Date: 23 & 24 September 2025, 16:00-18:00 CET
Venue: Zoom
Apply (free): openscienceretreat.zbw.eu
Deadline for application: 2 September 2025
Diamond Open Access has gained increasing attention in recent years as a community-led, equitable model for scholarly publishing that aligns closely with the principles of Open Science. But is Diamond Open Access the long-awaited solution for equitable scholarly publishing – or merely an idealistic vision? This retreat critically explores the promises and limitations of Diamond OA, its role in advancing Open Science, and the role of the scientific community in the success of the model. A view on financing models and a spotlight on successful Diamond OA initiatives will provide practical insights into key success factors and persistent challenges.
To guide our discussions, we propose the following questions:
- What can the contribution of Diamond OA be to addressing current challenges in scholarly publishing and where does its potential end?
- What are effective strategies, recommendations, and lessons learnt for implementing Diamond OA models in line with Open Science principles?
- What policy and infrastructure conditions are necessary to ensure Diamond OA can flourish?
The number of participants is limited. Seats will be distributed randomly, however, balanced with regard to geographical distribution and diversity aspects. The Open Science Retreat is an interactive event. Participants are expected to commit to active contribution during the entire retreat.
The meeting will be held via Zoom. It will be a ‘live’ event only, i.e. recordings will not be made.
Find out more: openscienceretreat.zbw.eu