Group photo of Wikimedians, with Baby Globe

From October 23–25, a hundred LGBT+ knowledge enthusiasts from over 30 different countries gathered in Montréal, Québec, Canada, for Queering Wiki 2026 . Organized by Wikimedia LGBT+ and Wikimedia Canada , funded by the Wikimedia Foundation , and sponsored by Wikimedia CH and Wikimedia Deutschland , this conference marked the first in-person global gathering of LGBT+ Wikimedians and allies, following virtual Queering Wiki events held annually from 2022–2025.

Programming and activities

Pride flags in the Gay Village, Montreál

The QW2026 program kicked off with a Culture Crawl, offering a guided bus tour with information about the host city’s rich LGBT+ history. Attendees then participated in three days of sessions, including keynotes, lightning talks, posters, and presentations in three tracks: Knowledge Without Borders, Queer Histories, and Queer Futures.…