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!
Open Science Retreat Global
The Open Science Retreat Global is an event for people from all over the world. No matter where we host it.
April 7-11, 2026 in Machynlleth, Wales, UK
Join us at The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales for #OSR26UK. Applications are now open (closing Nov 30, 2025).
Past Global Editions
2025 in Beatenberg, Switzerland
All seasons in the mountains, #OSR25CH. Check out the fantastic outputs and the event report.
2024 in Schoorl, the Netherlands
A truly dutch edition, #OSR24NL. Check out the fantastic outputs.
2023 in Kochel am See, Germany
The first retreat, #OpenScienceRetreat23. Check out what we did.
Special Edition Open Science Retreats
We also organise retreats for local communities, specific fields or topics.
Want a special edition in your community or for your topic? Get in touch!
March 29 - April 2, 2026 with the Dutch Open Science Communities
Are you in the Netherlands? Save the date for the Open Science Retreat Dutch Edition #OSR26NL