will be fingerprinted and a picture of your eyes will be taken. See the CBP's guide for admission into the United States.

Help! I'm at the airport. How do I get to the city?

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Take the Metro to (redacted) station. Metro opens at 5:00 AM Monday through Friday and at 7:00 AM Saturday and Sunday and closes at Midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 3:00 AM Friday and Saturday nights.
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Take the Washington Flyer bus (US$10.00 cash or credit card) from the airport to the West Falls Church Metro station on the orange line, then take the Metro from that station to (redacted) station.
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): Take the B30 bus (US$6.00 in cash, or use a SmarTrip card) to the Greenbelt Metro station on the green line.

Help! I'm in Washington D.C. How do I get to the venue?

Help! I need to get to the venue in a cab.

Conference and Schedule

I want to submit a lecture, where do I apply?

You can submit your presentation thru the Submissions site until March 18.

General questions

Who's speaking when?

See Schedule.

When is the big party for attendees?

The attendee party is on Friday evening.

What other related events are there?

There is Wikimania Takes Manhattan which will be organized by Wikimedia New York City to explore the cultural sites of the Big Apple. If you feel interested, sign up!

Tourism

What is there to do before/after the conference?

When will other people be there?

Is tipping customary?

Tipping is customary only in restaurants and hotels. Restaurant bills usually do not include payment for service, hence a 15% addition is expected for the waiter. Anything beyond that is considered a gratitude for good service. Tips are usually not expected in self-service restaurants or food stands. Tip the bellhop in the hotel (or carry it yourself − which is also customary).

Miscellaneous

What is food like there? I have special dietary needs, what about me?

What is the address of...? The phone number of...?

See: Address book

Will I be able to use my cell phone? Can I rent a cell phone?

Should I bring my laptop? Will there be wireless Internet access?

Wi-Fi will be provided at the venue, and at the lobby of the hotels. Some, but not all hotel rooms will have Wi-Fi at no additional charge.

I'm a presenter; how should I bring my presentation?

Bring it on a flash drive, a CD or just on your computer: make sure it reaches the organizers a day in advance to ensure it works. Or email it to the organizers. Also, whichever option you use, upload it to Commons with a free license (or on this wiki if you don't own copyright of it) and in Wikimania 2012 presentation slides‎; otherwise, we'll do it for you after the conference unless you asked us not to.

How do I get announcements about Wikimania?

• Before the conference – Watch this site or sign up for wikimania-l, a mailing list for most Wikimania related issues or announcements.
• During the conference – posted notices at the registration area will advise the attendees of any changes and notices.

What hashtag should I use for tweets and photos?

Use #wikimania for the conference in general. For individual presentations and sessions, a hashtag will be posted in the room.