Registration for attendance is open. Register today!

Qatar National Library, in partnership with Knowledge E Foundation is honored to extend an invitation to register to the highly anticipated Forum for Open Research in MENA. This premier event brings together leading researchers, policymakers, and innovators from across the Middle East and North Africa to explore and advance open research practices in the region.

Join us for insightful presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities as we delve into the latest trends and challenges in open research. This year’s theme “Transforming Knowledge into Action” was selected to develop the outstanding conceptual advances that have been made within the region and globally over the last few years, The forum will feature:

• Keynote Speakers: Hear from distinguished experts who are shaping the future of open research in MENA.
• Qatar Leadership Panel: A high-level discussion about open research by Qatar-based stakeholders
• Panel Discussions: Engage with thought leaders on topics ranging from open access to research collaboration.
• Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

For the conference program and list of speakers, click here to visit the conference page.

Date: 21 - 24 October 2024 

Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Language: English with simultaneous interpretation provided in Arabic

Target Audience: Researchers, Librarians, Research Administrators, Research funding agencies, Policy makers 

Register now and take advantage of the #EarlyBirdDiscount before 1 September 2024.

Registration Link

Seats are limited, so we encourage early registration.