From 21–25 July 2026, Wikimedians from around the world gathered in Paris for Wikimania 2026, the annual conference celebrating the people, projects and communities behind the Wikimedia movement. This year, we supported our largest-ever contingent of staff, trustees and volunteers to attend. For some, it was their first experience while for others, it was an opportunity to reconnect with friends and partnerships built up over many years..
The theme, Liberté, Équité, Fiabilité (Freedom, Equity, Reliability) felt particularly timely. As Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary, the questions facing open knowledge have rarely felt more urgent. Those big questions sat alongside something equally important: the opportunity simply to be together.