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Impact and Monitoring

  • Plenary Session 3
  • 2025-09-16 09:00
  • 09:00
  • Room: 81/R-003A - Science Gateway Auditorium A
    • Ana Persic, Programme Specialist for Science Technology and Innovation Policies and Open Science, , Dr. Ana Persic is Programme Specialist for Science Technology and Innovation Policies and Open Science at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Ecologist by training with a PhD in Ecotoxicology, Dr Ana Persic joined UNESCO in April 2006 in the framework of the UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere program within the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences in Paris. She has then served as a Science Specialist at the UNESCO Liaison Office in New York from 2011-2018. Her work relates to strengthening the science-policy interface and promoting science, technology, and innovation in implementing the United Nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development and sustainable development goals (SDGs). She coordinated the development of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science and is currently working towards its implementation. , Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), https://www.unesco.org/en, France
    • Kristi Holmes, , Northwestern University, https://www.northwestern.edu/
    • Roberto di Cosmo, , Software Heritage Foundation, https://www.softwareheritage.org/
    • Susan Reilly, , Maynooth University, https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/
    • Zoé Ancion, , Agence Nationale de la Recherche, https://anr.fr/

Tracking the Impact of Open Science: Are We Measuring What Matters?

This panel brings together experts to explore how we assess the real-world effects of Open Science. What metrics reflect meaningful change? How can we monitor progress without losing sight of equity and inclusivity? Join us for a lively discussion on tools, frameworks, and lessons shaping the future of Open Science impact and monitoring.

Open Research Europe

  • Plenary Session 2
    • Pierre Mounier, , Co-coordinator of OPERAS Research Infrastructure, OPERAS, Pierre Mounier is co-coordinator of OPERAS Research Infrastructure with Suzanne Dumouchel. He supports cooperation between OPERAS members and contributes to the strategic roadmap of the infrastructure. He is trained in classical studies and social anthropology. Pierre is affiliated to the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS); head of the international sector of OpenEdition, the French national infrastructure dedicated to open scholarly communication in the SSH, and co-director of the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) with Niels Stern. He regularly publishes on digital humanities and open science topics, and more largely on the social and political impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • 2025-09-15 16:45
  • 16:45
  • Room: 81/R-003A - Science Gateway Auditorium A
    • Alex Kohls, Head of the CERN Scientific Information Service, , Alexander Kohls is the head of the CERN Scientific Information Service. In this role, he spearheads numerous organisational efforts in open science and scholarly communication, alongside overseeing the CERN Library and Archives. Previously an executive in the financial sector, he now promotes global initiatives like SCOAP3, advocating for open access to scientific research and encouraging international collaboration. Alex holds a degree in business administration and joined CERN in 2014. , European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), https://home.cern/, Switzerland
    • Juan Pablo Alperin,
    • Katharina Rieck, Open Science Manager at the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), , Katharina Rieck works as Open Science Manager at the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). In this role, she is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the FWF's Open Science agenda. She coordinates funding programs to support open access publications and infrastructures and is responsible for the FWF's research data management strategy. She represents the FWF in several national and international bodies such as Science Europe Working Groups, Crossref Board of Directors, CoARA and the Steering Board of Open Science Austria (OSA). , Austrian Science Fund (FWF), https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/, Austria
    • Victoria Tsoukala, Policy Officer, , European Commission, https://commission.europa.eu/index_en

Policies and Politics

  • Plenary Session 1
    • Bregt Saenen, , Senior Policy Officer for Open Science, Science Europe, https://scienceeurope.org/, Dr. Bregt Saenen serves as Senior Policy Officer for Open Science at Science Europe. With extensive experience in membership and policy organisations, he has held roles at the European University Association, the European Commission (DG EMPL), SOLIDAR, and the EU Office of the International Labour Organization. Dr. Saenen earned his Doctorate in EU Studies and a Master of Science in EU Studies from Ghent University in Belgium, where he also completed a Bachelor and Master of Arts in History. Additionally, he was a Visiting Researcher at New York University in the United States.
  • 2025-09-15 15:00
  • 15:00
  • Room: 81/R-003A - Science Gateway Auditorium A
    • Dejan Dvorsek, Deputy Head of Unit, , European Commission, https://commission.europa.eu/index_en
    • Dina Petranovic, Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Partnership Officer, , Technical University of Denmark
    • Felix Reda, Director of Developer Policy, GitHub, , Felix Reda (he/they) is Director of Developer Policy at GitHub. He has been shaping digital policy for over ten years, including serving as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019. His areas of interest encompass copyright, freedom of expression, and the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem. Felix serves on the board of the Open Knowledge Foundation Germany and Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte (GFF). He holds an M.A. in Political Science and Communications Science from the University of Mainz, Germany. , GitHub
    • Yusuf Baran, Rector, Izmir Institute of Technology, Science Diplomat, , Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran is the Rector of Izmir Institute of Technology and Chair of Izmir Technology Development Zone. A molecular biologist with a Ph.D. from METU and NATO research experience in the U.S., he has led over 40 projects and published 500+ works. He has delivered 700+ talks globally and served on high-level platforms including the UN and G20. A recipient of 100+ awards, including the TWAS Science Diplomacy Award, he has held leadership roles in GYA and TWAS. His work focuses on science diplomacy, R&D policy, and innovation ecosystems. He also serves on Türkiye’s Interuniversity Board and IT Valley. , Izmir Institute of Technology, https://iyte.edu.tr/, Türkiye

