OSPF aims to become a more active forum in 2026 and is soliciting topics and member input for the programme.

A workshop on workflow language is already planned for February 2026.

Members were invited to submit additional topic suggestions now or by email to the Open Science Office.

Open hardware (including citizen science links) is explicitly within the remit of the Open Science policy and suggested as a topic area.

Specific potential focus areas mentioned: open hardware for quantum technologies (qubit control, related instrumentation) and specialised AI hardware / tensor units — areas where CERN has relevant expertise and potential community impact.

Suggestion to run a dedicated CERN meeting to map current open-hardware activities and opportunities (call for input to gather contributions)