15 September 2025| 15:00
81/R-003A - Science Gateway Auditorium A
Moderator
Bregt Saenen
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.
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.
This invited panel will be a forum to discuss the current policy landscape for Open Science. After a short introduction of the panelists and their involvement in open science, we hope to create a dynamic and engaging session around the following topics.
Key topics of this panel session will include:
- What are the major policy shifts currently driving (or hindering) Open Science implementation?
- How can national and international policy agendas better align to support a cohesive Open Science landscape?
- What roles do public institutions, funders, and governments play in fostering openness and collaboration in research?
- How can we ensure that Open Science policies are equitable, inclusive, and globally relevant?