Building a Culture of Openness: Empowering Change through Community Action

The Open Science Community Delft (OSCD) invites you to join the annual networking event, on the 28th of November in the Main Hall of the TU Delft Library! Expect a cozy atmosphere, inspiring people, and a space buzzing with innovative ideas.

Programme

14:00-14:15 - Arrival, Tea, and Coffee

A warm welcome to connect over a casual drink. Start meeting familiar faces and new members in our growing community.

14:15-14:25 - Welcome & Programme Overview

An introduction to the programme, with a brief overview of the community’s news.

14:25-15:00 - Fireside Chat & Q&A: "Mainstreaming Open Science – What’s Our Next Step?"

A candid conversation with several community members sharing their perspectives on how the OSCD can be a catalyst for embedding Open Science as a standard. We’ll explore why our community matters, how it supports its members, and what actions we can take to amplify our collective impact. Bring your questions!

15:00-15:30 - Networking Break (featuring OS Bingo)

Refuel with snacks and drinks, and join in for OS Bingo—a fun way to break the ice, discover commonalities, and learn something new about each other!

15:30-16:15 - Open Mic: OS Pitches – Successes, Ideas & Lessons Learned

The floor is yours! This open mic session invites any community member to pitch their Open Science projects, share ideas, or discuss lessons learned from challenges. Each speaker will have 3-4 minutes to share (no slides). If you’d like to pitch, please SIGN UP HERE.

16:15-17:30 - Networking & Vision Board Contributions

Wrap up with drinks and snacks, mingle with community members, and add your thoughts to the “Next Chapter: OSCD Ideas Board.” This is your space to share vision for the future, suggest activities, and bring visual representations of what you’d love to see OSCD achieve!

Do you have a question for the Fireside chat? Let us know here.

Organised by: Open Science Community Delft. Contact: openscience@tudelft.nl