We're pleased to announce that the preliminary agenda for the first Open Technology Research Symposium is now live! We want to thank everyone who submitted. (more info ⬇️) Explore the agenda and register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org

The OTR Symposium 2026 takes place 26-27 October in Barcelona, at the University of Barcelona (UB). As our Programme Committee reviews proposals and curates the agenda, here's a look at the venue and what to expect this autumn. 🧵

While our OTR programme committee is reviewing all submissions and deciding what best fits the conference, we want to share the recordings of the last edition of the OpenForum Academy Symposium event, the predecessor of the OTR Symposium. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

A new study, 'Public sector open source programme offices: Archetypes for how to grow (common) institutional capabilities', looks at OSPOs across the EU. It identifies 6 archetypes, from National Government and Local Government to Academic OSPOs. 📚: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Yesterday, the Call for Proposals for the first edition of the Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026, "Shaping the Open Transition", closed. We received an impressive number of proposals, and we want to thank everyone who submitted a proposal.

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is still open until this Sunday 5 July! -- CFP Deadline: 5 July 2026 -- Symposium Dates: 26–27 October 2026 -- Location: Universitat de Barcelona | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain symposium.opentechresearch.org

The latest OTR newsletter is out. On 3 June the European Commission published its Tech Sovereignty Package, including the first ever comprehensive EU Open Source Strategy, recognising open source as a horizontal enabler of European technological sovereignty. 🧵 Subscribe now: opentechresearch.org

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is still open! - CFP Deadline: 5 July 2026 - Symposium Dates: 26–27 October 2026 - Location: Universitat de Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain Submit your proposal and register here: symposium.opentechresearch.org

Don't forget to submit your proposal for the call for proposals, the call is open until 5 July! #opensource #opentech #research #cfp #barcelona

Open Technology Research@opentechresearch.org · 3mo ago

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is OPEN until July 5! 📅 26–27 Oct 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain 🔗 Register/Submit: symposium.opentechresearch.org More info ⬇️ opentechresearch.org/blog/otr-res...

The European Commission's Open Source Observatory just published a new article about the Open Technology Research Symposium 2026 Call for Proposals and the Shared Research Agenda. Read the article: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

Openness isn't a technical property but a political achievement: designed, governed, funded, defended. The new book "The Politics of Open Infrastructures" makes that case, showcasing critical and diverse perspectives from across the open tech ecosystem. www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

The Politics of Open Infrastructures: Power, Governance, and Justice in Digital Knowledge Practices

This volume examines how openness is designed, governed, contested and lived in contemporary digital knowledge infrastructures. From open source software and internet standards, to citizen science pla...

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Don't forget to submit your proposal for the call for proposals, the call is open until 5 July! #opensource #opentech #research #cfp #barcelona

Open Technology Research@opentechresearch.org · 3mo ago

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is OPEN until July 5! 📅 26–27 Oct 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain 🔗 Register/Submit: symposium.opentechresearch.org More info ⬇️ opentechresearch.org/blog/otr-res...

The EU's Tech Sovereignty Package dropped yesterday, with a full Open Source Strategy. But strategy only goes as far as the evidence behind it. OTR's global policymaker consultations found demand for open tech evidence is real but largely unmet. Full findings → opentechresearch.org/blog/the-dem...

The Demand Side: Policymaker Perspectives on Open Technology Research - Open Technology Research

By: Nicholas Gates (OpenForum Europe)

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The latest OTR newsletter is out! Explore the shared Open Technology Research agenda, the Call for Proposals for the OTR Symposium 2026 (26–27 Oct, Barcelona), and the announcement of D//F as a full partner. Stay informed on research, policy, and practice in open technology: opentechresearch.org.

Curious about the OTR Symposium 2026 CFP or our draft research agenda? We're hosting open info sessions on 9 June – timed for Asia Pacific (08:00 CEST), Europe & Africa (13:00 CEST), and the Americas (18:00 CEST). opentechresearch.org/blog/got-que...

We are happy to introduce the Programme Committee for the OTR Symposium 2026 (26–27 Oct, Barcelona). 19 researchers, practitioners, and advocates who'll be reviewing proposals submitted to our Call for Proposals, launched last week. The CFP is open now 👇 pretalx.com/otrsymposium...

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is OPEN until July 5! 📅 26–27 Oct 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain 🔗 Register/Submit: symposium.opentechresearch.org More info ⬇️ opentechresearch.org/blog/otr-res...

A recent report from Ithaka S+R highlights a critical issue: open source research software powers modern science but its long-term sustainability is fragile and often overlooked. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

We’ve just sent out the latest edition of the Open Technology Research newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with the Open Technology Research initiative, featuring the latest news, research, and opportunities across the open technology ecosystem. opentechresearch.org

🌏 Insights from our Americas roundtable for the Open Technology Research initiative are now out — covering research discoverability, democratic institutions, policy packaging, and network coordination. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s4mhs8r #OpenTechnology #Research #Americas #Consultation

🌏 Last week, we held three global consultations for Open Technology Research. From Europe and Africa, key themes included defining “open,” governance, research-policy gaps, and representation. More voices will still need to be heard from across these regions. Read more: tinyurl.com/56ar8397

🌏 We kicked off global consultations for Open Technology Research with the Asia Pacific region last week. Some key themes: researcher fragmentation, procurement evidence, and research capacity. Europe/Africa and Americas findings will follow this week. Full write-up below 👇 tinyurl.com/yc4xr4uf

🌍 Our first global consultation roundtables for Open Technology Research wrapped up yesterday! Nearly 40 participants across 3 regional sessions. Findings drop next week. Research agenda out in April. Survey still open — have your say! tinyurl.com/36avpw67 #OpenTechnology #Research #Consultation

Today we're holding our first global consultation roundtables for Open Technology Research! Three sessions across time zones — Asia Pacific, Europe & Africa, and the Americas. 🌍 Can't join? Stay tuned for the outcomes next week. Read our FAQ: opentechresearch.org/wp-content/u...