Wikidata Wizardry 101:
From Query Spells to Data Charms

November 12, 2024, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

A half-day tutorial at ISWC 2024

About The Tutorial ISWC 2024 Website

About the tutorial

Wikidata Wizardry 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to the Wikidata knowledge graph for enthusiasts and professionals. This tutorial explores essential concepts and practical applications of Wikidata from a Semantic Web practitioner's point of view. Participants will gain foundational skills in querying and managing Wikidata, enabling them to effectively utilize this resource in their projects.


Wikidata Wizardry 101

Where

ISWC 2024 | Baltimore, Maryland, USA

When

November 12, 2024 | 2:00 PM-5:40 PM

Duration

Half-day tutorial





Tutorial Parts

Our tutorial is divided into two comprehensive sessions

Session 1: Introduction to the Wikidata World

  • Understanding the Wikidata data model
  • Formulating SPARQL queries for Wikidata
  • Using APIs to access Wikidata
  • Working with Wikidata dumps and snapshots
  • Self-hosting a Wikidata instance
  • Understanding Wikidata's evolution

Gain practical skills in navigating and utilizing Wikidata

Session 2: Constraints and Repairs in Wikidata

  • Introduction to constraint languages (ShEx, SHACL)
  • Using entity schemas in Wikidata
  • Applying and managing property constraints
  • Data quality assessment using SPARQL
  • Identifying repairs in Wikidata


Learn to maintain data integrity within Wikidata


By the end of this tutorial, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate, manipulate, and ensure the quality of data in Wikidata, enhancing their ability to leverage this powerful resource in their projects.






Tutorial Presenters

Meet our expert presenters for Wikidata Wizardry 101

Nicolas Ferranti

Nicolas Ferranti

Vienna University of Economics and Business

Daniil Dobriy

Daniil Dobriy

Vienna University of Economics and Business

Axel Polleres

Axel Polleres

Vienna University of Economics and Business




Tutorial Schedule

Here is our tutorial schedule for Wikidata Wizardry 101


The tutorial explores innovative approaches to understanding and utilizing Wikidata, focusing on practical skills and real-world applications.


Welcome and Introduction

Overview of the tutorial, introduction to Wikidata

Axel Polleres

Session 1: Introduction to the Wikidata World Axel Polleres

Understanding the Wikidata data model, SPARQL queries

Daniil Dobriy

Session 1: Introduction to the Wikidata World Daniil Dobriy

APIs, Selfhosting Wikidata

Coffee Break

Daniil Dobriy

Session 2: Wikidata Evolution Daniil Dobriy

Evolution of Wikidata, Wikibase Instances

Nicolas Ferranti

Session 2: Constraints and Repairs in Wikidata Nicolas Ferranti

Exploring constraint languages, entity schemas, and data quality assessment

Closing Remarks and Q&A

Recap of key learnings and open discussion


Tutorial Venue

Location information for Wikidata Wizardry 101

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

Our tutorial will take place at the ISWC 2024 conference venue:

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777
Hanover, MD 21076, USA

The specific room for our tutorial will be announced closer to the event date. Please check the main conference schedule for the most up-to-date information.

The venue offers a range of amenities including restaurants, accommodation, and entertainment options for conference attendees.




Tutorial Resources

Materials to enhance your learning experience

Tutorial Materials

The resources for this tutorial, including slides, code samples, and additional reading materials, are now completely available.

For this tutorial, we will use Google Colab to run Jupyter notebooks. All the materials are availbale in the following URL:

View Files on Google Drive



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Contact Us

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Address

Building D2, 3rd Floor
Welthandelsplatz 1
1020 Vienna, Austria

Phone Number

+43-1-31336/6069