The 20th International Conference on Open Repositories

Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities

Chicago, Illinois, USA
June 15-18, 2025

  • Update on Call for Proposals

    Thank you again for all the proposals submitted to OR2025!  Review results have been distributed to all proposal submitters.  The conference program will become available in March. Programme Committee Co-Chairs Adrian Ho, University of Chicago Ellen Catz Ramsey, University of Virginia Dr. Leigh Stork, University of Strathclyde

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  • OR2025 Keynote Speakers

    We are delighted to announce that Heather Joseph and Ben Zhao will be the keynote speakers of Open Repositories 2025, which will take place in Chicago, U.S.A. from June 15-18. As the Executive Director of SPARC, Heather Joseph is an internationally renowned and well-respected expert in open research policies, practices, and implementation strategies. Under her…

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  • Call for Proposals Has Ended

    We would like to thank all the submitters for the proposals submitted to Open Repositories 2025!  The submissions are now being reviewed. Submitters of workshop proposals will be notified by the end of January.  Submitters of all other tracks will receive notifications in mid-February.  Questions about your submission can be sent to or25-program-chairs@googlegroups.com. Programme Committee…

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  • Call for Proposals: Deadline Extended

    The theme for the 2025 Open Repositories Conference is: Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities We are accepting proposals and the submission deadline has been extended to January 13, 2025. Questions about the call for proposals can be sent to or25-program-chairs@googlegroups.com.

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  • Fellowship Opportunity

    The Open Repositories Steering Committee is now accepting applications for fellowships to attend the 20th Open Repositories Conference in Chicago, USA. The fellowship program seeks to enhance global participation in Open Repositories by providing an opportunity for those with limited travel funding to attend the conference. Details are available on the  fellowship page.

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  • Call for Sponsors

    Sponsorship opportunities are now available. OR2025 is an excellent place for companies and organizations that deal with digital asset management, digital storage, research information systems, scholarly publications, open access and open data to be seen and interact with participants. The event gives access to a large audience of potential customers and partners as well as…

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  • Call for Proposals

    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 for submission deadlines and approvals. The theme for the conference is: Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities We particularly welcome proposals aligned to the overall theme,…

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  • Save the Date for Open Repositories 2025

    We are pleased to announce the 20th International Conference on Open Repositories will take place June 15-18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. University of Chicago is looking forward to hosting you in the vibrant and historic Hyde Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.

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acknowledgments

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Special thanks to CLIR (Council on Library & Information Resources) for generously providing hosting for the Open Repositories 2025 website.

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We gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of CNI (Coalition for Networked Information), whose contributions have helped sustain our community over the years.