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Organized by CIEMAT and AECID, with the support of CYTED, ResINFRA Plus, and RedCLARA, the event brought together experts from over 20 countries to explore how this new way of conducting science can transform collaboration and access to knowledge.

The forum gathered public institutions, research centers, universities, and researchers from various disciplines, as well as professionals in ICT, engineering, and telecommunications from across the region.

RedCLARA highlighted its strategic role as a regional facilitator, enabling the exchange of scientific data through its high-speed network and promoting cooperation among universities and research institutions in Latin America. It also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a more collaborative, accessible, and people-centered science across Ibero-America.

Mark Urban, Director of International Cooperation; Laura Castellana, Manager of Planning and Strategic Management; Tania Altamirano, Manager of Academic Relations; and Martha Galvis, Information Management Analyst at RedCLARA, actively participated in working groups alongside key representatives from Europe and Latin America. They also held strategic meetings to strengthen alliances and presented initiatives with regional impact.

The forum emphasized the need to strengthen digital infrastructure, promote continuous training, and implement inclusive policies to unlock the potential of open science in addressing global challenges such as climate change, public health, and education. Key challenges were also identified, including how and ensure broader and more inclusive participation.

Participants stressed the importance of integrating open science into academic curricula, boosting international collaboration, and promoting purposeful innovation. In terms of technology, the forum recommended adopting open digital tools, leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, and enhancing research infrastructures.

Regarding public policy, conclusions suggested that raising awareness and motivating stakeholders is more effective than imposing rigid regulations. One of the final recommendations was to update legal frameworks to reflect technological advancements and establish inter-ministerial teams to design evidence-based regulations.

The full report of the event is available here.