Open Science & Open Source Workshop

Informatics Europe organised the Open Science & Open Source workshop on Wednesday morning, 29 October. The session, open to all participants, was co-chaired by Lenuta Alboaie (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania), Chair of the Open Science Working Group, and Philippe Krief, Eclipse Foundation.

From Vision to Implementation – Open Science, OSPOs and Institutional Transformation

This workshop explored how Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) — originally designed to foster open source practices in industry and universities — can serve as strategic instruments to embed Open Science principles within academic institutions. By drawing on successful models and proven methodologies from both sectors, we aimed to bridge the gap between open source and open science.

Through expert talks, real-world case studies, and a dynamic panel discussion, we examined concrete pathways from policy vision to institutional implementation. Participants gained insight into OSPO models from both industry and academia, with contributions from leading voices in the OSPO Alliance, Open Science networks, and European projects. Together, we exploref the potential for launching or reactivating a dedicated Working Group within Informatics Europe, focused on Open Science and Open Source collaboration. Let’s collectively build a roadmap to empower universities to lead in openness, innovation, and structured public engagement.

Workshop Rundown

09:00 - 09:10  Welcome & Opening

09:10 - 09:30  Interactive Kick-off – SPEED BOAT Game

09:30 – 10:30  Expert Talks

• John Crowley, PHGD Group
  Opening: why Open Science matters
• Yannis Ioannidis, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) / National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece)
  Open Science: A New Paradigm for the Research Lifecycle
• Roberto Di Cosmo, Software Heritage/Inria/University Paris Cité (France)
  Infrastructure to support (Open) Source as a pillar of Open Science
• Roberto Di Cosmo on behalf of Isabelle Blanc, Ministry of Higher Education and Research (France)
  National coordination and public support
• Violaine Louvet, Université Grenoble Alpes (France)
  Institutional implementation: "setting up an OSPO: lessons from the field"

10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:15 Expert Talks (cont')

• Bjorn Levin, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden (Sweden)
  The Importance of Software Eco Systems in Europe
• Boris Baldassari, OSPO Alliance, Eclipse Foundation
  Community frameworks and governance

11:15 -  11:45   Open discussion with the panelists

11:45 - 12:30   Wrap-up & Action

Each year at ECSS, IE Working Groups lead dynamic workshops that spark dialogue on key issues in Informatics research, education, and its societal impact. Join these parallel sessions on 29 October to explore ongoing work, provide feedback, and inspire collaborations that shape the strategic direction of each group and the broader future of Informatics in Europe.