[IP-OA_Forum] Spotlight on Keynote Talks at #OASPA2025

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

In this final email focusing on what's happening at #OASPA2025 we look at our two Keynote Talks where we hear from a funder and get a perspective from China on the open access shift globally.

Secure one of the few remaining tickets for OASPA2025 (September 22-24, Irish College Leuven, Belgium) and join us as we tackle the defining challenge of our time: what will it take to reach 100% open access?

Reserve your place now and join representatives from over 150 organisations already registered! 

Full programme to see the many sessions and networking opportunities we have planned over the three days.

Enabling 100% open access globally: who has the power and responsibility?
Keynote Speaker: Professor Wei Yang, Zhejiang University; National Natural Science Foundation of China, NSFC; China Association of Science and Technology, CAST & Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS
What are views from Eastern regions of the world about open access? How does this relate to the ongoing transition to OA? Is a global flip to open scholarship possible? Professor Wei Yang's keynote will address the challenges and opportunities of achieving a future where all scholarly research is open access. Professor Yang will explore the roles and duties of different stakeholders—such as researchers, institutions, funding bodies, and governments—in making universal open access a reality, particularly from the perspectives of China, and of the Global South. 


Enabling 100% open access in times of uncertainty: who has the power and responsibility? 
Keynote Speaker: Hannah Hope, Wellcome
We live in volatile times, and this keynote will address the pressing need to achieve the transition to 100% open access in a world marked by economic, political, academic and social uncertainty. Drawing on Wellcome's experience, Hannah will explore the systemic challenges that hinder progress and the evolving roles of publishers, funders, and academic institutions. The talk will examine the distribution of power and responsibility across the scholarly ecosystem. Who holds the keys to our open future: the researchers who produce the work, the institutions that employ them, the funders who finance the research, or the publishers who distribute it? Through this analysis, the session aims to provoke conversation on how stakeholders can collaborate effectively to overcome current hurdles and build a resilient, equitable, and open scholarly communication system for the future.

We have a small number of spaces left - register today. Your perspective and expertise are valued in this critical conversation.

We hope to see you in Leuven!

Bernie

Bernie Folan

Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA

OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association

bernie.folan@oaspa.org
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