2026/Program
Edmonton, Alberta – Canada — September 24–27, 2026
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Building the Future of the Commons
"Building the Future of the Commons" is about reimagining how we create and share free knowledge in a rapidly changing world. As technologies like AI reshape how information is produced and consumed, the Wikimedia movement has a unique opportunity to ensure the commons stay open, human, reliable, and inclusive.
This theme aims to spark conversations across communities, the tech world, and cultural and educational ecosystems. Together, we will explore the evolving relationship between Wikimedia and AI, highlight underrepresented voices in our communities, and deepen our work with GLAMU institutions. The conference days will also focus on empowering contributors at every level: from newcomers making their first edits, to everyday contributors looking to develop or improve their skills, to experienced users with extended rights and the issues that are most relevant to them.
WikiConference North America is made up of presentations, panels, workshops, and roundtables led by the Wikimedia community and institutions of knowledge and technology. WCNA 2026 is an in-person event only.
Program
The program is now available on Eventyay. For Culture Crawl information, please refer to the Culture Crawl page.
*The Commons is the shared pool of free knowledge that anyone can access, use, and contribute to.
*GLAMU: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Universities
