Wikimedia New York City nycwikimedia https://nyc.wikimedia.org/wiki/Home MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.19 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikimedia Wikimedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk 0 1190 2608 2584 2026-09-11T17:22:49Z Mbataw 8997 2608 wikitext text/x-wiki == '''Wikipedia Day NYC 2026''' == [[File:Wikipedia Day NYC 2025 -01.jpg|thumb|500px|center|Group photo from Wikipedia Day 2025 ]] You're invited to '''Wikipedia Day''' '''NYC 2026''' to help [[:w:Wikimedia New York City|us]] celebrate the 25th birthday of [[:w:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]], the biggest online encyclopedia on the internet! Co-hosted with [[:m:Wikimedia District of Columbia|Wikimedia DC]] and the [[:w:Wikimedia Foundation|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. [[File:Wikipedia Day NYC 2026 Event Graphic.jpg|thumb|Event graphic for Wikipedia Day NYC 2026]] Whether you're a longtime contributor or a supporter of Wikipedia, we would love to see you there! == '''Details:''' == * '''Location:''' [[:w:City Tech|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''': [[:wikipediawikipedia:Meetup/NYC|Wikimedia New York City]] '''Eventbrite registration is required for entry:''' [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikipedia-day-nyc-2026-tickets-1971392165034 Register here] == '''What to expect''' == * Keynote speeches and fireside chats * Family friendly fun activities - face painting, vinyl screen printing, games * Panels & presentations * Interactive [[:w:Event:Wikipedia Day NYC 2026 City Tech Edit-a-thon|edit-a-thons]] and beginner-friendly training workshops * Cultural activities celebrating global stories and local histories * Swag and [[:c:Category:Promotional material from Wikimedia New York City|merch giveaways]] (including 100 screen-printed [[:w:Tote bag|tote bags]], available on a [[:w:first come first serve|first come first serve]] basis) * Lots of food, drinks, birthday cake & community-building == '''Agenda (To be updated)''' == {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="5" |CUNY City Tech 275 Jay Street, Brooklyn |- | ! colspan="3" |Floor 1 !Floor 2 |- !11 am | colspan="4" |Doors open! |- | !Lobby !Theater !Classroom !Lounge |- !11:45 am | rowspan="9" |'''WikiNYC Future Fair''' Partner tables: [[:w:New York City College of Technology|City Tech]], Cyber Peace Institute, Beta NYC, [[:w:Brooklyn Public Library|Brooklyn Public Library]], Cybernetics Library, [[:w:Poster House|Poster House]] Activities: Photo Backdrop, [[:w:Pin-back button|Button making]], [[:w:Face painting|Face painting]] and [[:w:Balloon modelling|balloon twisting]], Vinyl printing Lunch available until 3pm |'''Opening Remarks''': Wikipedia–The First 25 Years | rowspan="5" | | rowspan="9" |Quiet Space |- !12 pm |'''Keynote''' '''Speech: [[:w:N. K. Jemisin|N.K. Jemisin]]''' <small>To learn more about N.K. Jemisin's writing or to purchase her books: https://nkjemisin.com/writing/</small> |- !12:20 pm |'''The Future of Journalism and Internet:''' [[:w:Ben Smith (journalist)|Ben Smith]], [[:w:Tim Wu|Tim Wu]], [[:w:Ethar El-Katatney|Ethar El-Katatney]] (moderator [[:q:Molly Stark Dean|Molly Stark Dean]]) |- !12:50 pm |'''[[:wikipediawikipedia:NYC400|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 [[:m:Wikimedia District of Columbia|Wikimedia DC]] |- !2 pm | rowspan="2" |'''Fireside Chat with [[:w:Alexis Nikole Nelson|Alexis Nikole Nelson]]''' @blackforager | |- !2:20 pm | rowspan="2" |'''Language Training -''' Daniel, [[:w:Wikitongues|WikiTongues]] |- !2:35 pm |'''Librarian Panel''' (moderator Jen Hoyer) |- !3:00 pm | rowspan="5" |WikiNYC Future Fair, continued | | rowspan="2" |'''[[:w:Creative Commons license|Creative Commons Licenses]] 101''' | rowspan="6" |Quiet Space |- !3:10 pm | rowspan="2" |'''[[:w:Lightning talk|Lighting Talks]]''' * habst * roy * ZhaoFJx * bluerasberry * Carolyn Li-Madeo & Sharon Park * Prerit Pathak * Unqueued * Cathy * Jack McCarthy * David Engelman |- !3:30 pm | rowspan="2" | |- !4:05 pm |'''[[:w:Depths of Wikipedia|Depths of Wikipedia]] Trivia''' with [[:w:Annie Rauwerda|Annie Rauwerda]] @depthsofwikipedia |- !4:25 pm |Closing Remarks, Group Photo | rowspan="2" | |- !4:30 pm |'''Grand Finale: Cutting of the [[:c:Category:Wikimedia birthday cakes|Wiki-Cake]]!''' | |- !5 pm ! colspan="4" |Event end |} == '''Important information''' == * '''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 [[:m:Wikimedia New York City/Code of Conduct|code of conduct]] and [[:m:Wikimedia New York City/Photography policy|Photo Consent Policy]]. == '''Co-hosts and Partners''' == '''Co-hosts:''' * [[:w:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]] * [[:wmdc:Home|Wikimedia DC]] '''Partners:''' * [https://www.beta.nyc/ Beta NYC] * [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/ Brooklyn Public Library] * [https://cyberpeaceinstitute.org/ Cyber Peace Institute] * [https://www.cyberneticslibrary.org/ Cybernetics Library] * [[:w:Poster House|Poster House]] * [[:w:Wikitongues|Wikitongues]] 04g22sxt5w21a5xsexip00trb0fwmur