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Open Science Festival 2024

Maastricht puts open science in the spotlight.

Interview and presentation in the large lecture hall with 6 people on the center stage.

The Open Science Festival, held on October 22, 2024, in Maastricht, was an inspiring gathering of over 350 researchers, educators, students, and policymakers committed to advancing open science.

Highlights of the event were:

  • A plenary opening, featuring Faces of Open Science
  • Over 40 parallel sessions, consisting of workshops and discussions
  • An info market with 12 stands and networking opportunities in between the sessions
  • A closing session with an engaging panel discussion and the award ceremony for the first Leo Waaijers Open Science Award
Anna van 't Veer shows the Leo Waaijers Open Science Award she has just received from Jessica Waaijers

Anna van 't Veer received the first Leo Waaijers Open Science Award from Jessica Waaijers, Leo's daughter.

Listen to the music

The songs submitted by participants can be listened to on Spotify.

Go to the playlist

Watch the aftermovie

Edition 2025 to be held in Groningen

During the closing session, it was announced that University of Groningen wil be the host of the 2025 edition of the Open Science Festival.