Event:Wikisource Summit 2026
The Wikisource Summit 2026 is a two-day offline meetup and workshop organized for enthusiasts and contributors of the Wikisource project. The event will focus on introducing various aspects of Wikisource, discussing future roadmaps, and fostering collaboration among South Indian Wikisource communities.
The event is scheduled for April 17th and 18th, 2026, at the C.H. Mohammed Koya Central Library Hall, University of Calicut.
Event Details
[edit]- 📅 Date: April 17, 2026, April 18, 2026 9:30AM - 4:00PM IST
- 📍 Place: C.H. Mohammed Koya Central Library Hall, University of Calicut
- 👥 Organizers: Manoj Karingamadathil
- 🏛 Organized by:Wikimedians of Kerala User Group, Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation, C.H. Mohammed Koya Central Library - University of Calicut, Kerala Library Association (Kozhikkode Region), Wiki Librarians Network
- Support: Limited travel support and accommodation are available for active contributors. Please mention about the requirements in registration form.
Day 1
[edit]The agenda includes:
- An introduction to the Wikisource project and its mission.
- An annual review of ongoing digitization projects.
- Presentations and experience sharing by representatives from Wikisource communities.
- Collaborative session to create a roadmap for future growth.
Wikisource Workshop (Afternoon Session)
[edit]Day 2
[edit]Datathon
[edit]An Open Data Workshop on how to connect Wikidata to Wikisource more effectively will be held at Wikisource Summit 2026.
Hackathon
[edit]A hackathon sprint for the development and improvement of various tools based on Wikisource. This is an invite-only event. Organized by - Wikimedians of Kerala User Group and Sahya Digital Conservation Foudation.
Links
[edit]Organizers
[edit]Team
[edit]The event is coordinated by Wikimedians of Kerala User Group, along with Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation and Wikimedia Community.
