The EOSC Symposium 2024 will be a critical event on the path to EOSC post-2027. It is a key event to network and exchange ideas with policy makers, funders, and representatives of research institutions, research communities, and data- and e-Infrastructures active in the EOSC ecosystem.
The EOSC Symposium 2024 will take place on 21-23 October 2024 at the H4 Hotel Alexanderplatz in Berlin, under the patronage of the German Minister for Education and Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger. The event is organised by the EOSC Association, the EOSC-A German Mandated Organisation, NFDI, with the support of the Horizon Europe project EOSC Focus, and the ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, a member of EOSC-A Member.
In order to capitalise on the synergies between the EOSC and NFDI communities, NFDI will hold a meeting with representatives of its community and other relevant stakeholders back-to-back to the EOSC Symposium to facilitate collaboration between the target groups. The co-located NFDI event is an invitation-only event.
If you have any questions about the EOSC Symposium 2024, please contact us at [email protected].
Explore the EOSC Symposium 2024 programme
We are preparing a thought-provoking programme for you!
It is divided into twenty-six sessions that address, among other things, the ambitions of the EOSC Tripartite Partnership, the EOSC Federation, the launch of the EOSC EU Node, the EOSC landscape, including the European Common Data Spaces and the Artificial Intelligence trends, and the impact and contributions of stakeholders.
The programme includes six unconference sessions selected by a popular vote from submissions under the Call for Unconference Sessions. The Symposium will also be an opportunity to explore further synergies and collaborations with the German National Data Infrastructure, NFDI.
The EOSC Symposium is organised in close cooperation with the Open Science Conference
The Open Science Conference is an annual international conference dedicated to the Open Science movement. It is hosted by the Leibniz Strategy Forum on Open Science and organised under the lead of the ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics.
The high thematic synergies with the EOSC Symposium 2024 have inspired the “Open Science Conference” to join forces with this outstanding event, in order to jointly strengthen the topic of Open Science. Specifically, the ZBW-session “Bringing Open Science into action: The role of educating young researchers” will enrich the programme of the EOSC Symposium by focusing on the importance of integrating Open Science into the training of young researchers. It is essential to raise awareness of open practices, such as data publishing in the sense of FAIR/Open Data from the early stages of doctoral training and to impart the necessary skills.
The EOSC Symposium is colocated with the NFDI event
From Wednesday 23 October afternoon till evening of Thursday 24 October, the National Research Data Infrastructure Germany (NFDI) is organising an invitation-only side event at the same venue as the EOSC Symposium.
Registration: All on-site seats at the EOSC Symposium 2024 are sold out, but you can register to watch the event online
The popular EOSC Symposium has reached full capacity and registration for in-person participation closed. Registration for online participation remains open!
Those who signed up for the event waiting list will be notified at the beginning of September in case on-site seats become available. The waiting list closed and new sign-ups are longer accepted. We appreciate the overwhelming interest and look forward to welcoming all registered participants, in-person and online, to the EOSC Symposium 2024.
On-site participation:
Registration closed
The venue has reached full capacity.
Registration fee: 395 EUR (excl. VAT), no day tickets available
The registration fee includes access to the full event and poster area, two lunches (Tuesday, 22 October and Wednesday, 23 October 2024), coffee breaks during the event, and the networking dinner at Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin (Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 30, 10178 Berlin, one minute walk from the Symposium venue) on Monday, 21 October.
Online participation:
Registration closed
Live stream only, limited interaction via Slido.
Registration fee: 0 EUR, only a live stream will be available
Slido will be available for all sessions and remote participants will have the possibility to post their questions. Registration is required to participate online. Registration details will be used to provide online participants with information about how to follow the event. This information will be shared approximately one week before the event.
Available payment methods: bank transfer, PayPal and credit card. Please note that each participant has to register individually. If you are planning a bulk payment via your organisation, your organisation has to include all booking numbers of participants in the purpose section of the bank transfer. You will find the booking numbers in the registration confirmation and on the invoice.
Event venue
The EOSC Symposium 2024 takes place in H4 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz, conveniently located near the S+U-Bahn station “Alexanderplatz”. The journey from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the hotel takes approximately one hour by public transportation or taxi. We have put together travel instructions to help you find your way around the city.
Please note that due to construction work, S-Bahn service to and from the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is currently disrupted, with no service available between BER and Adlershof. Replacement buses are operating, but we recommend using regional trains or the Airport Express (FEX) for a more convenient journey. For additional information about the traffic disruptions to BER, please click here.
The meeting rooms, as well as foyer and hotel restaurant are all located on the ground floor and all rooms are wheelchair accessible.
National dress competition at networking dinner
We will be hosting our own Octoberfest during the Symposium’s networking dinner on 21 October 2024, starting at 19:00, to enjoy traditional Bavarian cuisine and celebrate community spirit.
Wear a dirndl or leather trousers, or any traditional dress from your country for a chance to win a free entry to next year’s Symposium, along with a surprise German-style gift!
Networking dinner
Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 30
10178 Berlin, Germany
Accommodations
If you would like to stay at the H4 Hotel Alexanderplatz, you can benefit from a discounted rate between Sunday, 20 October 2024 and Thursday, 24 October 2024 if you book your room via this link.
- Discounted rate single occupation (including breakfast): 144 EUR/night
- Discounted rate double occupation (including breakfast): 164 EUR/night
Only a limited set of rooms are available depending on the occupancy of the hotel. Do not wait too long to book your room!
Sightseeing tips
If you have some time to spare during the Symposium, Berlin offers countless opportunities to explore the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.
When recording previews of the Symposium sessions, we asked your fellow participants to share their favourite sights and locations in Berlin. Whether you’re interested in art, history, or international cuisine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
