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WikiCon Australia 2026 Description: WikiCon Australia 2026 was the annual conference for Australian Wikimedians and contributors to Wikimedia projects.
STARDIT ID:
The event brought together participants from across Australia to share knowledge, build skills, and strengthen collaboration across Wikimedia communities, including contributors, organisers, educators, and GLAM professionals. The program included a range of talks, panels, workshops, and community discussions.
Participants were supported to share experiences, develop skills, and explore ways to improve Wikimedia projects and open knowledge initiatives.STARDIT ID:
0202604110432
Dates
State ongoing
Start 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-12
Form updated 2026-04-12
Location
Canberra, Australia
Aims
Bring together participants from around Australia to strengthen collaboration
Support people to learn new skills
Help people better understand ways to improve Wikimedia projects
Support knowledge sharing across diverse communities
Keywords
wikimedia
conference
wikicon
community building
open knowledge
Category
other
Inputs
organisation
Wikimedia Australia (link)
Task: Organised and coordinated the conference
Method: Conference organisation
Communication: Email, event platforms, in-person coordination
Compensation: volunteer
individual
Keir Winesmith
Task: Presented "Machine Age: The Digital Future of Archives"
Method: Conference presentation
Communication: In-person presentation
Compensation: volunteer
individual
Terri Janke
Task: Led "Open platforms, open minds, respectful practices: ICIP & IDSov Guide for Wikimedia Australia"
Method: Presentation and discussion
Communication: In-person presentation
Compensation: volunteer
individual
Paul Duchesne
Task: Led workshop "Using OpenRefine"
Method: Workshop facilitation
Communication: In-person workshop
Compensation: volunteer
individual
Biyanto Rebin
Task: Presented session related to Wiktionary engagement
Method: Conference presentation
Communication: In-person presentation
Compensation: volunteer
individual
Gnangarra
Task: Led "Commons Walk"
Method: Guided session
Communication: In-person activity
Compensation: volunteer
group of individuals
Session presenters (various) (Unknown)
Task: Delivered presentations including Wikidata sessions, Commons sessions, and community talks
Method: Conference presentations
Communication: In-person sessions
Compensation: volunteer
funding
Funding from Wikimedia Foundation
time
Volunteer time hours
other resources
Staff time and Wikimedia Australia resources
Outputs and impacts
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Start: 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-11
Coordinate Me 2026 (link)
Start: 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-11
This session introduced the Coordinate Me 2026 campaign, which focused on improving geospatial data on Wikidata. Participants were guided through how to add and refine geographic coordinates, explored tools and datasets relevant to Australian content, and contributed edits aligned with the campaign. The session emphasised improving data quality, discoverability, and linking place-based knowledge across Wikimedia projects.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Free the text! Join the Wikisource revolution
Wikisource is a free library of source texts that anyone can contribute to. Participants learned how Wikisource works, how texts are digitised and proofread, and how to get involved.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Machine Age: The Digital Future of Archives
The Machine Age was transforming how cultural memory is collected, preserved and accessed.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Open platforms, open minds, respectful practices: ICIP & IDSov Guide for Wikimedia Australia
The session explored Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) and their relevance to Wikimedia projects.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Using OpenRefine
Participants were introduced to OpenRefine and how it can be used to clean data and upload it to Wikimedia projects.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Statements to Structure: Curating a Wikidata Set
The session explored how to curate, structure, and improve datasets within Wikidata.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
AI: Friend or Foe
The discussion explored the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence for Wikimedia communities and projects.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Enhancing taxon pages
The session focused on improving taxon pages and biodiversity content across Wikimedia platforms.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Life on Commons
The session focused on contributing media to Wikimedia Commons and improving access to shared content.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Getting to know the Event Registration Tool
Participants were introduced to the Event Registration Tool and how it can be used to manage participants and events.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Getting to know the "Did you know" (DYK) process
Participants were introduced to the Did You Know process on Wikipedia and how new articles can be featured.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Depths of Wikipedia (Australian)
The presentation explored unusual, interesting, and lesser-known content from Wikipedia.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Start: 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-11
Welcome and opening session
Start: 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-11
The opening session introduced the conference, outlined aims and expectations, and welcomed participants. It provided an overview of the program and set the context for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Start: 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-11
Lightning talks session
Start: 2026-04-11
End 2026-04-11
A series of short presentations enabled participants to share projects, ideas, and experiences in a rapid format, supporting broad knowledge exchange.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Panel discussion sessions
Panel sessions brought together multiple contributors to discuss key topics affecting Wikimedia communities, encouraging dialogue and collaborative problem solving.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Community discussion sessions
Facilitated discussions enabled participants to share experiences, identify challenges, and explore opportunities for strengthening Wikimedia communities.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Networking and informal collaboration
Informal interactions throughout the conference supported relationship building, peer learning, and the development of collaborations.
knowledge translation
State: Completed
Start: 2026-04-12
End 2026-04-12
Closing session and reflections
Start: 2026-04-12
End 2026-04-12
The closing session summarised key themes and reflections from the conference and provided an opportunity for participants to share feedback and identify next steps.
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