OER-Barcamp Österreich 2026
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-10
#reOPEN – OER gemeinsam gestalten
Wir treffen uns als österreichische OER-Community, tauschen Erfahrungen aus, bringen Ideen ein und entwickeln Innovationen – in Barcamp-Sessions, Workshops, Pro-Action-Cafés und Co-Creation-Räumen. Von bewährten Praktiken bis zu neuen Trends – die breiten Aspekte offener Bildung werden gemeinsam erkundet und weiterentwickelt.
Termin & Ort:

9.–10. April 2026
Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, Universität Wien

Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos – wir freuen uns sehr, euch die Möglichkeit zu geben, gemeinsam als OER-Community der österreichischen Hochschulen Ideen zu entwickeln, Erfahrungen auszutauschen und neue Impulse für offene Bildung zu setzen. Wir freuen uns auch über OER-Expert:innen und Interessierte aus dem gesamten Bildungsbereich und über Österreich hinaus.
OER-Practitioner Special:
Am Vormittag des 10. April gibt es die kostenlose Möglichkeit, die OER-Practitioner-Ausbildung mit einem Präsenzworkshop bei OER-Expertin Sandra Schön zu starten. Auf die Teilnahme folgen individuell absolvierbare Teilleistungen, und die Ausbildung schließt mit der offiziellen OER-Zertifizierung von FNMA ab – ideal für alle, die aktuell an ihrer Hochschule keinen Zugang zu diesem Angebot haben. Anmeldung und weitere Informationen folgen auf der Veranstaltungshomepage.
Alle Details zum Programm und zur Anmeldung findet ihr auf der Veranstaltungshomepage:
https://shared-oer-services.univie.ac.at/oer-barcamp-oesterreich-2026/
Veranstaltet wird das OER-Barcamp Österreich 2026 von den Shared-OER-Services in Kooperation mit österreichischen Hochschulen und Partnernetzwerken.

FOR2026 Conference: The Future of Open Research: Reliable, Responsible, Equitable
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-06 | Technical University of Munich
The future of open research is uncertain. On the one hand, decades of activism and institutional support have placed the value and significance of intelligent strategies and formats for open research (and its dissemination) beyond doubt. Openness is central to the development of trustworthy, accountable, collaborative, and socially engaged knowledge. On the other hand, open research measures need to be tailored to diverse research conditions around the globe and across domains, which in turn requires substantial investment, local engagement, responsiveness to the ethical and social dimensions of inquiry, and attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
While the implementation of open science principles is certainly facilitated by ever more accessible digital technologies and training programmes, for many researchers around the world, acquiring the expertise and skills to engage in open research practices remains elusive. Exposure to open research initiatives often happens as an end-user rather than as an active contributor. This is because well-resourced environments produce the tools, set the research goals, define the standards and methods, which leads to them benefiting disproportionally from the opportunities. This makes even the best-intentioned projects into opportunities for the best-resourced environments (which are often in charge of producing open science tools) to impose their own understanding of research goals, standards, and methods on everybody else. Therefore, without domain- and location-specific input, the risk is that open research amplifies existing inequities and discrimination in the production, use, and evaluation of knowledge, thereby inflicting damage to the research system instead of the promised improvements. And this is not to mention the ongoing debates over how politically unpalatable open science may be, the extent to which open research has been appropriated by commercial entities such as large publishing companies and digital platforms, the fraught intersection between open science and artificial intelligence, and the ongoing difficulties in supporting and maintaining open research activities and tools in the long term.
This conference brings together scholars, activists, and policymakers to consider this challenging landscape and discuss the future of open research. Our goal is to facilitate the development of open research practices explicitly geared to serve the public interest, which involves interrogating what may constitute that ‘public interest’ to different audiences and in different locations around the world. A central element for our discussions will be the development of a Munich Manifesto for Equitable Open Research, detailing ways to utilise open research to foster reliable, responsible, and equitable forms of inquiry. A draft text of the manifesto will be circulated two weeks before the conference to all participants, and one session of the conference will be dedicated to discussing and finalising the declaration and its possible signatories.
We call for contributions by researchers across all fields of knowledge, including the arts and humanities, policy-makers interested in research and development, representatives of scholarly and commercial institutions involved in research, and civil society associations engaged in knowledge production.

Sprache / Macht / Daten
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06 | Klagenfurt
Wie sprechen wir über unsere Welt? Und wer legt die Begriffe, Bedeutungen und Beziehungen fest? Mit der steigenden Menge an Daten und den technologischen Möglichkeiten, diese zu verknüpfen, verschieben sich auch Machtgefüge – mit teils massiven Folgen. Denn wer Daten sammelt, speichert und modelliert, beeinflusst, wie Wissen entsteht und welche Perspektiven und Erzählungen (un)sichtbar werden.
Um das Spannungsverhältnis zwischen Sprache, Macht und Daten im digitalen Kulturerbe gemeinsam zu beleuchten, lädt das Bundesministerium für Kunst und Kultur (BMWKMS) mit dem Kulturpool, der Österreichischen Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG), der Topothek und dem kärnten.museum zum Stakeholder Forum 2026, am 5.-6. Mai 2026 in Klagenfurt ein.
Wie können Museen, Archive, Bibliotheken und Akteure wie Kulturpool ihre Verantwortung wahrnehmen? Welche Infrastrukturen und Voraussetzungen sind zur Öffnung und Vernetzung von Sammlungen notwendig?
Und was braucht es, um die nachhaltige Nutzung, interdisziplinäre Forschung sowie die verantwortungsvolle und innovative Vermittlung von Kulturerbe-Daten zu fördern?

KU Leuven Open Science Day
2026-05-06 | Kasteelpark Arenberg 41 , 3001 Heverlee
Open Science is an integral part of today’s research. It encompasses a wide range of practices and outputs across all stages of the research lifecycle. For instance, researchers share their publications via repositories, publish in Open Access journals, and disseminate early findings through preprints. They make their data FAIR, preregister their research protocols, and engage the public through Citizen Science initiatives.
Challenges include selecting the most appropriate channel for publishing research, considering the economic implications of this choice, as well as managing the learning curve and time investment required to implement certain Open Science principles. At the same time, researchers must navigate various considerations, including GDPR compliance, intellectual property rights, and research security. KU Leuven is committed to Open Science, guided by the principle: “as open as possible, as closed as necessary.”
The Open Science Day is an opportunity for researchers of the KU Leuven Association to take part in this discussion, to showcase their own Open Science efforts, to shed a light on difficulties they might encounter, to share experiences and solutions.

Open Science Conference 2026
2026-05-20 | London
This one-day hybrid event will bring together researchers, professional services staff and key stakeholders, with the aim to advance open science in the social sciences. Building on the work of the CIVICA Open Science Communities, this event aims to build capacity and promote Open Science in the CIVICA partner institutions.
The programme will feature keynotes, panels, lightning talks, and workshops. Our aim is to highlight the specific opportunities and challenges that open science brings to the social sciences, and to invite discussion about best practices between disciplines.
This will be a hybrid event, and will take place at LSE.
How to apply
Any submissions on opening the social sciences are welcome, and CIVICA si especially keen to receive proposals on the following topics:

Open Educational Resources (OER)
Interaction between Open Science and AI
Managing and sharing data in the social sciences
Open access monographs

Please contact library.openresearch@lse.ac.uk for more information.

EOSC-A 13th General Assembly
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-29 | Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Mark your calendars! The 13th General Assembly meeting of the EOSC Association will take place in Brussels on 28-29 May 2026. More details and registration information will follow. Stay tuned!

The 39th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-05 | Cyprus
We are delighted to announce that the 39th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS 2026) will be held in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2026. CBMS continues to be a leading international platform for exchanging innovative research and practices at the intersection of medicine and computing. Each year, the symposium gathers a multidisciplinary community of clinicians, researchers, engineers, and developers to explore emerging trends and challenges in computer-based medical systems.
Limassol, a vibrant coastal city, was chosen for its exceptional hospitality, modern conference infrastructure, and strategic location. Cyprus is recognized as a safe and welcoming EU destination, rich in history and natural beauty—offering attendees both a productive and memorable experience.
The symposium will take place at a premier venue in Limassol, combining state-of-the-art facilities with easy access to the city’s cultural landmarks, beaches, and culinary offerings.
Please note: CBMS 2026 will be held exclusively in person. All speakers and participants are expected to attend physically, ensuring valuable face-to-face networking, collaboration, and engagement.
Stay tuned for updates! Key dates, call for papers, registration information, and program details will be posted on the official CBMS 2026 website and our X account [@CBMS_Conference]. Follow us to stay informed and be part of the conversation.

12th SCAR Open Science Conference
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-18 | Oslo
The SCAR Open Science Conferences offer scientists from various disciplines and countries the opportunity to present their work, network and participate more actively in SCAR’s scientific activities. SCAR and the Norwegian Polar Institute are pleased to invite you to the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference, in Oslo, Norway, from 8–18 August 2026. The SCAR Open Science Conference 2026 comprises a diverse program featuring plenary lectures, mini-symposia, parallel sessions, panel discussions, posters, and various social and excursion opportunities in Oslo, Norway, and its surroundings.

Open Science Days
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-08 | Lausanne
For the first time in Switzerland, four prestigious academic institutions are joining forces to bring you a unique event: an entire week dedicated to open science! The University of Lausanne (UNIL), the HES-SO, the Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud (HEP Vaud), and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are joining forces to promote collaboration, innovation and discovery in the field of research, transforming themselves over 4 days into centres for exchange, sharing and inspiration.
Join us for Open Science Days 2024 and open up your perspectives on the fascinating world of open science!
At the heart of this ambitious programme are inspiring lectures, interactive workshops and captivating keynotes. The aim is clear: to make research a public good accessible to all.

Fellowship of the Data 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-22 | Universität Wien
The next Fellowship of the Data Community Meeting will take place on September 21-22, 2026 at the University of Vienna!
We invite everyone interested or involved in Research Data Management (RDM) from everywhere: Data Stewards, Data Managers, Data Curators – Researchers – RDM Trainers – RDM Professionals – RDM Officers – and all the other titles the community encompasses.
This event connects RDM-enthusiastic people and offers interesting presentations, engaging discussions, and plenty of community-building and networking opportunities.
The meeting offers tracks for newcomers as well as for experienced RDM practitioners.
A glimpse on our programme outline:

Keynotes on “Lobbying for RDM” and “Burnout Prevention as a Data Steward“
Survival Guide for New Data Stewards
Inputs on “Conflict Resolution” and “RDM Maturity Models”
Panel Discussion “This Looked Easier on Paper: Data Stewardship in Practice”
Poster Pitches
and more

Find more about the schedule and the venue on our website datafellows.univie.ac.at and on our Bluesky account datafellows.bsky.social (Hashtag #datafellows).

EGI2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | Ghent
EGI2026 is coming to Ghent, Belgium!
Block your calendars between September 21 and 25, 2026.
Over the next months, we will release more details about the Call for Proposals, Exhibition and Partnerships opportunities, and of course about Registration – stay tuned!

RDA 27th Plenary Meeting
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-08 | London
The Research Data Alliance 27th Plenary Meeting (P27) will take place in London, United Kingdom as an in-person event, 6-8 October 2026. P27 will be hosted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK’s largest public research funder.

UKRI brings together seven Research Councils (covering all domains), Research England and Innovate UK. It has a strong history of investment in open research and research infrastructure. UKRI has been supporting access to data since the 1960s through funded data services.

Rachel Bruce, Head of Open Research at UKRI, said:

“We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to London and celebrating UKRI’s involvement with the RDA and international research data community, as we work together to build a global research ecosystem where data is routinely shared and reused without barriers.”

Save the date: EOSC Symposium 2026
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-16 | Florence
The EOSC Symposium 2026 will take place from 14 to 16 October in Florence, Italy. As the EOSC flagship event, the Symposium annually brings together the entire stakeholder community, including researchers, policy-makers, organisations and infrastructures to share and celebrate the latest developments around EOSC and the EOSC Federation. Be sure to save the dates in your calendar. Further details coming soon!

UC4B 2026
2026-11-24 - 2026-11-26 | Berlin, Berlin, Germany
We are delighted to announce that next year’s Base4NFDI User Conference (UC4B 2026) will be held in Berlin.
Date: 24.-25. November 2026
Location: Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Haus Potsdamer Straße
Stay tuned for more details about the programme and registration. We look forward to welcoming you!
If you are interested in the event, take a look at the materials from our previous user conferences UC4B2024 and UC4B2025.

International Data Week 2027
2027-09-20 - 2027-09-23 | Cape Town, South Africa
The International Science Council’s Committee on Data (CODATA) and World Data System (WDS), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA) including the local hosts, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), will be hosting the International Data Week 2027 (IDW 2027) which will take place on 20-23 September 2027. IDW 2027 will be held in Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. It will be supported by the Department of Science and Innovation, and the local organising committee.

IDW 2027 will address topics such as: enhancing and entrenching the dialogue on open science; skills development; infrastructure development; and resourcing in Africa.

IDW 2027 will combine the RDA Plenary Meeting, the biannual meeting of this international member organization working to develop and support global infrastructure facilitating data sharing and reuse, and SciDataCon, the scientific conference addressing the frontiers of data in research organized by CODATA and WDS.
