# Events **URL:** https://forum.openrefine.org/c/community/community-events/18.md [Latest](https://forum.openrefine.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openrefine.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openrefine.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Events category](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/about-the-events-category/752)
**Author:** [@antonin\_d](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/antonin_d)\ **Replies:** 0
This category announces events for the contributor community. --- ## [Community Call: 2026 Survey Results and OpenRefine Project Update](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-2026-survey-results-and-openrefine-project-update/3018)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-2026-survey-results-and-openrefine-project-update/3018 "2026-10-15T16:11:55Z")
Our next OpenRefine Community Call will focus on the results of the 2026 OpenRefine user survey, our updated project goals, and the current financial sustainability of the project. Date and time: 2026-10-29T15:00:00Z … --- ## [Community Call: Reconciliation Services Overview](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-reconciliation-services-overview/2999)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-reconciliation-services-overview/2999 "2026-10-02T15:53:54Z")
We are organizing an OpenRefine Community Call focused on reconciliation services. This session will give OpenRefine users a practical overview of several reconciliation services. Date and time: 2026-10-15T17:00:00Z (… --- ## [Community Call: OpenRefine Developer AMA (Ask Me Anything)](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-openrefine-developer-ama-ask-me-anything/2972)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-openrefine-developer-ama-ask-me-anything/2972 "2026-09-17T15:47:15Z")
We are organizing an OpenRefine Community Call as a Developer Ask-Me-Anything session. This session is intended for users, extension developers, code contributors, and anyone interested in understanding how OpenRefine w… --- ## [Community call: OpenRefine LLM Extension Demo](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-openrefine-llm-extension-demo/2923)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-openrefine-llm-extension-demo/2923 "2026-07-27T18:10:55Z")
We are organizing an OpenRefine community call focused on concrete uses of the OpenRefine LLM Extension. This session is intended for anyone interested in using LLMs with OpenRefine. The goal is to show practical exampl… --- ## [2026 Community calls: presenting format and initial plan](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2026-community-calls-presenting-format-and-initial-plan/2757)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2026-community-calls-presenting-format-and-initial-plan/2757 "2026-05-20T19:43:38Z")
Following the recent update on community activities 2026 Funding Update and Budget Direction, we would like to introduce a new series of OpenRefine community calls, starting in April 2026. These calls are intended to re… --- ## [Community call: Extension developer guidelines (April 23, 2026)](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-extension-developer-guidelines-april-23-2026/2772)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-extension-developer-guidelines-april-23-2026/2772 "2026-05-20T11:53:38Z")
Following the introduction of the community call series, we are planning the first session: Topic: Extension developer guidelines Facilitator: @Rory @jfaurel When: 2026-04-23T14:00:00Z (UTC)→2026-04-23T15:30:00Z (UTC… --- ## [Community call: 2026 Community Survey preparation and goals review](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-2026-community-survey-preparation-and-goals-review/2815)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/community-call-2026-community-survey-preparation-and-goals-review/2815 "2026-05-13T12:37:09Z")
As part of the community call series, here are the details for our May session: Topic: 2026 Community Survey preparation and goals review Facilitator: @Martin When: 2026-05-28T14:00:00Z (UTC)→2026-05-28T15:30:00Z (UTC… --- ## [OpenRefine at ESEAP Con 2026](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-at-eseap-con-2026/2806)
**Author:** [@Ainali](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Ainali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-at-eseap-con-2026/2806 "2026-05-11T14:15:14Z")
OpenRefine for all: The Powerful Tools to Work on Open Data and Wikidata May 17, 05.00 UTC The conference is free to attend online. --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: RDF Extension Demo](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-rdf-extension-demo/2540)
**Author:** [@AtesComp](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/AtesComp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-rdf-extension-demo/2540 "2026-03-20T14:44:18Z")
I can demo RDF Transform and show the extensions internal website and example. We can discuss the dependent libs OpenRefine hosts that extensions use. RDF Transform is dependent on the Apache Jena lib and a few others. W… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: New Customized Clustering Feature since 3.9](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-new-customized-clustering-feature-since-3-9/2537)
