2026 Programme
Below is the provisional programme for the 5th Annual Forum, the times listed below are subject to change, and further details will be provided once the programme is finalised.
Day 1: 19-Oct-2026
Day 2: 20-Oct-2026
Day 3: 21-Oct-2026
Day 1: 19-Oct-2026
| 8:30 – 9:00 GST | Welcome Ceremony & New Members Welcome |
| 9:00 – 10:30 GST | Plenary Session 1: Open Science During Times of Crisis |
| 10:45 – 12:15 GST | Plenary Session 2: Open Science During Times of Recovery |
| 13:00 – 15:00 GST | Plenary Session 3: Building Resilience With Open Science |
| 15:15 – 16:45 GST | Plenary Session 4: Long Term Strategies and Outlooks |
Day 2: 20-Oct-2026
| 9:00 – 11:00 GST | Parallel Panels 1 & 2 |
| 11:15 – 13:15 GST | Parallel Panels 3 & 4 |
| 14:00 – 15:30 GST | Parallel Panels 5 & 6 |
| 15:45 – 17:15 GST | Plenary Round Table: Supporting Resilience in Countries Undergoing Crisis |
| 17:15 – 17:30 GST | Closing & Key Takeaways |
Day 3: 21-Oct-2026
| 11:00 – 12:30 GST | Members AGM |
| 13:00 – 15:00 GST | Workshop |
