From 13 to 16 January 2026, the OpenAIRE team gathered in Athens for a four-day journey into the heart of Europe's open research ecosystem, exploring innovations and improvements in the Open Science landscape.Over intense, in-depth sessions, participants combined strategic planning, technical exploration, and hands-on collaboration, all aimed at shaping the next phase of OpenAIRE services and infrastructure. The meeting brought together technical teams, the office team, and Executive Board membe...