ODECO Final Conference

The ODECO Final Conference marks the culmination of a 4-year Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network initiative. This three-day academic conference brings together researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to showcase the groundbreaking work of 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) in creating a user-driven, circular, and inclusive open data ecosystem.

Join us as we explore the future of open data and its potential to address current and future challenges across various sectors. The conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations highlighting the innovative research conducted by our ESRs under the guidance of leading European institutions.

Program

Day 1: October 15, 2025

  • 09:00 – 10:00: Registration and Welcome Coffee
  • 10:00 – 11:00: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speech
  • 11:15 – 12:45: Session 1: User-Driven Open Data Ecosystems
  • 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
  • 14:15 – 15:45: Session 2: Circular Open Data Ecosystems
  • 16:00 – 17:30: Poster Session and Networking

Day 2: October 16, 2025

  • 09:00 – 10:30: Session 3: Inclusive Open Data Ecosystems
  • 10:45 – 12:15: Panel Discussion: The Future of Open Data
  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch Break
  • 13:45 – 15:15: Session 4: Open Data and Sustainability
  • 15:30 – 17:00: Workshop: Implementing Open Data Solutions

Day 3: October 17, 2025

  • 09:00 – 10:30: Session 5: Open Data Policy and Governance
  • 10:45 – 12:15: ESR Project Presentations
  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch Break
  • 13:45 – 15:15: Closing Panel: ODECO’s Impact and Future Directions
  • 15:30 – 16:30: Closing Ceremony and Awards

Registration

Early Bird Registration (until July 31, 2025):

  • Regular: €300
  • Students: €150
  • Online Attendance: €100

Standard Registration (August 1 – September 30, 2025):

  • Regular: €350
  • Students: €200
  • Online Attendance: €120

Late Registration (after October 1, 2025):

  • Regular: €400
  • Students: €250
  • Online Attendance: €150

Registration includes access to all conference sessions, conference materials, lunches, and coffee breaks. To register, please visit our online registration portal at [registration link].

Submissions

We invite submissions for oral presentations and posters related to the following themes:

 

  1. User-driven open data ecosystems
  2. Circular open data ecosystems
  3. Inclusive open data ecosystems
  4. Open data and sustainability
  5. Open data policy and governance

 

Submission Guidelines:

  • Abstract length: 300-500 words
  • Submission deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: August 15, 2025

 

Please submit your abstract through our online submission system at [submission link].

Venue

The ODECO Final Conference will be held at:

 

TU Delft Conference Center
Mekelweg 5
2628 CC Delft

The venue offers state-of-the-art facilities, including spacious auditoriums, breakout rooms for parallel sessions, and ample networking spaces. Located in the heart of Delft, the conference center is easily accessible by public transportation and is surrounded by numerous accommodation options to suit various budgets.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Delft for this exciting culmination of the ODECO project!