Hello everyone, Here is the Day 2 program for Saturday, June 20.
- 10:00 UTC (12:00 CEST) - Modelling natural history holotype specimen items Ambrosia10 introduces the Wikidata WikiProject Natural History specimen data model and its documentation. - 10:30 UTC (12:30 CEST) - How do you find what needs fixing in your WikiProject? Raisha leads a discussion on turning maintenance problems into cleanup lists. - 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST) - WikiProjects showcase #2 Discover Data round-tripping, Philippine historical markers, and more. - 13:00 UTC (15:00 CEST) - Wikiproject Ontology needs you Peter F. Patel-Schneider on why the ontology of Wikidata needs attention and how to improve it. - 13:30 UTC (15:30 CEST) - Quick-Start guidelines for junior editors A session on onboarding frameworks and designing quick-start guidelines for new contributors. - 14:30 UTC (16:30 CEST) - Building Better Wikidata Integration for the Programs & Events Dashboard An update on the Dashboard and a discussion on better supporting Wikidata programs. - 15:30 UTC (17:30 CEST) - Show us the tools and queries you use on WikiProjects! An open floor session to share useful tools and queries. - 16:30 UTC (18:30 CEST) - Wikimedians for Data Organization and Quality User Group A session on setting up a user group to coordinate data quality efforts. - 17:00 UTC (19:00 CEST) - Let's improve a WikiProject page live! Mahir256 leads a live editing session to improve a WikiProject page. If you haven't registered yet, you can still join. Register here to get the BigBlueButton access link <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:RegisterForEvent/3670>: Looking forward to seeing you today. -Mohammed On Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM Mohammed Abdulai < [email protected]> wrote: > WikiProjects Days 2026 > <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:WikiProjects_Days_2026> begins > today ✨ > > Here is the program for Friday, June 19. > > - 17:00 UTC (19:00 CEST) - Opening session > Welcome and introduction to the event, plus a look at what Wikimedia > Deutschland is working to improve the discoverability of WikiProjects. > > > - 17:30 UTC (19:30 CEST) - Understanding the universe of WikiProjects > on Wikidata > Andrew Lih explores what makes WikiProjects active, well-structured, > or neglected. > > > - 18:00 UTC (20:00 CEST) - WikiProjects showcase #1 > Discover WikiProject Looted Heritage, Hertziana DataHub, and more. > > > - 19:00 UTC (21:00 CEST) - Let's play Wikidata games together! > An informal session to play Wikidata-based games and chat. > > If you haven't registered yet, you can still join. Register here > <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:RegisterForEvent/3670> to get the > BigBlueButton access link. > > Looking forward to seeing you soon. > > -Mohammed > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 7:29 PM Mohammed Abdulai < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> *TLDR:* WikiProjects Days 2026 happens this week (June 19-21). Program >> is live. Register >> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:WikiProjects_Days_2026> on the >> event page to get the BigBlueButton access link. No YouTube livestream, but >> recordings will be available a few days after. >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> A quick reminder: WikiProjects Days 2026 starts this Friday, June 19. The >> event runs online through Sunday, June 21. >> >> Check out the full program here: Event:WikiProjects Days 2026#Sessions >> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:WikiProjects_Days_2026#Sessions> >> >> Some sessions you won't want to miss: >> >> - State of the art of tools for WikiProjects: what do we have, what >> is missing? >> - Understanding the universe of WikiProjects on Wikidata >> - Live editing: improve a WikiProject page together >> - Who is who in marine taxonomy (WoRMS team) >> - WikiProject Ontology needs you >> - And more: Wikidata games, bug triage hour, and showcase sessions. >> >> Most sessions are interactive. We welcome your questions and >> participation. >> >> *How to join live* >> All sessions will take place on BigBlueButton (BBB). There is no YouTube >> livestream for this event. To join live, you need to register on the event >> page. Once registered, you will find the unique BBB link on the event >> details page. If you cannot join live, recordings will be available a few >> days after the event on YouTube and Commons. >> >> - Registration now >> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EventDetails/3670>! >> >> We look forward to seeing you soon. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Mohammed >> >> On Mon, Jun 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM Mohammed Abdulai < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> TLDR: WikiProjects Days 2026 online June 19-21. Program is out. Still >>> space for lightning talks about your favorite WikiProject. Sign up on the >>> event page to get the access link >>> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:RegisterForEvent/3670>. >>> >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> The program for WikiProject Days 2026 is now live. The event takes place >>> online from June 19 to 21. Check out the full program here >>> Event:WikiProjects >>> Days 2026#Sessions >>> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:WikiProjects_Days_2026#Sessions> >>> >>> *We have a great mix of sessions, including:* >>> >>> - State of the art of tools for WikiProjects: what do we have, what >>> is missing? >>> - Understanding the universe of WikiProjects on Wikidata >>> - Live editing: improve a WikiProject page together >>> - How do you find what needs fixing in your WikiProject? >>> - WikiProject Ontology needs you >>> - Quick-Start guidelines for editors joining complex WikiProjects >>> - And more: including Wikidata games and a bug triage hour. >>> >>> Most sessions are interactive. We welcome your questions, comments, and >>> active participation. >>> >>> *Still Want To Present?* >>> There is still space left in our showcase session for short lightning >>> talks (5-10 minutes) about your favorite WikiProject. Just add your idea on >>> the talk page >>> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event_talk:WikiProjects_Days_2026> >>> before June 15: >>> >>> *How To Join* >>> To receive the access link, you need to sign up on the event page. Click >>> on the "Register" tab and enter your details. Registration is free and open >>> to everyone. If you already registered, you can already find the link in >>> the event details >>> <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EventDetails/3670>. >>> >>> We look forward to seeing you there. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> -- >>> Mohammed S. Abdulai >>> *Senior Community Communications Manager, Wikidata* >>> >>> Wikimedia Deutschland e. 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