OSFair 2025: Fusing Forces to Accelerate Open Science Through Global Collaboration

• April 24, 2025

Open Science Fair (OSFair) 2025, taking place from September 15–17 at CERN in Geneva, is set to spotlight the transformative power of global, cross-disciplinary partnerships in shaping the future of Open Science. Under the theme “Fusing Forces – Accelerating Open Science through Collaboration”, this year’s event calls on researchers, institutions, policymakers, and advocates to unite in pursuit of a transparent, equitable, and globally connected research ecosystem.

A Global Call for Collective Action

As complex global challenges continue to emerge, OSFair 2025 emphasizes the need for collaborative solutions that transcend geographical and disciplinary boundaries. Through a rich program of talks, panels, and workshops, the conference will explore how shared practices and inclusive cooperation can accelerate discovery and democratize access to knowledge.

Whether you’re an Open Science veteran or just getting started, OSFair 2025 offers a dynamic platform to connect, exchange, and contribute to the advancement of open, inclusive research practices.

Conference Topics & Cross-Cutting Themes

This year’s conference will dive into a wide range of timely and impactful topics:

• Fusing Forces – Accelerating Open Science through Collaboration
• AI in Open Science | Policies for Equity & Inclusion

Thematic Tracks:

• Beyond Compliance: Measuring and maximizing Open Science impact
• Open, but at What Cost?: Research security and ethical risks in openness
• Building the Digital Backbone: Sustaining and scaling Open Science infrastructures
• Rethinking Research Assessment: Towards fairer, more transparent evaluations
• Open Science for All: Training, community-building, and fostering AI literacy

Key Dates to Remember

• Registration now open
  • Early Bird: CHF 500 (until June 30)
  • Regular: CHF 600 (until July 31)
  • OpenAIRE Members: CHF 400 (until July 31)
  • Conference Dinner: CHF 100 (until July 31)
• Call for Contributions (Talks, Panels, Workshops)
  • Deadline: April 30, 2025
  • Notification: May 23, 2025
• Call for Posters
  • Deadline: May 16, 2025
  • Notification: June 6, 2025

Who Should Attend?

OSFair 2025 is geared toward:

• Research communities and infrastructures
• Libraries and repository managers
• Service providers, research administrators
• Learned societies, funders, policymakers
• Citizen science advocates, innovators in scholarly communication

Organized by OpenAIRE and CERN

An emblematic initiative of OpenAIRE, this year’s event is co-organized with and hosted by the CERN Open Science Office. OpenAIRE is a non-profit organization committed to building a sustainable, open scholarly communication infrastructure to support European and global research.

Stay Connected

Stay up to date with announcements, speakers, and opportunities via OSFair’s social media channels on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Mastodon.

Join us in Geneva this September and help shape the future of Open Science — because when we fuse forces, we move faster, go further, and open knowledge for all.