Started in 2019, this conference brings together scholars from across disciplines who are interested in investigating and discussing the role and value of openness and collaboration in science. In addition to inspirational paper sessions, we also “walk the talk” by experimenting with novel ways to do our own research. In the past, we have co-conceptualized the OIS field from scratch (Beck et al., 2022), co-developed research proposals with “users” of our research (Beck et al., 2021), and explored how Artificial Intelligence will influence openness and collaboration in science (Beck, Poetz, & Sauermann, 2022).

The 2023 special conference theme focuses on SYNERGIES AND TENSIONS AROUND IMPACT: HOW DOES OIS COME INTO PLAY? Hence, we will critically reflect upon the influence of openness and collaboration on achieving scientific and societal impact. Do OIS practices promote societal impact at the expense of scientific productivity? Or, do they help us to achieve both and, if so, under what conditions?

Submission and registration

The conference starts on May 8 and ends on May 10, 2023. The conference will be an in-person/online hybrid taking place at Impact Hub in Vienna, Austria, with online and offline elements to enable both in-person and virtual contributions and participation. Please note that participating in the conference requires either getting an abstract accepted for presentation at the OIS Research Conference 2023 or being invited to contribute in an active role as a speaker, discussant, panelist, or session facilitator.

Please contact us at bvf.pbasrerapr@yot.np.ng for any questions or to be added to our conference mailing list, which will ensure that you receive the latest updates about the annual OIS Research Conference.

For more information, please see our conference website.