Wikipedia Day NYC 2026

UPDATE 2/3: This event has been rescheduled to March 28th. Please hold on to your tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re also happy to confirm that both N.K. Jemisin and @blackforager will still be joining us as speakers. Please note that there may be other small changes to the program - we will share an updated agenda closer to the day.

Registration will be reopened until February 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

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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 the backbone of the internet.

What to expect

• Keynote speeches
• Family friendly fun activities, including face painting
• 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

Important Information

• Registration requirement: 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 for the event by following this link
• Security protocols: On-site airport style security procedures will be in place, including bag checks and metal detectors. Please allow extra time when entering the building.
• Code of Conduct: All attendees must abide by Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photo Consent Policy.

Registration closes: February 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Tickets: Free, but a small donation would be much appreciated!

Press and Media Inquiries: Please contact info@wikimedianyc.org and press@wikimedia.org.