Join our panel of experts, representing publishers, institutions, and researchers, as they discuss the intersection of prestige and accessibility in today’s landscape.Here’s what they’ll discuss:What initiatives by publishers and institutions have impacted the perception of OA? How can publishers convey journal quality, and how can researchers evaluate it? What does good publishing look like, regardless of publishing route?

At this 8th meeting, we are pleased to welcome speakers from two countries, Finland and Germany, who will share their national progress. Finland will present its ongoing implementation of a rights retention strategy across universities, while Germany will discuss its current landscape and emerging directions and preview activities on rights retention commencing in 2026 as part of a national open access project. Beyond the presentations, this meeting offers a space for community members to actively participate by sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and exploring practical solutions together in open discussion.