Whether you are just getting started with Open Science or are already an open hero.
Whether you are a researcher or provide research services.
If you are ready for a week of new ideas, fresh air and community: this retreat is for you!
Where to in 2026?
Save the date and join us in the UK #OSR25UK: 29.03. - 03.04.2026. More details coming soon. Want to support or sponsor?
The Open Science Retreat is inspired by a shared desire to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the values and like-minded individuals that drive the Open Science movement. Many of us working in open and collaborative research environments face high workloads, fragmented communities, and limited time to step back and think creatively. This retreat serves as a counterbalance — a space to pause the daily rush and focus on the “why” behind our work.
Our goal with the retreat is to create an environment that supports deep thinking, authentic connection, and shared learning. It gives participants the freedom to explore ideas they don’t usually have time for, to exchange knowledge across disciplines and roles, and to feel re-energized in their commitment to open and reproducible science.
By using an unconference-style format and centering care, flexibility, and curiosity, we create a gathering where participants can shape the experience themselves and bring their full selves to the conversation. This matters deeply for the Open Science community. As the community strives for more inclusive, transparent, and collaborative research practices, we also need spaces that support the people doing the work — not just the outputs.
The retreat responds to this need by offering time to think, connect, and imagine together, helping to build a stronger, more sustainable open science ecosystem.