Hi everyone,

Wikidata's 12th birthday is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! 🎉 Since going live on 29 October 2012, Wikidata has grown into a thriving open-source knowledge base, thanks to all of you. Every year, the Wikidata community comes together to celebrate, with events happening around the world throughout October and November 2024.

Here’s why we celebrate:

- To acknowledge the achievements of our community - To bring people together - To introduce Wikidata to the rest of the world and bring more people onboard

Let’s make this year’s birthday celebration just as incredible! Here’s how you can take part:

Join a Wikidata Birthday Event Near You

There are already 34 events planned around the world. Whether you're looking for an in-person meetup or an online event, there’s something for everyone! 👉 Find an event near you https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday and celebrate with fellow Wikidata enthusiasts! Organize Your Own Celebration

There’s still time to schedule and host a birthday event with your local community. It doesn’t have to be big -- it could be a casual meetup to share birthday sweets or an introduction to Wikidata at your local library. 👉 Learn how to schedule an event https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Run_an_event and discover our communication kit to help you promote it.

Prepare a Birthday Present for Wikidata

Each year, Wikidata users prepare gifts for the community -- these can be new tools, features, or anything that brings value or joy to our volunteers. 👉 Get inspired by past birthday presents https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Presents and start working on something special for this year’s celebration!

Join the Online Birthday Calls on October 29th

To mark the big day, we’re hosting two online calls on October 29th where community members can showcase their birthday presents, connect, and celebrate together. 👉 Join the online calls https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Birthday_presents_calls and be part of the global celebration!

If you have any questions about Wikidata's 12th birthday, feel free to reply to this email, reach out to me privately, or leave a note on Wikidata talk:Twelfth Birthday https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata_talk:Twelfth_Birthday.

Let’s make this birthday unforgettable! 🎁🎉

Cheers,