8.-9. September 2025 @ University of Vienna
Join us for two days of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the historic Campus of the University of Vienna! The Open Science Festival brings together researchers, students, and research support staff
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or research support specialist - there’s something for everyone.
The registration for the festival is closed. Have a look at our varied programme, our Bluesky and Mastodon accounts, and our FAQ from A as Accessibility to Z as Zenodo.
We can't wait to welcome you to Vienna and see you there!
The Open Science Festival 2025 is sponsored by the City of Vienna and by Digital Science.
Keynotes – Pure Inspiration
Florian Aigner
The Gravity of Misunderstanding - How Science Flips Our Intuition Upside Down
Monday, 8. September 2025 - 9:45–10:45 - Location: Main Lecture Hall C1
Keynote: Mark Hahnel
The Need for Open Science as We Enter the Fourth Paradigm of Academic Research
Tuesday, 9. September 2025 - 9:45–10:45 - Location: Main Lecture Hall C1
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
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.
Trailer
The Open Science Festival builds on a concept from the Netherlands. Former German-language iterations were in Hannover, Köln, and Mainz.