The EOSC Winter School 2025

• December 16, 2024

The EOSC Winter School is an annual initiative by the EOSC Association, fostering collaboration and driving advancements in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) ecosystem. Following the success of the inaugural Winter School held in Thessaloniki in January 2024, the upcoming EOSC Winter School 2025 will take place from 20-23 January 2025 in Seville, Spain, building on the achievements of the previous event.

Recap: EOSC Winter School 2024

The 2024 Winter School laid a strong foundation for fostering collaboration among Horizon Europe (HE) EOSC-related projects. It introduced Opportunity Area (OA) Expert Groups, which have since been instrumental in advancing critical aspects of the EOSC ecosystem. The event emphasized technical understanding, stakeholder engagement, and alignment across diverse sectors within the Open Science community.

Winter School 2025: A Focus on Convergence

The 2025 event, supported by the EOSC Focus project and HE EOSC-related projects, aims to strengthen collaboration and harmonize efforts toward the build-up phase of the EOSC Federation. Participants will include representatives from the EOSC-A Board, Secretariat, European Commission, Opportunity Area Expert Groups, and Task Forces, ensuring a broad spectrum of expertise and perspectives.

The program will focus on the four Strategic Pillars outlined in the EOSC Multi-Annual Roadmap (MAR) for 2026–2027:

1. Sustaining and Enhancing the EOSC Federation
2. Contributing to the Web of FAIR Data and AI Uptake
3. Ensuring Research Security and Sovereignty
4. Linking with Other European Data Spaces and Beyond

These priorities will be addressed at European, national, and institutional levels, aligning long-term objectives with immediate implementation needs.

Registration and Participation

To ensure balanced representation, the Winter School employs a two-stage registration process:

1. Pre-registration (now closed) allowed participants to express interest.
2. Main registration, open exclusively to invited participants, requires payment of a EUR 859 travel package (excluding VAT) by 7 January 2025.

The package includes a three-night stay at Meliá Lebreros hotel, event admission, meals, and networking receptions but excludes travel costs. Participants must secure written confirmation of registration before making travel arrangements.

Financial and Logistical Details

• The event is cost-neutral, covering essential expenses without profit generation.
• Participants wishing to extend their stay can avail of preferential rates at the event hotel, subject to availability.
• Payments are accepted exclusively via bank transfer, with invoices issued upon registration.

Why Attend?

The EOSC Winter School 2025 represents a unique opportunity for stakeholders to:

• Engage in meaningful dialogue about Open Science challenges and solutions.
• Strengthen collaboration across the EOSC ecosystem.
• Contribute to shaping the future of the EOSC Federation.

By fostering connections and building capacity among diverse participants, the Winter School underscores its commitment to advancing Open Science and ensuring that knowledge remains a global public good.

For further details, visit the official EOSC Association website or contact the organising team directly.