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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 7h

We are happy to announce our final agenda for the OTR Sympoisum 2026, which will take place on 26-27 Ocotber in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. You can register to join via the link in the first comment. symposium.opentechresearch.org#register symposium.opentechresearch.org#programme

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 29/09/2026

OTR will participate in the @mozilla.org Festival, aka MozFest, which is taking place in Barcelona from 28-30 of October. MozFest is part of the Barcelona Open Tech Week, a city-wide celebration of the people shaping a better digital world. www.mozillafoundation.org/en/festival/...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 28/09/2026

The Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is taking place in one month. On 26 and 27 October, speakers and attendees will meet at the University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org#register

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 22/09/2026

The Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is approaching. On 26 and 27 October, speakers and attendees will meet at the Universitat de Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. symposium.opentechresearch.org#register

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 15/09/2026

The Open Technology Research Symposium 2026 is approaching. On 26 and 27 October we meet at the University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org#register

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 14/09/2026

Open Technolgoy Research is excited to share that we will participate in the @mozilla.org Festival, aka MozFest, which is taking place in Barcelona's Recinte Fabra i Coats, from 28-30 of October. www.mozillafoundation.org/en/festival/...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 08/09/2026

End of July we announced the preliminary agenda for the first Open Technology Research Symposium at the University of Barcelona 26-27 Ocotber. Explore the agenda and register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 07/09/2026

We just sent out the latest edition of the OTR newsletter! Subscribe for the latest news, research, and opportunities across the open technology ecosystem: opentechresearch.org

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 28/08/2026

This paper report on the Gegoria Tech Open Source Program Office (OSPO@GT) as an institutional mechanism for advancing RSE practices through coordinated education, student pipelines, and cross-unit collaboration. Read more: dl.acm.org/doi/full/10....

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Institutionalizing Research Software Engineering Practices Through an Academic Open Source Program Office | Proceedings of the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing 2026: Resilient Ro...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 21/08/2026

"An Integrated Architecture for Digital Government Transformation" proposes a four-layer architecture combining open data, AI and cyber-physical infrastructures to address data silos and inconsistent standards in government. Read the full article: doi.org/10.1007/s131...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 20/08/2026

Two weeks ago, Open Technology Research launched the preliminary agenda for the #OpenTechnologyResearchSymposium2026! If you're a researcher, policymaker, practitioner, or civil society leader working on open tech, join us on 26-27 October in #Barcelona. symposium.opentechresearch.org#register

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 17/08/2026

The study "Advancing Digital Government through Open Source Indicators" examines OSS policy goals, actors, and support mechanisms across 16 digitally mature countries, proposing indicators for inclusion in digital government maturity indexes. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Advancing Digital Government through Open Source Indicators

Open Source Software (OSS) is a vital public good that underpins nearly all modern software stacks. Its licensing enables reuse and collaboration, fue…

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 07/08/2026

In the article “Innovation Accelerator or “Venus Flytrap” Strategy? The Antitrust Perspective on Open Source AI Regulation", Yiwei Zhou examines the market dynamics underpinning open source AI and why firms choose openness in their models. Read the full article: doi.org/10.1515/ijdl...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 05/08/2026

We're pleased to announce that the preliminary agenda for the first Open Technology Research Symposium is now live! We want to thank everyone who submitted. (more info ⬇️) Explore the agenda and register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 17/07/2026

The OTR Symposium 2026 takes place 26-27 October in Barcelona, at the University of Barcelona (UB). As our Programme Committee reviews proposals and curates the agenda, here's a look at the venue and what to expect this autumn. 🧵

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 10/07/2026

While our OTR programme committee is reviewing all submissions and deciding what best fits the conference, we want to share the recordings of the last edition of the OpenForum Academy Symposium event, the predecessor of the OTR Symposium. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 08/07/2026

A new study, 'Public sector open source programme offices: Archetypes for how to grow (common) institutional capabilities', looks at OSPOs across the EU. It identifies 6 archetypes, from National Government and Local Government to Academic OSPOs. 📚: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 06/07/2026

Yesterday, the Call for Proposals for the first edition of the Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026, "Shaping the Open Transition", closed. We received an impressive number of proposals, and we want to thank everyone who submitted a proposal.

