[IP-OA_Forum] Conference registration now open "OASPA 2025: Embracing the Complexity - how do we get to 100% OA?"

[Bernie Folan <bernie.folan@oaspa.org>]

OASPA’s annual conference is the only event that brings together the whole of the open access community, accelerating connection, discovery and new thinking. Our 2025 conference will focus on the complexities we know we face in asking how we achieve a future with 100% open access. 

Collectively we will consider the key questions that arise from pursuing this goal, for example, can pursuit of the goal itself distract us from quality, sustainability and inclusivity in scholarly communications? Should 100% even be the goal and what do we mean by it? 

How do we address the crucial underlying issues to tackle in our research culture and with research integrity? Does a focus on transitioning from paywalled to open access content detract from the efforts of those already delivering 100% open access? And how is the wider geopolitical landscape impacting our ambitions?

Join us 22-24 September 2025 at the Irish College Leuven in Belgium to exchange thoughts with a global network of experts and peers, and to help us shape the future of open access.
The schedule allows plenty of time for delegates to connect with each other, and registration includes two receptions  so you can network, meet new colleagues and catch up.

Register here. Early bird registrations are open until June 30.

The preliminary programme is almost complete and will be shared in the coming weeks. Write to conference@oaspa.org with any enquiries regarding the conference. 

Full information can be found on our conference page which will be updated regularly.

We welcome expressions of interest in sponsorship, our sponsors enable us to include as many delegates as possible. You can ensure you receive conference updates by registering on our mailing list.

We hope to see you in Leuven!

Best wishes,

Bernie

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Bernie Folan

Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA

OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association

bernie.folan@oaspa.org
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