Author: Maureen Walsh

We are delighted to announce the keynote speakers for Open Repositories 2026

Opening Keynote Panel

Our opening session on Tues 9 June will feature a panel of global experts in the areas of open access and digital research and education infrastructure, moderated by Kathleen Shearer. Learn more about the panelists.

Kathleen Shearer, COAR, Moderator

Danny Kingsley, Deakin University

Lautaro Matas, LA Referencia

Omo Oaiya, WACREN

Kazu Yamaji, National Institute of Informatics

Closing Keynote Speaker

Our closing session on 11 June will include a keynote talk by Kathleen Gregory, Researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University and a Research Fellow at the Research on Research Institute. Learn more about Kathleen.

Kathleen Gregory, Leiden University and Research on Research Institute

Please visit the Call for Proposals page to learn more about the sub-themes and submission categories of the conference, including a full list of submission templates and key dates.

The theme for the conference is: Open to All? Repositories at the Intersection of People, Practice, and Emerging Technologies

We particularly welcome proposals aligned to the overall theme, but also on other administrative, organizational, or practical topics related to digital repositories.

Submission categories include workshops, panels, roundtable discussions, presentations, and pre-recorded lightning talks.

The deadline for submissions is January 11, 2026.

We look forward to the vibrant conversations and learning opportunities of the conference!