Event:Wikipedia Day NYC March 2026 (Rescheduled Date)
Wikipedia Day NYC 2026
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You’re invited to Wikipedia Day NYC 2026 to help us celebrate the 25th birthday of Wikipedia, the biggest online encyclopedia on the internet! Co-hosted with Wikimedia DC and the Wikimedia Foundation, together we will explore the past, present, and future of the free knowledge movement, and celebrate all the people, communities and ideas that make Wikipedia possible.
Whether you’re a longtime contributor or a supporter of Wikipedia, we would love to see you there!
Details:
[edit]- Location: The Theater at City Tech, 275 Jay Street, Brooklyn
- Date: March 28, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Ticket price: Free, but a small donation would be much appreciated!
- Host: Wikimedia New York City
Eventbrite registration is required for entry: Register here
What to expect
[edit]- Keynote speeches and fireside chats
- Family friendly fun activities - face painting, vinyl screen printing, games
- Panels & presentations
- Interactive edit-a-thons and beginner-friendly training workshops
- Cultural activities celebrating global stories and local histories
- Swag and merch giveaways (including 100 screen-printed tote bags, available on a first come first serve basis)
- Lots of food, drinks, birthday cake & community-building
Agenda (To be updated)
[edit]| CUNY City Tech
275 Jay Street, Brooklyn | ||||
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| Floor 1 | Floor 2 | |||
| 11 am | Doors open! | |||
| Lobby | Theater | Classroom | Lounge | |
| 11:45 am | WikiNYC Future Fair
Partner tables: City Tech, Cyber Peace Institute, Beta NYC, Brooklyn Public Library, Cybernetics Library, Poster House Activities: Photo Backdrop, Button making, Face painting and balloon twisting, Vinyl printing Lunch available until 3pm |
Opening Remarks: Wikipedia–The First 25 Years | Quiet Space | |
| 12 pm | Keynote Speech: N.K. Jemisin
To learn more about N.K. Jemisin's writing or to purchase her books: https://nkjemisin.com/writing/ | |||
| 12:20 pm | The Future of Journalism and Internet: Ben Smith, Tim Wu, Ethar El-Katatney (moderator Molly Stark Dean) | |||
| 12:50 pm | NYC 400 Winner Announcement | |||
| 12:55 pm | Tech Policy with Beta NYC (moderator by Noel Hidalgo) | |||
| 1:20 pm | BREAK | Wiki 101 Training, led by Wikimedia DC | ||
| 2 pm | Fireside Chat with Alexis Nikole Nelson @blackforager | |||
| 2:20 pm | Language Training - Daniel, WikiTongues | |||
| 2:35 pm | Librarian Panel
(moderator Jen Hoyer) | |||
| 3:00 pm | WikiNYC Future Fair, continued | Creative Commons Licenses 101 | Quiet Space | |
| 3:10 pm | Lighting Talks
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| 3:30 pm | ||||
| 4:05 pm | Depths of Wikipedia Trivia with Annie Rauwerda @depthsofwikipedia | |||
| 4:25 pm | Closing Remarks, Group Photo | |||
| 4:30 pm | Grand Finale: Cutting of the Wiki-Cake! | |||
| 5 pm | Event end | |||
Important information
[edit]- Registration requirements: For security reasons, all attendees must have a Wikipedia account to register. The registration list, including names and contact details, will be shared with our internal Trust & Safety team, and may also be shared with the English Wikipedia Arbcom. You can create your account by registering at the top right corner of this page.
- Security protocols: Airport-style security procedures will be in place before check-in, including bag checks and metal detectors. There will also be security officers patrolling the venue. Please allow extra time when entering the building. Please note that access to the venue and event is contingent on completing the required security checks.
- Code of Conduct: All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's code of conduct and Photo Consent Policy.
Co-hosts and Partners
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Partners: