Research is being transformed by (new) AI applications. But what happens when we aim to make science more open? Can artificial intelligence help us achieve that?

On the afternoon of Monday, September 23rd, the Netherlands Commission for Unesco and the Unesco Chair on Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science (Leiden University) will host a workshop on AI and Open Science. The event will focus specifically on engaging societal stakeholders. How can AI applications enable a broader public to become involved in the research process? Can artificial intelligence help launch citizen science projects or enhance scientific volunteerism?

The workshop will be held in Leiden at the Pieter de la Court Building, room 5A.42. The language of the event will be English.

Program:

12:00 h: Unesco, Open Science, and AI (Jon Verriet, Nederlandse Unesco Commissie)

12:15 h: AI and open engagement of societal actors with presentations from representatives of these projects: WODAN vs. Heritage Quest, CitiObs, FORRT

13:15 h: Discussion

13:45 h: Coffee break

14:15 h: Break-out sessions: What do we need to know to start using AI for open engagement of societal actors?

15:00 h: Panel discussion of questions and feedback from break-out sessions. With representatives from Netherlands eScience Center, SURF, Open Science-NL, and TNO. 

16:00 h: Next steps: how to connect researchers to AI opportunities for societal engagement. Opportunities for researchers in the Netherlands.

16:30 h: Networking reception until 18:00

Registration for the workshop is required. You can sign up via this form. Once the first fifty spots are filled, we will begin a waitlist.