4th OECD Blue Sky Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Data and Indicators
Every 10 years, the OECD brings together policy makers and practitioners involved in the production and use of STI data and statistics to share experiences, generate fresh perspectives, and jointly push the boundaries for measurement and analysis to inform the next generation of STI policies and decision-making.
Blue Sky is a unique forum in its diversity and capacity to connect policy, decision makers, and STI data and analysis practitioners across different fields. This helps shape international discussions on reforming measurement frameworks, inspires national efforts to improve measurement and drives cooperation and new partnerships on STI data and indicators and their analysis.
In 2024, OECD Science and Technology Ministers and high-level representatives from over 40 countries reaffirmed the importance of convening through Blue Sky for a fourth time in 2026, bringing together the international expert community to discuss and co-develop measurement and evidence strategies in support of transformative STI policy agendas.
The OECD will convene the 4th Blue Sky Forum on 14-16 September 2026 at OECD Headquarters in Paris.
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OpenAIRE's Presence:
On Monday, 14 September, from 14:00–15:30 CEST, Natalia Manola, OpenAIRE CEO, will participate in the session “Monitoring Open Science Today.”
The session will explore the importance of monitoring progress towards Open Science and the need for coordinated and responsible approaches that avoid fragmented monitoring practices. It will highlight the Principles of Open Science Monitoring, developed by the Open Science Monitoring Initiative, and discuss how these principles can support responsible monitoring frameworks and their practical implementation worldwide.
Natalia will contribute OpenAIRE's perspective and experience in supporting the monitoring of Open Science through open research information and infrastructures.