07/09/2026
We are pleased to announce that Wikimedians of Turkic Languages User Group and Wikimedia Deutschland will host 2027 in Istanbul, Türkiye, in collaboration with Üsküdar Üniversitesi.
The conference will take place on 29–31 October 2027, with the dates coinciding with a very special milestone: ’s 15th birthday on 29 October 2027.
WikidataCon 2027 will bring together the global Wikidata community to connect, exchange knowledge, share experiences, celebrate this important anniversary, and explore the future of Wikidata.
We look forward to welcoming Wikim(p)edians, Wikidata contributors, partners, and open-knowledge enthusiasts from around the world to Istanbul for three days of collaboration, learning, community building, and celebration.
Save the dates: 29–31 October 2027 — Istanbul, Türkiye.
More information about the programme, participation, scholarships, and other arrangements will be shared in due course.
We look forward to celebrating 15 years of Wikidata together in Istanbul!
