Co-organized by UNESCO, OpenAIRE, PathOS, EOSC Track, and OSMI, this two-day conference will bring together global experts, policymakers, and open science practitioners to explore the state of the art in monitoring and assessing the impact of open science.
As part of the programme, the EOSC Track team will present the second phase of the EOSC Open Science Observatory, a policy intelligence platform that supports evidence-based decision-making through dynamic visualisations of national and European Open Science data. This update introduces a rebranded EOSC Open Science Obsevatory, enhanced usability and datasources, and a more comprehensive view of progress across countries based on the Monitoring Framework for National Contributions to EOSC and Open Science.
This conference also marks the final event of the PathOS project, a three-year Horizon Europe initiative that has developed tools and evidence for measuring the academic, societal, and economic impacts of Open Science. Participants will be introduced to the Open Science Indicator Handbook, the Cost-Benefit Analysis framework, and findings from six in-depth case studies examining Open Science’s real-world impact.
Key themes include:
- Evidence & Tools for Measuring Impact: Explore how PathOS findings, support evidence-based decision-making and help assess the contributions of open science to research progress, innovation and societal benefits, while identifying gaps and challenges in the state-of-the-art.
- Principles of Open Science Monitoring: Reflect on OSMI’s globally consulted monitoring principles and discuss their operationalization across diverse stakeholders, including the role of open science infrastructures, to enable scalable and adaptable approaches to tracking progress.
- Scaling Up Monitoring Efforts: Discuss frameworks and best practices for enhancing open science monitoring at various levels.A highlight of this session will be the official launch of the second phase of the EOSC Open Science Observatory—a next-generation policy intelligence tool designed to visualize national contributions to EOSC and Open Science. Built on insights from the Monitoring Framework for National Contributions to EOSC and Open Science.
- Global Vision & UNESCO Recommendation: Explore how diverse regional and national monitoring efforts align with UNESCO’s Recommendation on Open Science, fostering dialogue on inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in the global research ecosystem.
- Hands-On Workshops: Practical sessions will focus on evidence-based approaches to open science monitoring and evaluation. Participants will engage with key PathOS outputs, including the Open Science Indicator Handbook, the Cost-Benefit Analysis framework for open science practices, and the overall findings and conclusions from the project, contributing feedback to refine and strengthen the final results.
- Cross-Initiative Synergy: A special joint session with the OPUS project will examine alignment between Open Science policies and monitoring at institutional, national, and global levels.
The EOSC Open Science Observatory, developed under EOSC Track, is a key resource for policymakers and national authorities engaged in Open Science strategy and reporting. Its second phase will streamline indicator visualisation, improve interactivity, and expand its relevance to broader monitoring efforts.
Join us to reflect on progress, showcase practical tools, and shape the next chapter in Open Science monitoring.