Shaping the Future: The Policy Landscape of Open Science

What’s driving Open Science forward, and what’s holding it back? This invited panel brings together policy experts to unpack the major shifts, challenges, and opportunities shaping Open Science today. Join us for a lively discussion on aligning agendas, empowering institutions, and ensuring that Open Science policies are equitable, inclusive, and globally impactful.

Rethinking Research Assessment: Emerging Trends in Open Science and Infrastructure

    • Natalia Manola, , CEO, OpenAIRE, https://www.openaire.eu/, Natalia holds a Physics degree from the University of Athens, and an MS in Electrical and Computing Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and has worked for several years as a Software Engineer and Architect in the Bioinformatics commercial sector. She has expertise in Open Science policies and implementation, having served in the EOSC Executive Board 2019-20, and in the Open Science Policy Platform (2016-17), an EC High Level Advisory Group provide advice about the development and implementation of open science policy in Europe.
  • 2025-09-17 09:00
  • 09:00
  • Room: 81/R-003A - Science Gateway Auditorium A
    • Gitanjali Yadav, Scientist at NIPGR, Visiting Lecturer at the University of Cambridge, , Dr. Gitanjali Yadav is a Scientist at NIPGR and the cofounder of #semanticClimate, as well as a visiting Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. An expert in Genomics and Machine Intelligence, she works in the areas of Food security and Conservation. She has a diverse educational background with a Ph.D. in Immunology, a Master's degree in Biomedicine and a Graduate degree in Botany. She has worked with the UKHSA to train public health officers in genomic surveillance for SARS-Cov2. Gita is a strong advocate of Open Access and co-chairs the International Data Policy Committee (IDPC) in CODATA in the International Science Union, as well as the CoARA-ERIP Working Group. She has received several awards in recognition of her work, including the Hamied Fellowship from the University of Cambridge, Exceptional Talent Award from the Royal Society of London, INSA Medal by the Indian Naional Science Academy, and the SASTRA Obaid Siddiqi Life Science Award. , National Institute for Plant Genome Research, https://nipgr.ac.in/
    • Hans de Jonge, Director of Open Science NL, , Hans de Jonge (1975) is director of Open Science NL, part of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Open Science NL is the national (funding) program for Open Science in the Netherlands. Hans has worked at NWO overseeing its Open Science policies since 2018. Before working at NWO Hans worked as program manager at the academic affairs unit of Utrecht University and at the Dutch Association of Universities (UNL) where he headed the research policy unit. Hans is an elected member of the Steering Board of CoARA and (together with colleagues) chairs the working group on funding metadata of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. , Open Science NL, https://www.openscience.nl/
    • Pastora Martínez Samper, Commissioner for international action at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), , Pastora Martínez Samper holds a PhD in Physics, a Master Leadership and Management of Science and an MBA and is currently commissioner for international action at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). She has expertise in Open Science and research assessment policies and implementation, serving as coordinator of the open knowledge and CoARA action plans at UOC, and as chair of EUA Expert Group on Open Science, CoARA Working Group on Academic Career Assessment, and Open science at the Catalan Consortium of University Services (CSUC). She is an Associate Professor at the School of Medicine of the Universitat de Barcelona. , Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, https://www.uoc.edu/en, Spain

Reimagining Research Assessment: Open Science Values in Action

How can we build fairer, more inclusive research assessment systems? This panel explores how Open Science principles are reshaping Responsible Research Assessment, from narrative CVs to diverse outputs and responsible metrics. Join voices from CoARA, funders, researchers, and infrastructure providers as they share tools, lessons, and visions for future-ready reform.