[IRTalk] Conference registration now open "OASPA 2025: Embracing the Complexity - how do we get to 100% OA?"

[Bernie Folan]

OASPA’s annual conference is the only event that brings together the whole
of the open access community, accelerating connection, discovery and new
thinking. Our 2025 conference will focus on the complexities we know we
face in asking how we achieve a future with 100% open access.

Collectively we will consider the key questions that arise from pursuing
this goal, for example, can pursuit of the goal itself distract us from
quality, sustainability and inclusivity in scholarly communications? Should
100% even be the goal and what do we mean by it?

How do we address the crucial underlying issues to tackle in our research
culture and with research integrity? Does a focus on transitioning from
paywalled to open access content detract from the efforts of those already
delivering 100% open access? And how is the wider geopolitical landscape
impacting our ambitions?

Join us 22-24 September 2025 at the Irish College Leuven
<https://www.irishcollegeleuven.eu/> in Belgium to exchange thoughts with a
global network of experts and peers, and to help us shape the future
of open access.
The schedule allows plenty of time for delegates to connect with each
other, and registration includes two receptions  so you can network, meet
new colleagues and catch up.

*Register here <https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oaspa/1602818>. Early
bird registrations are open until June 30.*

The preliminary programme is almost complete and will be shared in the
coming weeks. Write to
<https://web.archive.org/web/20220522224808/mailto:coasp@oaspa.org>
conference at oaspa.org with a
<https://web.archive.org/web/20220522224808/mailto:coasp@oaspa.org>ny
enquiries regarding the conference.

Full information can be found on our conference page
<https://www.oaspa.org/events/2024-conference/> which will be updated
regularly.

We welcome expressions of interest in sponsorship, our sponsors enable us
to include as many delegates as possible. You can ensure you receive
conference updates by registering on our mailing list
<https://oaspa.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ff27c49b4cb51715a891f73a8&id=457662dc26>
.

We hope to see you in Leuven!

Best wishes,

Bernie

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*Bernie Folan*
Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA
OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association
bernie.folan at oaspa.org
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