At this year’s Open Science Conference 2025 in Hamburg, OpenAIRE played a key role in exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming research practices and infrastructures. Through posters and live demonstrations, OpenAIRE colleagues showcased how AI can support transparency, accessibility, reproducibility, and reusability; core principles of Open Science.

Representing OpenAIRE were Tereza Szybisty, Maja Dolinar, and Stefania Amodeo, each contributing unique perspectives on how AI and Open Science converge to advance knowledge sharing and policy development across Europe.

Enhancing Discovery, Policy, and Practice: A Hands-On Demo of the European Open Science Resources Registry

Presented by Tereza Szybisty, Research Project Manager

At the Open Science Conference 2025 in Hamburg, Tereza Szybisty presented a poster within the scope of the EOSC Track project titled “Enhancing Discovery, Policy, and Practice: A Hands-On Demo of the European Open Science Resources Registry.” The presentation showcased the newly developed European Open Science Resources Registry, an AI-enhanced component of the EOSC Open Science Observatory. The interactive registry curated key Open Science documents - such as policies, strategies, and best practices - and leveraged Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning to enable intelligent search, classification, and evidence-based policy analysis.

"We all know how a smartwatch counts steps, tracks sleep, and nudges us to move — not because it makes us healthier, but because it shows clearly where we’re doing well and where we need to improve. Now imagine applying that idea to Open Science. That’s exactly what the EOSC Open Science Observatory does: it’s the “smartwatch” of Open Science, monitoring policies, practices, and impacts across Europe," Tereza Szybisty

Her contribution showcased how AI can enhance Open Science monitoring through the European Open Science Resources Registry, supporting smarter discovery and evidence-based policy. The event also provided an opportunity to showcase the EOSC Open Science Observatory and its new AI-powered Resources Registry, demonstrate OpenAIRE’s contributions to evidence-based Open Science monitoring, and engage directly with key stakeholders shaping the future of Open Science and AI.

View the poster on Zenodo.

Powering Open Science Across Borders: A Live Demonstration of the EOSC EU Node

Demonstrated by Maja Dolinar, User Engagement & EOSC Liaison

Maja led a live demo session titled “Powering Open Science Across Borders: A Live Demonstration of the EOSC EU Node,” showcasing how the EOSC EU Node can support researchers and how this can be aligned with transparency, accessibility, reproducibility, and reusability as core principles of Open Science.

"The Open Science Conference is a valuable space to engage with the community and to demonstrate how tools like the EOSC EU Node can make Open Science principles actionable," Maja Dolinar

The interactive format received positive feedback, underscoring the importance of hands-on sessions that demonstrate the usability and impact of European Open Science services.

The Intelligence Behind the OpenAIRE Graph: Linking Science with AI

Presented by Stefania Amodeo, Engagement & Training Officer

Stefania presented the poster “The Intelligence Behind the OpenAIRE Graph: Linking Science with AI,” demonstrating how the OpenAIRE Graph exemplifies this synergy by fusing diverse sources into a richly linked, machine-actionable research ecosystem, powered by an advanced AI-driven analytical workflow that elevates data quality, connectivity, and usability.

The poster sparked strong engagement among participants interested in AI-enhanced infrastructures for Open Science. Stefania highlighted that transparency and explainability are essential for building trust in AI-driven workflows, and emphasised the importance of training and capacity building to help researchers use AI responsibly.

The conference reinforced several critical insights for the future of Open Science infrastructure. First, AI integration must be transparent and explainable to maintain research integrity and community trust. Second, there is an urgent need for capacity building to ensure researchers across all career stages and regions can effectively leverage AI tools while upholding Open Science principles. Third, as providers of essential research infrastructure, we must champion data sovereignty and ensure that European research communities retain control over their scholarly outputs and services. Finally, the convergence of AI and Open Science presents a unique opportunity to build more resilient, transparent, and impactful research ecosystems that serve the broader public good.

Feedback gathered during the conference will inform the ongoing development of the OpenAIRE Graph and guide future enhancements that meet community needs.

View the poster on Zenodo.

Reflections and Key Takeaways

Across OpenAIRE’s participation, several shared insights emerged:

• AI is both an enabler and a challenge for Open Science. Its application must be transparent, accountable, and ethically guided.
• FAIR Digital Objects and linked data are becoming key to making research outputs discoverable and machine-actionable.
• There is a growing need for training and capacity building to help researchers harness AI effectively while maintaining Open Science values.
• Collaboration across infrastructures, policies, and communities is vital to sustain a trusted and connected research ecosystem.

OpenAIRE’s Commitment

OpenAIRE’s presence at the Open Science Conference 2025 reaffirmed its leadership in advancing responsible and AI-enhanced Open Science infrastructures. Through the OpenAIRE Graph, the EOSC Open Science Observatory, and its contributions to the EOSC EU Node, OpenAIRE continues to empower researchers, institutions, and policymakers with open, transparent, and interoperable tools that make science more collaborative, evidence-based, and impactful.