On 21–22 October 2026, the Fifth International Scientific and Practical Conference “Open Science and Innovation in Ukraine 2026” (#OSIU2026) will take place. The State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine invites researchers, representatives of universities and research institutions, librarians, publishers, and professionals working in scholarly communication, research infrastructures, and innovation to join a professional dialogue on the future of Ukrainian science.

Watch the live stream on the YouTube channel of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine:

https://www.youtube.com/@dntb.ukraine

About the Conference

#OSIU2026 is an international platform for discussing practical solutions, policies, and infrastructure needed to advance open science and innovation in Ukraine. The conference will facilitate the exchange of international experience, foster new partnerships, and support the integration of Ukrainian science into the European Research Area.

The conference is organised by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine; the Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology and University Library (TIB, Germany); the Ukrainian Library Association; and the Ukrainian Startup Association.

What Will Participants Discuss?

The programme features seven thematic panels addressing key areas of transformation in the research sector:

Ukraine’s Research Infrastructure. The development of national and institutional repositories, electronic research information systems, URIS, and the network of shared research equipment centres.

Modern Research Practices and Reforming Research Assessment. Responsible research assessment, open access, the development of scholarly journals, Diamond Open Access, and the use of artificial intelligence in research and peer review.

Open Research Data and Reproducibility. FAIR principles, research data management, persistent identifiers for researchers and institutions, and the implementation of European approaches to open science.

Research Integrity and Ethics. Transparency in research, the ethical use of big data and artificial intelligence, conflict-of-interest management, and international practices for ensuring research ethics.

Copyright, Patent and Information Law. Intellectual property in open science, licensing, Creative Commons, open access to monographs, and the legal aspects of research data use.

Innovation in Ukraine. The development of the startup ecosystem, science parks, technology transfer, research commercialisation, and opportunities offered by the Horizon Europe programme.

Digital Resources and Competences. The development of digital skills among researchers, lecturers, and students, open educational resources, and international cooperation in digital infrastructures.

International Dialogue on the Future of Science

The conference will bring together representatives of Ukrainian and international research institutions, organisations, and research infrastructures. Invited speakers include representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, TIB, EIFL, Clarivate, CORE, DOAJ, Creative Commons, OpenAIRE, the EOSC Association, and other international organisations.

The conference will provide a platform for discussing how open research practices, modern digital solutions, and responsible approaches to research assessment can improve the quality, transparency, and international visibility of Ukrainian science.

How to Join

Dates: 21–22 October 2026

Format: Online

Live stream: YouTube channel of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine

Programme and further information: conference2026.dntb.gov.ua

We invite you to watch the live stream, take part in the discussion, and share this information with your colleagues!