Wikimania 2024
Every year, hundreds of Wikimedians come together to celebrate free knowledge at the annual Wikimania global conference. The 19th edition of Wikimania will happen in Katowice, Poland from 7–10 August as a partnership between Wikimedians of the Central and Eastern Europe region and the Wikimedia Foundation. It will host free knowledge leaders from around the world to discuss issues, report on new projects and approaches, build networks, and exchange ideas.
Every year, hundreds of Wikimedians come together to celebrate free knowledge at the annual Wikimania global conference. The 19th edition of Wikimania will happen in Katowice, Poland from 7–10 August as a partnership between Wikimedians of the Central and Eastern Europe region and the Wikimedia Foundation. It will host free knowledge leaders from around the world to discuss issues, report on new projects and approaches, build networks, and exchange ideas.
Main conference dates
- Tuesday, 6 August: Tours and other activities around the city of Katowice. All-day hangout space at the Diament Plaza Hotel. No conference programming on this day. Some groups and committees may organize meetings for themselves.
- Wednesday, 7 August: Regular programming at ICC Katowice from 9:00 until 17:00 local time. Opening ceremony including Wikimedian of the Year in the evening.
- Thursday, 8 August: Regular programming at ICC Katowice from 9:00 until 17:45 local time. Evening activities.
- Friday, 9 August: Regular programming at ICC Katowice from 9:00 until 17:45 local time. Evening activities.
- Saturday, 10 August: Regular programming at ICC Katowice from 9:00 until 17:45 local time. Closing ceremony and party in the evening.
- Sunday, 11 August: Departures. Some activities around the city.
Proposed side event dates
- GLAM Global meetup – 6 August
- Common(s) cause – Public policy – 6 August
- WikiWomen Summit – 7 August
