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Creating a Friendly Space

The Code of Conduct for Wikimedia's Technical Spaces and Friendly Space Policy will be in effect throughout the event, on all platforms, discussion channels, and at local meetups.

5 faces in a virtual meeting.
The Hackathon will take place online with in person meetups around the world.

Before joining the space, please read carefully:

  • WorkAdventure is a tool developed by a company based in Europe. The user data stored is mostly the username and avatar preferences.
  • We recommend participants choose usernames or nicknames over real names, as virtual spaces are public.
  • As long as you have the WorkAdventure tab open, people can automatically contact you and access your video stream.

If you don’t want to be contacted, don’t forget to close the tab/window.

  • Please do not record other people's audio or video during this event.

Entering the game space:

  1. If you’re joining the map for the first time, enter a name. We suggest you use a username or a nick-name (not your full name).
  1. Select your avatar using arrows, or click "custom" to pick more possibilities.
  1. Optionally, give your browser permission to use the microphone and camera. This will allow you to enter video conference rooms.
  1. Enter the game-space. You can move by using the arrows on your keyboard or your fingers on mobile. You can move faster by pressing Shift at the same time.

Navigating the game space:

When you approach another avatar, a small video-chat will pop up.

Three people talking in a video chat overlayed on an animated gamespace
WorkAdventure in the 2021 Hackathon

Throughout the platform, there are virtual rooms where sessions will take place which correspond to the session themes.

There are also two open hacking rooms, an Antarctic room, and a newcomers room, which are open for use at anytime.

The Help and Moderation room, at the entrance to the game space, will be staffed during core hours to answer questions. If you have urgent concerns, email the organizers.

Black text and blue shapes on a yellow background showing where rooms are. If you are visually impaired, contact hlepp@wikimedia.org for direct links to video sessions.
Map of the rooms in the game space

When you enter a room, you will join a Jitsi video conference.

A yellow, animated floor, and an animated room with desks and a goat. If you are visually impaired and want direct access to the video rooms, contact hlepp@wikimedia.org.
The entrance to the game space, and the Help and Moderation room to the left.
An animated room with an avatar named Lea beside it.
A virtual "room" which when entered, will generate a Jitsi video conference where people can discuss WikiData topics.

Explore the map and discover the different features (for example: try to get close to one of the notice boards on the walls). You can use the map to chat with people, gather participants in one of the project rooms, or wander in the garden.

More information:

What to do if you're new

First time at a Wikimedia Hackathon? Check out our tips on what to do if you're new.

Hosting a session

There are several ways to host sessions. You can:

  • Host a session during the Hackathon about a technical topic of your choice
  • Host a social session during the Hackathon, such as a meditation session, music performance, art lesson, or online game.

We also wrote up some tips for hosting sessions.

Joining a session

Check out the schedule to see what sessions are available.

Also, you are welcome to use these badges to display your attendance to the event.

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Suggesting or joining a project

Hackathons are all about hacking! There are many ways to work on a project, including:

  • Look at the Phabricator workboard for projects you have the skills to join and support
  • Propose projects that you need help with on the Phabricator workboard

Phabricator is a tool for tracking issues and for project management. If you have not used Phabricator before, check Phabricator/Help .

Attending a meetup

There are many meetups happening around the world. To participate in a meetup, you can

  • Find a meetup near you on the meetups page.
  • Host a local meetup for attendees near you.

Make sure to post about it on the meetups page so people know where to find you!

Other Volunteer opportunities

We are looking for people to help us run an awesome and smooth event! If you’re interested in helping with facilitating a room or newcomer support, you can add your name to the Helper Roles page. Or feel free to volunteer directly by:

  • Contribute translations to this page
  • Spread the word about this Hackathon to your community
  • Share ideas for projects you would like to work on