Open Metadata, Open Minds: Driving Research Impact through Collaboration and Innovation

Since its founding in 2009, DataCite has been dedicated to the principle of open research information and metadata. Our commitment to openness is exemplified by our CC0 metadata and open APIs, which facilitate the connection of research outputs to advance knowledge. Through metadata enrichment, we enhance the discoverability and utility of research outputs and resources. This commitment extends to our role with the Research Organization Registry (ROR) and Make Data Count initiatives, where DataCite serves as an operational partner and fiscal sponsor, respectively.A cornerstone of our efforts is the PID Graph, which has scaled to encompass nearly 100 million research outputs and resources, linking them to organizations and contributors worldwide. This extensive datafile underscores our mission to support the research community by fostering connections and providing a robust infrastructure for research information. In this session, we will explore how open scholarly infrastructure, persistent identifier (PID) metadata, and strategic community engagement drive transformative change within the research ecosystem. We will highlight our collaborative efforts to develop meaningful impact assessments, drawing from past experiences to support the continuous advancement of research. Join us to learn how these initiatives collectively contribute to a more connected and impactful research community.