The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) has announced the full programme for its 2025 annual conference, scheduled to take place from 22–24 September 2025 at the Irish College Leuven, Belgium. Centered around the theme "Embracing the Complexity – how do we get to 100% OA?", the event aims to explore both the structural and cultural challenges that continue to shape the future of open access publishing.
Registration is now open, with participants encouraged to secure their place early. A dedicated call has also been issued for ‘Poster Lightning Talk’ proposals—brief five-minute presentations that introduce new initiatives, research, or projects, each accompanied by a poster that will be displayed during scheduled breaks for informal discussions. Submissions are due by April 16, 2025, and must include a concise summary of the proposal within a 250-word limit. Proposals from regions outside North America and Europe are especially encouraged to broaden the global scope of the event.
This year’s conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, with a focus on strategic dialogue and knowledge exchange across the scholarly publishing community.
Planned topics include:
Further details, including speaker announcements and session abstracts, will be made available as the event approaches.
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