**Author:** [@b2m](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/b2m)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-new-customized-clustering-feature-since-3-9/2537 "2026-03-12T20:37:42Z")
Description Since OpenRefine 3.9 we have a new feature that enables us to define our own clustering functions. Since the release there is not a lot talk about this feature. Also no user questions in the forum. Actually… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Discussing OpenRefine "Roadmap" and Goal Post](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-discussing-openrefine-roadmap-and-goal-post/2539)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-discussing-openrefine-roadmap-and-goal-post/2539 "2026-03-12T20:18:58Z")
Description This session will be the opportunity to Discuss specific feature requests and how one can contribute. I will present how we are managing open feature requests and "roadmap" using goal posts following last … --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: OpenRefine budget, operating model, and upcoming fundraising campaign](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-openrefine-budget-operating-model-and-upcoming-fundraising-campaign/2533)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-openrefine-budget-operating-model-and-upcoming-fundraising-campaign/2533 "2026-03-12T19:56:00Z")
Following up on last year’s OpenRefine 2024 Barcamp: Presentation of OpenRefine status, I would like to propose a 2025 BarCamp session dedicated to: Presenting OpenRefine’s current budget and operating model (how we su… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: OpenRefine & Wikimedia Communities](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-openrefine-wikimedia-communities/2425)
**Author:** [@ej2432](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ej2432)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-openrefine-wikimedia-communities/2425 "2026-03-12T19:45:27Z")
Title: OpenRefine & Wikimedia Communities Type: Discussion Abstract: Since the last BarCamp, Advisory Committee members have started the process of setting up an OpenRefine Wikimedia User Group. We have identified t… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Collecting impact stories workshop](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-collecting-impact-stories-workshop/2514)
**Author:** [@Ainali](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Ainali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-collecting-impact-stories-workshop/2514 "2026-03-12T18:45:40Z")
Description This session is inspired by this talk Demonstrating Impact: Telling Your Story as a Wikimedia Affiliate from Wikimania which had some interesting bits in it about impact stories (video). What could be reall… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Extension Show and Tell](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-extension-show-and-tell/2477)
**Author:** [@Rory](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Rory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-extension-show-and-tell/2477 "2026-03-12T18:29:57Z")
Description An opportunity for extension developers to dive deep into the architecture of their extension. Ideally this session could feature extensions across the entire OpenRefine stack and would serve to highlight ar… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: How OpenRefine is used for contributing to Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-how-openrefine-is-used-for-contributing-to-wikidata-and-wikimedia-commons/2535)
**Author:** [@Gnoeee](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Gnoeee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-how-openrefine-is-used-for-contributing-to-wikidata-and-wikimedia-commons/2535 "2026-03-12T18:12:38Z")
Description OpenRefine is a powerful tool for contributing to Wikimedia projects, Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons. In this session, we will explore how OpenRefine can be used to reconcile datasets with Wikibase and perfo… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Using the OpenRefine LLM Extension](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-using-the-openrefine-llm-extension/2524)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Markert](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Michael_Markert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-using-the-openrefine-llm-extension/2524 "2026-03-12T18:07:46Z")
… with Local and Remote Models Description LLMs are powerful tools for cleaning and enriching data, extracting entities, and generating translations. Thanks to @Sunil\_Natraj, there is an excellent AI extension for OpenR… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Contributor Experience Discussion](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-contributor-experience-discussion/2492)
**Author:** [@Rory](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Rory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-contributor-experience-discussion/2492 "2026-03-12T17:56:22Z")
Description This session would be an opportunity to discuss the experience, good or bad, of contributing to OpenRefine. This doesn’t need to be limited to GitHub contributions; experience reports of engaging with the de… --- ## [OpenRefine 2025 BarCamp](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-2025-barcamp/2197)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-2025-barcamp/2197 "2026-03-12T17:27:10Z")
