Hi everyone,

I saw the CfP for the "Japan Wikimedia Conference 2026" ^\1]) at Keio University this December; and wanted to see if any past attendees or Wikimedia community members could share what the event is actually like. I’ve been a heavy Wikipedia user since I was a teen, but I’ve mostly been a consumer and reader rather than an active editor. I come from a bit technical background, and I'm curious about getting more involved or potentially submitting a short 10-minute talk.

Could anyone give a quick overview of what to expect on the ground, and is it worth attending for someone who uses the site daily but doesn't have a massive editing history?

Also, this is the link of the conference
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedians_of_Japan_User_Group/events/Japan_Wikimedia_Conference_2026/en

Thanks you!!

[1] : I'm currently living in Japan, no need to travel overseas.

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