8.-9. September 2025 @ University of Vienna
You joined us for two days of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the historic Campus of the University of Vienna - and we loved it! The Open Science Festival brought together researchers, students, and research support staff. What now?
- Re-read the diverse programme.
- Load your contributions to our Zenodo Community.
- Have a look at our Festival Follow-Up am 13. Oktober 2025.
- Give us feedback: What have you enjoyed? What should future hosts do different? Drop us a line via eMail, Bluesky oder Mastodon.
We were happy to welcome you to Vienna.
The Open Science Festival 2025 was supported by the City of Vienna, Digital Science, and AUSSDA.
Open Science Festival 2027
In 2026, the Open Science Festival in the German-speaking countries will take a short creative break. But we have something to look forward to: In September 2027, the Festival will be hosted by the University of Bamberg and the Open Science Commission of the Bavarian Library Network (Bibliotheksverbund Bayern - BVB).
Festival Follow-Up: Keep the Momentum Going!
Two sessions. One goal: Better research culture.
Join us online on October 13th, 2025 for our Festival Follow-Up for reflection, practical skills, and community conversation. Whether you’re attending the festival or not, you’re invited to explore how we can make Open science healthier, more sustainable, and more human. This session is for everyone- researchers, students, and support staff alike!
The event is free, but separate registration is required.
Discussing
- Expert Roundtable "Openness in Dialogue: Science, Citizens, Communication"
- Panel Discussion "The Dark Side of Open Science"
- Roundtable "Global Lessons in Open Science: From Biomedical Research to Particle Physics"
- and much more
Approaching playfully
- Persistent Identifier Escape Room
- Scientific Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Unknown with Open Knowledge Maps
- Debunking Open Science Myths: An Interactive Quiz Challenge
- and much more
Contributing actively
- Posters and Lightning Talks
- Workshops like "From Open to Impact – Open Science and Knowledge Valorisation"
- Post with hashtag #osfestival2025
- Idea Wall
- and much more
Enjoying
- Atmosphere at the historical campus with its 13 green courtyards
- Festival Dinner with a spotlight talk by Günther "Gunkl" Paal
- Ice-cream truck on the first festival day
- and much more
Trailer
The Open Science Festival builds on a concept from the Netherlands. Former German-language iterations were in Hannover, Köln, and Mainz.