*(apologies for cross-posting)*

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to announce that we're preparing the next Wikidata community gathering: the WikiProject Days 2026. The event will take place online, from June 19 to 21, 2026 (Friday to Sunday).

Topic and goals

WikiProjects are a crucial part of data quality work on Wikidata. They help newbies find their place and connect with others, and they inform data modelling and quality decisions.

During this event, we want to:

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Increase / encourage more editors to use WikiProjects as a space to connect with others and inform data modelling and quality decisions. -

Bring life back into neglected WikiProjects to make them more helpful spaces. -

Create guidelines of what is necessary for a good WikiProject. -

Get feedback on how to bring visibility to WikiProjects from the development side

Format and Registration

The event will be fully online and coordinated by Wikimedia Deutschland. Sessions will include a mix of talks, workshops, discussions, and of course games.

You can already register on the event page: WikiProjects Days 2026 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:WikiProjects_Days_2026 (click on the "Register” tab). The event is open to everyone, regardless of experience level. Sessions will be recorded and shared afterwards.

Propose a session (CFP)

Do you have a talk, workshop, or discussion in mind? We want to hear from you.

We are looking for sessions that create space for discussions and improvement around the WikiProjects: whether it's sharing your experience with a specific WikiProject, facilitating a discussion on what makes a good WikiProject, running a workshop on how to start one, on how to bring life back into a neglected WikiProject and make it more useful again, facilitating a discussion on how to use WikiProjects as a space to connect with others and inform data modelling and quality decisions, or something completely different you think is useful.

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How to propose a session: Add your proposal on the talk page: Event talk:WikiProjects Days 2026 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event_talk:WikiProjects_Days_2026 -

Deadline for proposals: May 26, 2026

Follow the discussion

We will post updates on our usual communication channels and on the event's talk page. To stay informed, add the page to your watchlist. For any questions or ideas, feel free to reach out to me directly.

Looking forward to seeing you at the WikiProject Days \o/

Cheers,