International Open Access Week 2024 has come to an end. See you next year!

Why you should register for Open Access Week 2024

  • Join us for a live panel discussion: Last year, we had insightful exchanges on the topic “Community over Commercialization.” We will continue to dive deeper into the theme with industry experts who will share their perspectives and experiences with us in a live panel discussion. Please scroll down for more details on this session.
  • Stay ahead of the curve: With curated tips and guidance from open access experts and advocates, you will stay abreast of global trends in open access, find support as you explore open access, and understand how you can promote and support open and equitable research.
  • Get an exclusive Open Access Kit: Get access to an exclusive kit we’ve put together that will include the recording of the live panel discussion, free high-value downloadables, event highlights and updates, and much more.
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Events and Resources: What we have lined up for you for Open Access Week 2024

24th

October

[Live panel discussion]

Navigating Ethical Complexities: Open Access Data Sharing DEI Considerations, and the Role of Generative AI

Time

1:00 PM UTC | 9:00 AM EDT | 6:30 PM IST

Session overview

  • Join us for a live panel discussion with global experts to explore the ethical challenges of open access data sharing and its impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Discover the potential of AI in transforming research integrity by anonymizing data, adapting to cultural nuances, and identifying biases within datasets.
  • Learn from real-world examples and gain practical insights into promoting inclusivity, accountability, and responsible conduct in collaborative research within the open access publishing landscape.

 

Guest experts

  • Alice Meadows, Co-founder of MoreBrains Cooperative

    Alice is a co-founder of the MoreBrains Cooperative, a consulting organization that specializes in — and supports the values of — open research. Her career has spanned both scholarly publishing (at Blackwell Publishing and then Wiley) and research infrastructures — first as Director of Community Engagement & Support of ORCID, and then in a similar role at NISO (National Information Standards Organization). Alice is actively involved in the scholarly communications community, including as President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) in 2021-22 and as a regular contributor to their Scholarly Kitchen blog. She is passionate about the need for a robust and open global research infrastructure (with a particular interest in metadata and workflows) and about improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility - in scholarly communications and in society at large.

  • Ed Pentz, Executive Director at Crossref
    Ed Pentz is the founding Executive Director of Crossref, the largest global provider of open scholarly infrastructure, recognized for his significant contributions to the information community. He has been a strong advocate for openness in scholarly communication and has played a pivotal role in various initiatives, including the Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure (POSI) and the co-founding of ROR, a registry for research organizations. Before establishing Crossref in 2000, he held various positions in electronic publishing and was instrumental in launching Academic Press's first online journal in 1995. Under his leadership, Crossref has grown to nearly 20,000 members across 155 countries, managing metadata for over 150 million research objects. Ed is known for fostering a collaborative and diverse remote work culture and has served on several boards, including ORCID and the DOI Foundation.

  • Jason Williams, Assistant Director, Inclusion and Research Readiness at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center 
    Mr. Williams is Assistant Director, Inclusion and Research Readiness at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center where he develops national biology education programs. Mr. Williams has delivered professional development and training for thousands of students, researchers and educators in bioinformatics, data science, and molecular biology. His focus has been developing bioinformatics in undergraduate education and career-spanning learning for biologists. Jason is founder of LifeSciTrainers.org – a global effort to promote community of practice among professionals who develop short-format training for life scientists. Jason is advisory to cyberinfrastructure, bioinformatics, and education projects and initiatives in the US, UK, Europe, and Australia.

 

Coming soon

Podcast

How DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles can be meaningfully integrated into the open access framework

Session overview

  • Explore how open access must go beyond simply including diverse communities, but truly involve them in decision-making processes—from peer review to publication policies.
  • Dive into the role of open access in amplifying marginalized voices, ensuring that their research is not only visible but also valued, thereby transforming academic narratives.
  • Get insights into the tension between commercial open access platforms and community-driven initiatives—how do we ensure that open science remains a tool for empowerment rather than a commercial product?

 

Guest expert

  • Godwyns Onwuchekwa, Head of Communities, eLife Sciences Publications

    Godwyns Onwuchekwa, a passionate advocate for social justice and the founder of the Free Speech Network. Godwyns has been actively involved in challenging structures that hinder diversity and inclusion within the research community and broader societal contexts. 

Resources

From insightful articles to visually engaging downloadables, get access to these carefully curated resources on the following topics:

  • Challenges and solutions for ensuring research integrity in a commercialized academic environment
  • Reasons why researchers should consider publishing in open access journals
  • Importance of visual storytelling in open access publishing
  • Tips and insights on how researchers with limited budgets can publish open access

Watch this space for updates!

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Why is it so important to invest time in developing a deeper understanding of open access?

  • Open sharing of research findings has become crucial to advancing knowledge and applying it for societal benefit.
  • Research is published open access through multiple routes, most of which have pros and cons.
  • Open access publishing based solely on article-processing charges is not a sustainable long-term option, and the scholarly community needs to address this problem soon.

This is only the tip of the iceberg! This Open Access Week we are going to touch upon many more relevant topics and will bring to you different perspectives from various industry experts!

Holistic theme coverage, thought-provoking discussions, diverse experts, multiple resources on critical open access subjects specially curated for this event! Don’t miss out on all this.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a global, week-long event to participate in dialogues and learn more about the potential of open access and further these conversations. Organizations, institutions, and individuals around the world come together to shed light on open access with a focus on the theme of the year, typically borne of current dialogs around open access. This year’s theme is Community over Commercialization. You can learn more about the theme and event here.
Since 2008, International Open Access Week has been organized by Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) in partnership with the Open Access Week Advisory Committee.
It’s simple! Just sign up to join us for our Open Access Week 2024 event (October 21-27) using this form. With a single sign-up, you will be eligible to attend our free panel discussion and interact with experts from the scholarly publishing industry as they share their views on the theme. You will also receive access to the session recording, event highlights, along with other resources.

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