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 01/07/2026

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is still open until this Sunday 5 July! -- CFP Deadline: 5 July 2026 -- Symposium Dates: 26–27 October 2026 -- Location: Universitat de Barcelona | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain symposium.opentechresearch.org

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 30/06/2026

The latest OTR newsletter is out. On 3 June the European Commission published its Tech Sovereignty Package, including the first ever comprehensive EU Open Source Strategy, recognising open source as a horizontal enabler of European technological sovereignty. 🧵 Subscribe now: opentechresearch.org

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 24/06/2026

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is still open! - CFP Deadline: 5 July 2026 - Symposium Dates: 26–27 October 2026 - Location: Universitat de Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain Submit your proposal and register here: symposium.opentechresearch.org

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 10/06/2026

Don't forget to submit your proposal for the call for proposals, the call is open until 5 July! #opensource #opentech #research #cfp #barcelona

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 15/06/2026

The European Commission's Open Source Observatory just published a new article about the Open Technology Research Symposium 2026 Call for Proposals and the Shared Research Agenda. Read the article: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 11/06/2026

Openness isn't a technical property but a political achievement: designed, governed, funded, defended. The new book "The Politics of Open Infrastructures" makes that case, showcasing critical and diverse perspectives from across the open tech ecosystem. www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

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The Politics of Open Infrastructures: Power, Governance, and Justice in Digital Knowledge Practices

This volume examines how openness is designed, governed, contested and lived in contemporary digital knowledge infrastructures. From open source software and internet standards, to citizen science pla...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 10/06/2026

Don't forget to submit your proposal for the call for proposals, the call is open until 5 July! #opensource #opentech #research #cfp #barcelona

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 04/06/2026

The EU's Tech Sovereignty Package dropped yesterday, with a full Open Source Strategy. But strategy only goes as far as the evidence behind it. OTR's global policymaker consultations found demand for open tech evidence is real but largely unmet. Full findings → opentechresearch.org/blog/the-dem...

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The Demand Side: Policymaker Perspectives on Open Technology Research - Open Technology Research

By: Nicholas Gates (OpenForum Europe)

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 01/06/2026

The latest OTR newsletter is out! Explore the shared Open Technology Research agenda, the Call for Proposals for the OTR Symposium 2026 (26–27 Oct, Barcelona), and the announcement of D//F as a full partner. Stay informed on research, policy, and practice in open technology: opentechresearch.org.

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 28/05/2026

Curious about the OTR Symposium 2026 CFP or our draft research agenda? We're hosting open info sessions on 9 June – timed for Asia Pacific (08:00 CEST), Europe & Africa (13:00 CEST), and the Americas (18:00 CEST). opentechresearch.org/blog/got-que...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 26/05/2026

We are happy to introduce the Programme Committee for the OTR Symposium 2026 (26–27 Oct, Barcelona). 19 researchers, practitioners, and advocates who'll be reviewing proposals submitted to our Call for Proposals, launched last week. The CFP is open now 👇 pretalx.com/otrsymposium...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 18/05/2026

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is OPEN until July 5! 📅 26–27 Oct 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain 🔗 Register/Submit: symposium.opentechresearch.org More info ⬇️ opentechresearch.org/blog/otr-res...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 05/05/2026

A recent report from Ithaka S+R highlights a critical issue: open source research software powers modern science but its long-term sustainability is fragile and often overlooked. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 28/04/2026

We’ve just sent out the latest edition of the Open Technology Research newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with the Open Technology Research initiative, featuring the latest news, research, and opportunities across the open technology ecosystem. opentechresearch.org

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 27/03/2026

🌏 Insights from our Americas roundtable for the Open Technology Research initiative are now out — covering research discoverability, democratic institutions, policy packaging, and network coordination. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s4mhs8r #OpenTechnology #Research #Americas #Consultation

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 25/03/2026

🌏 Last week, we held three global consultations for Open Technology Research. From Europe and Africa, key themes included defining “open,” governance, research-policy gaps, and representation. More voices will still need to be heard from across these regions. Read more: tinyurl.com/56ar8397

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 23/03/2026

🌏 We kicked off global consultations for Open Technology Research with the Asia Pacific region last week. Some key themes: researcher fragmentation, procurement evidence, and research capacity. Europe/Africa and Americas findings will follow this week. Full write-up below 👇 tinyurl.com/yc4xr4uf

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 20/03/2026

🌍 Our first global consultation roundtables for Open Technology Research wrapped up yesterday! Nearly 40 participants across 3 regional sessions. Findings drop next week. Research agenda out in April. Survey still open — have your say! tinyurl.com/36avpw67 #OpenTechnology #Research #Consultation

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Open Technology Research @opentechresearch.org · 19/03/2026

Today we're holding our first global consultation roundtables for Open Technology Research! Three sessions across time zones — Asia Pacific, Europe & Africa, and the Americas. 🌍 Can't join? Stay tuned for the outcomes next week. Read our FAQ: opentechresearch.org/wp-content/u...

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