Third Open Science Symposium

The National Open Science Initiative (NOSI) announces the organization of the Third Open Science Symposium in Greece. The event will be held on 10 and 11 December 2024, 10:00-18:00, at the National Center for Natural Sciences Research (NKESR).

Who is it addressed to?

The event is addressed to the Greek research and academic community, research program managers and representatives of important national organizations, infrastructures, initiatives & projects, to businesses, as well as to government agencies operating in the field of research and education.

Purpose of the event

Information on new developments in Open Science in Europe, with emphasis on the leading role that the country plays in the development of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Information on the operation of the EPAE consortium and on the coordinated actions that contribute to the implementation of the goals of Open Science in Greece Consultation with the political leadership in order to set priorities that respond to European calls and commitments, with the main issues being the implementation of the New European Research Area and EOSC in the country Strengthening the skills of young researchers and research program managers through educational actions in the areas of open access, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data, data management plans, research evaluation, etc.

Program Structure

On the first day, on 10/12, the aim is to present: the Open Science ecosystem in Greece as it has been shaped, current relevant projects and actions at the domestic and European level, the achievements and goals for the next day. At the same time, the ways in which both the State and businesses can contribute to the new era of open research data, strengthening research with valuable benefits for all, will be discussed.

On the second day, on 11/12, interested parties will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on sessions with an educational nature, to be actively involved and to gain experience in tools and methods that support Open Science. Interested parties will discover how they can implement good practices for open access to publications, open and FAIR data, open software, through educational resources and collaboration platforms. Finally, the opportunity to network with executives from the country's scientific sector will be provided to exchange views, knowledge and best practices, strengthening research and the use of open data tools and technology in Greece and Europe. The event requires physical presence and free registration is required here until December 6, 2024.

This year's Symposium on Open Science is organized by the Greek Open Science Association with the support of its member institutions: Athena Research Center, Academic Internet (GUnet), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), National Observatory of Athens (NAO), National Network of Technology and Research Infrastructures (EDYTE S.A. – GRNET), National Research Foundation (NHRF), National Center for Research and Technological Development (CERTH), National Center for Natural Sciences Research "Demokritos" (EKEFE "D"), National Center for Social Research (EKKE), Hellenic Pasteur Institute (E.I. Pasteur), Hellenic Center for Marine Research (EL.KE.THE), "Alexander Fleming" Biomedical Sciences Research Center, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens (AATH), Foundation for Technology and Research (FORTH), Open Technologies Organization (EL/LAK), Association of Hellenic Academic Libraries (SEAB).

Blue-Cloud 2026 at the event

A Blue-Cloud 2026 Poster focused on EOSC will be presented on the first day of the conference, during the poster session between 18:00-20:00. On the 2nd day, Blue-Cloud 2026 will be mentioned during a presentation made by the Blue-Cloud 2026 partner HCMR.

Official webpage: https://www.hellenicopenscience.gr/el/events/conferences