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Day 1 - June 4, 2026

Day 1 is reserved for the VSN community, members, and liaisons registered on this page. If you're a volunteer community supporter of the Wikimedia community, join the VSN!

14:00–14:10 UTC		Welcome and introductions
14:10-15:10 UTC		The VSN Hub pilot: governance structure and services Speakers: Sara Thomas (WMUK), Justice Okai-Allotey, Robert Jamal, Sailesh Patnaik (WMF)
15:10–15:20 UTC		Break. Take a stretch :-)
15:20–16:10 UTC		The VSN towards a hub: What are the challenges that we encounter during the hub pilot? Membership criteria community discussion and voting Speaker: Vic Sfriso (WMAR)
16:10-16:15 UTC		Closing

VSN 2026 Annual Meeting – Day 1

Day 2 - June 5, 2026

Day 2 is open to everyone in the Wikimedia community, regardless of their role or experience.

14:00–14:10 UTC		Welcome and recap of Day 1
14:10-15.10 UTC		VSN partnerships and collaborations: What can we do together? Speakers: Cassie Casares (WMF), Rita Maliqi (EdWH), Feliani (ESEAP Hub), Amanda Jurno (WMB), Benedict Udeh (WMF)
15:10–15:20 UTC		Break. Take a stretch :-)
15:20–16:10 UTC		The future of volunteer support in the movement: global trends and other challenges Speakers: Robert Jamal, Maju Planas (WMAR), Tania Solá (WMMX), Martin Rulsch (WMDE)
16:10-16:15 UTC		Closing

VSN 2026 Annual Meeting – Day 2