IE Working Group Sessions

Each year at ECSS, IE Working Groups lead dynamic workshops that spark dialogue on key issues in Informatics research, education, and its societal impact.

These sessions offer the chance 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.

Explore these parallel workshops and join them to advance shared goals and help amplify the collective impact of the European Informatics community. All sessions will take place on 29 October at ECSS 2025:

Green ICT & ICT for Green Workshop

organised by Green ICT Working Group, chaired by Marco Aiello (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Date: Wednesday morning, 29 October

Open Science & Open Source Workshop

co-organised by Open Science Working Group, chaired by Lenuta Alboaie (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania) and Philippe Krief, Eclipse Foundation
Date: Wednesday morning, 29 October

Session Description:

From Vision to Implementation – Open Science, OSPOs and Institutional Transformation
This workshop explores how Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) — originally designed to foster open source practices in industry and universities — can be leveraged as strategic instruments to embed Open Science principles within academic institutions. By drawing on successful models and proven methodologies from both sectors, we aim to bridge the gap between open source and open science. Through expert talks, real-world case studies, and a dynamic panel discussion, we will examine concrete pathways from policy vision to institutional implementation. Participants will gain 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 will explore 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.

Diversity & Inclusion Workshop

organised by Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, chaired by Simona Motogna (Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania)
Date: Wednesday afternoon, 29 October

Ethics Workshop

organised by Ethics Working Group, chaired by Covadonga Rodrigo (UNED, Spain)
Date: Wednesday afternoon, 29 October