The forum emphasized the relevance of open science not only as a scientific tool, but as an engine of social change.
CEDIA sponsored the LATAM Open Science Forum, a regional event held in person that aligned its activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNESCO's Open Science Recommendations, and the principles of Open Government. The meeting brought together researchers, scientists, academics, students, and representatives from public, private, and social sector institutions with a common purpose: to foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas around open science in Latin America.
The LATAM Forum was conceived not only as a space to celebrate achievements and recognize outstanding projects in the field of open science, but also as a platform for dialogue on the challenges and opportunities this approach presents in the region. Among the topics addressed were the importance of open science for scientific, technological, and social development, as well as its role in inclusion, equity, and social innovation, in line with the SDGs.
CEDIA had a prominent role in the forum, contributing four key presentations: "Crisis of scientific reproducibility"; "Importance of Scientific Data Management and Technological Infrastructure – Research Lab"; "Multihelix Innovation Committee (COMINN): intersectoral collaboration for Territorial Development"; and finally, "Model for the construction of public Open Science strategies", a proposal for the design of public policies that promote the adoption of open science practices in the region.
The forum emphasized the importance of open science not only as a scientific tool but also as a driver of social change. By creating spaces for collaboration among researchers and stakeholders from different sectors, it fostered new strategic alliances and highlighted the progress Latin America is making in this field.