I’d like to start the conversation around organizing the 2025 edition of the OpenRefine Barcamp! The 2024 Barcamp took place from June 16 to 19, partly online and partly in Berlin, with 14 in-person participants and 15 … --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Trainers’ Tips & Experiences for Effective OpenRefine Training](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-trainers-tips-experiences-for-effective-openrefine-training/2393)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-trainers-tips-experiences-for-effective-openrefine-training/2393 "2026-03-12T17:20:20Z")
Description Building on last year’s OpenRefine 2024 Barcamp: Approaches to Training People to Use OpenRefine this session brings together experienced trainers to share practical tips, materials, and lessons learned when… --- ## [Opening Advisory Committee call to the community permanently](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/opening-advisory-committee-call-to-the-community-permanently/2029)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/opening-advisory-committee-call-to-the-community-permanently/2029 "2025-09-25T17:48:47Z")
The Advisory Committee invites the community to join their weekly calls with the Project Manager. These calls occur every Thursday, except for the first Thursday of each month. The next call is scheduled for Thursday 202… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Community Workflow Demos](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-community-workflow-demos/2395)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-community-workflow-demos/2395 "2025-07-03T21:11:22Z")
Description We invite community members to share short demos of how they use OpenRefine, followed by a question-and-answer session. Possible topics include: A case study or workflow tailored to one of the OpenRefine c… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: OpenRefine and Wikimedia Integration Discussion](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-openrefine-and-wikimedia-integration-discussion/2394)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-openrefine-and-wikimedia-integration-discussion/2394 "2025-07-03T20:49:56Z")
this session is merged with 2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: OpenRefine & Wikimedia Communities --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: A guide to contributing to documentation](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-a-guide-to-contributing-to-documentation/2538)
**Author:** [@Rory](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Rory)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-a-guide-to-contributing-to-documentation/2538 "2025-09-08T16:16:05Z")
Description In this session I’ll give an overview of how the OpenRefine documentation is organized and how the website is developed. I’ll also include an overview of the tools involved. The intention is to give OpenRef… --- ## [2025 Barcamp Session Proposal: Intro to OpenRefine](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-intro-to-openrefine/2536)
**Author:** [@jfaurel](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/jfaurel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2025-barcamp-session-proposal-intro-to-openrefine/2536 "2025-09-08T14:34:47Z")
There seems to be a number of first-time users who registered to the Barcamp hoping to learn more about OpenRefine. I’m offering a short Intro in case that would be the only session they attend. I’m doing a workshop next… --- ## [How to Propose a Session for the 2025 OpenRefine BarCamp](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/how-to-propose-a-session-for-the-2025-openrefine-barcamp/2372)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/how-to-propose-a-session-for-the-2025-openrefine-barcamp/2372 "2025-06-16T12:59:23Z")
How to Propose a Session for the 2025 OpenRefine Online BarCamp? Create one topic per session idea in the Events - OpenRefine forum section. Write a clear description of what you want to discuss or present. Include deta… --- ## [OpenRefine Meetup in Québec City – May 21–22](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-meetup-in-quebec-city-may-21-22/2281)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-meetup-in-quebec-city-may-21-22/2281 "2025-05-24T01:19:39Z")
Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce a casual two-part OpenRefine meetup in Québec City later this month. If you're in town, we’d love to see you there! Wednesday, May 21 – After-Work Meetup Join us for a relaxed… --- ## [OpenRefine community meetup](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-community-meetup/1276)
**Author:** [@antonin\_d](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/antonin_d)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-community-meetup/1276 "2024-11-29T03:06:24Z")
This thread lists occurrences of a regular video call for the OpenRefine community. It happens every two weeks on alternating times: 07:00 UTC on Friday 15:00 UTC on Tuesday You can see all the occurrences of this mee… --- ## [Opening Dec 12 and 19 Advisory Committee call to the community](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/opening-dec-12-and-19-advisory-committee-call-to-the-community/1903)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/opening-dec-12-and-19-advisory-committee-call-to-the-community/1903 "2024-11-20T20:53:05Z")
During November 14th, 2024, Advisory Committee, the advisory committee agreed to open the following Advisory Committee calls to the community. 2024-12-12T17:00:00Z (UTC)→2024-12-12T18:00:00Z (UTC) 2024-12-19T17:00:00Z … [Next page](https://forum.openrefine.org/c/community/community-events/18.md?page=1)