IIIT Hyd Hosts Wikimedia Technology Summit 2024

Hyderabad: The Wikimedia Technology Summit 2024 successfully took place from October 3 to 5, 2024, drawing an enthusiastic gathering of technologists, developers, and volunteer contributors of Wikimedia projects from all over the country. Hosted by the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad with support from Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group and the Wikimedia Foundation, the summit had a one-day Hackathon on the IIIT Hyderabad campus and the summit at Hotel Hyatt Gachibowli. The summit gathered 130 attendees from across India to discuss the latest trends and innovations in open-source technology and Wikimedia projects.

Titled ‘Wiki Tech for All: Empowering Voices, Expanding Horizons’, the event focused on enhancing inclusivity within Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects, especially for smaller language communities.