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!

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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.

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April 7-11, 2026 in Machynlleth, Wales, UK

Save the date and join us at The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales for #OSR26UK. Applications will open in the October 2025, sign up to our newsletter to be notified when applications open.

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Past Global Editions

Group picture of the 2025 participants.

2025 in Beatenberg, Switzerland

All seasons in the mountains, #OSR25CH. Check out the fantastic outputs and the event report.

2025 website

Group picture of the 2024 participants.

2024 in Schoorl, the Netherlands

A truly dutch edition, #OSR24NL. Check out the fantastic outputs.

2024 website

Group picture of the 2023 participants.

2023 in Kochel am See, Germany

The first retreat, #OpenScienceRetreat23. Check out what we did.

2023 website

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!

View of the dunes. Sandy path and trees.

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

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