2026 Conference of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information
Aligning policy and practical implementation
📅 24–25 November 2026
📍Leibniz Association Headquarters, Chausseestraße 111, Berlin
👥 In person / online
📣 Call for proposals closed - applicants will be notified on 15 September 2026
🎟️ Conference registration opens on 24 September 2026
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We are pleased to announce the 2026 Conference of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information, organized by the Barcelona Declaration together with the Leibniz Association and the Helmholtz Open Science Office.
The conference will bring together the international community of signatories, supporters, and other stakeholders, creating a space to advance open research information across institutional contexts and explore how to align policy and practical implementation.
Call for proposals
The Call for Proposals closed on 1 September 2026. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal and shared their experiences, lessons learned and reflections on advancing open research information. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email on 15 September 2026.
Important Dates
- Call for proposals opens: 1 July 2026
- Submission deadline: 1 September 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 15 September 2026
- Conference registration opens: 24 September 2026
Registration will be free of charge for representatives of organizations that are signatories or supporters of the Barcelona Declaration.
In-person attendance will be limited to 100 participants, while online participation will accommodate between 100 and 300 attendees.
Further registration details will be provided closer to the opening date.
Satellite event
A dedicated meeting for German-speaking and DACH-region participants is tentatively planned for 26 November 2026 at a separate venue in Berlin. Further details including title and location will be announced in due course.