Open Science Forum 3, 26 & 27 February 2025

Open Science Forum  3, 26 & 27 February 2025

The 3rd Open Science Forum (OSF3) for the Open Asia project took place on 26th & 27th February 2025 at the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) in Patiala, India. The forum brought together international partners, researchers, and academic experts to explore key themes in open access, digital tools, and collaborative research ecosystems.    

Forum Highlights:

1. Keynotes & Case Studies: Features included an opening on TIET’s Open Source practices, an online session by NVIDIA on Open Source Tools for AI, and an interactive showcase of the award-winning "Science and Mathematics Laboratory on Wheels" (Lab-on-Wheels).  
   
2. Panel Discussion on FAIR Data: A cross-institutional panel evaluated regional progress in making research data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR).   
3. Open Access & Infrastructure: Expert sessions highlighted the role of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in promoting Open Access, Open Research Infrastructure development, and the global impact of Open Science. 

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