Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Hyderabad 2026


Title	Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Hyderabad 2026
Dates	26 - 28 June 2026
Location	Hyderabad, Telangana
Scholarships	~~Google Form~~ (Deadline: 2nd May 2026)
Etherpad	[TBD]
Organized by	Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group
Contact	contactindicmediawikidev.org
Status	In progress…
Wikidata item	TBD

Introduction

The Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Hyderabad 2026 is organized by the Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group (Indic-TechCom). The event will take place in Hyderabad from 26-28 June 2026, with 25 June designated as Day 0.

Indic Wikimedia hackathons are collaborative spaces where developers, designers, content editors, and other contributors come together to build technical solutions that enhance the experience of contributors and users across Wikimedia projects.

The event is intended for:

Technical contributors active in the Wikimedia technical ecosystem, including developers and maintainers (admins/interface admins)
Content contributors with a strong understanding of technical challenges in Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, Wikisource, and Wiktionary
Contributors from other FOSS communities or past Wikimedia participants interested in engaging with Wikimedia’s technical ecosystem

Task and program design

Building on learnings from previous hackathons, this edition adopts a more structured and collaborative approach.

Curated tasks will be shared in advance to help participants better align their interests and skills. These tasks are designed to collectively contribute to meaningful improvements in tools, workflows, and technical systems, helping move them toward more stable and usable versions.

Additionally, participants will be asked about their preferred areas of work during the application process. These preferences will be considered while assigning or shaping tasks.

Participants proposing their own ideas are encouraged to include:

A clear problem statement
A possible approach or solution

While perfection is not expected, clarity of thought and intent will strengthen the proposal.

Participants are encouraged to continue collaboration beyond the hackathon to ensure long-term impact and sustainability.

How to participate

Participation in the hackathon is primarily through scholarships.

Interested participants must apply through the official application form
A limited number of self-funded participation slots may be available
All selected participants are expected to actively contribute during the event

Scholarships

Applications are invited from the following:

Technical contributors

Applicants should meet at least one of the following criteria:

Have attended IMDUG-led events or programs (2025 or 2024), or participated in previous Wikimedia hackathons or technical events
Have contributed to the Wikimedia technical ecosystem (such as Toolforge tools, bots, MediaWiki development, etc.)

Eligibility

Applicants must currently be residing in India.
International applicants are not eligible for scholarships.

For selected applicants, all participation-related expenses will be covered, including:

Travel
Accommodation
Food
Incidentals

Program

The detailed program schedule will be announced closer to the event. The hackathon will broadly follow a three-day structure including onboarding, hacking sessions, discussions, and a final showcase.

Expected outcomes

The hackathon aims to achieve the following outcomes:

Development and improvement of technical tools and workflows
Bug fixes and feature enhancements across Wikimedia projects
Strengthened collaboration between technical and content contributors
Creation of sustainable projects that continue beyond the event

Post-event follow-up

Participants are encouraged to continue working on their projects after the event.

Follow-up activities may include:

Regular check-ins or community calls
Continued collaboration on selected tasks
Support for deploying, maintaining, or scaling completed work

Communication channels

Participants will be onboarded to dedicated communication channels for coordination and updates.

These may include:

Messaging platforms (such as Telegram or Discord)
Mailing lists or discussion pages
Event Etherpad for collaborative notes and coordination

Code of conduct

This event follows the Wikimedia Friendly Space Policy and the Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC).

All participants are expected to:

Be respectful and inclusive
Collaborate in a positive and constructive manner
Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for everyone

Event organization

Team	Organization
Navya Sri Kalli and Jnanaranjan Sahu (Gyan) — Lead Coordination Harigovind C B — Program Design and Coordination Gauri Gupta and Vanshika Rathi — Communications and Outreach Sarthak Parashar and Rihaan B H — Logistics Coordination
Funded by	In collaboration with