The Role of Open Access to Knowledge in a Challenging Political Landscape

This keynote underscores the role of the scholarly communications community in defending transparency, equity, and trust in research. Drawing on human rights principles and recent policy shifts, she argues for an open infrastructure that is not just open for its own sake, but “open in order to” enable reproducibility, accountability, and public benefit. Repositories are positioned as critical components of a resilient and inclusive research ecosystem, helping to democratise access and combat disinformation. This talk reinforces shared values and urges to build a future where knowledge is a public good, available to all.