Wikimedia Hackathon 2026
The Wikimedia Hackathon is an annual event that brings the global technical community together to connect and have technical discussions, hack on existing projects and explore new ideas for others. Developers from all around the world will work together to enhance and improve the technological infrastructure and software that powers Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects – particularly the MediaWiki platform on which they are based – and other Wikimedia code development.
The Wikimedia Hackathon is your opportunity to meet the Wikimedia technical community in person, learn about the technologies and projects that power Wikipedia and thousands of other MediaWiki based websites, and propose or join a demo-able project to hack on during the event.
This edition of the Wikimedia Hackathon will focus on bringing together people who already contributed to various technical aspects of the Wikimedia projects, who know how to find their way around our techinical ecosystem, and who are able to work, or collaborate, on projects rather autonomously.
Save the date!
- The 2026 Wikimedia Hackathon will take place in person, onsite Milan, Italy. The 2026 event is being organized by the Wikimedia Foundation in collaboration with local Wikimedia affiliate, Wikimedia Italia.
Registration:
- Event registration will open in January 2026 and close mid-April, or earlier based on event capacity.
- Scholarship and staff sponsorship applications are now closed. Applications were accepted from November 10, 2025 to November 28, 2025.
For those unable to attend in person, we will live-stream the Hackathon opening ceremony and closing showcase. Local and global communities are also welcome and encouraged to organize pre-hackathon events or related meetups.
What is the Hackathon: Information for participants
Hackathon Team
The organization of the Wikimedia Hackathon 2026 is led by the Wikimedia Foundation's Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) team, in collaboration with local Wikimedia affiliate, Wikimedia Italia (WMIT).
Program and Event Management
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Erin Morris
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Nikki Maller
Wikimedia Foundation staff
Wikimedia Italia Organizing Committee
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Francesca Pinto
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Marta Arosio
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Dario Crespi
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Chiara Verrone
Wikimedia Italia
Scholarship and Sponsorship Selection Committee
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Daniele Santini
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Val Paffet-Michel
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Amir Sarabadani
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Moriel Schottlender
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Subbu Sastry
Wikimedia Foundation Staff
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Code of Conduct
- The Wikimedia Hackathon will enforce the Universal Code of Conduct, Code of Conduct for Wikimedia's Techinical Spaces, and the Friendly Space Policy across all facets of the event. This includes the various platforms, discussion channels, and local meetups. Your adherence to these guidelines ensures a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants.
- We recommend all participants review these Trust & Safety policies prior to your arrival at the venue.
- Individuals not cooperating with these policies may be asked to leave the event. A dedicated team will be available on-site to help support a safer environment for all.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to use the talk page or to reach out to hackathon
wikimedia.org.