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NoC @ AI4Good & WSIS
by Nagla Rizk July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Dear NoC friends, I will be in Geneva for WSIS, AI4Good and other meetings. I will be there July 2-10. Please reach out if you will be there. Nagla Nagla Rizk, PhD. Professor of Economics Founding Director, Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) Onsi Sawiris School of Business, The American University in Cairo Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University Affiliated Fellow, Information Society Project, Yale Law School Associate Member, Centre for Law, Technology and Society, University of Ottawa http://www1.aucegypt.edu/faculty/naglarzk/ https://business.aucegypt.edu/research/centers/a2k4d https://menaobservatory.ai/

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Next Generation Sequencing Market Outlook 2026-2035: Competitive Insights, Revenue Projections & Segment Expansion
by km3065158＠gmail.com July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

The Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Report is a comprehensive report on the Next Generation Sequencing market, offering key insights on business strategies, current trends, and presenting qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Next Generation Sequencing market. This report offers in-depth research insights on key and significant aspects of the Next Generation Sequencing market, providing an in-depth analysis of key drivers, restraints, restraints, growth prospects, threats, and risks. The report also includes an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape and regional scope of the Next Generation Sequencing market. The global Next Generation Sequencing market report employs an extremely extensive and perceptive process that analyzes statistical data relating to services and products offered in the market. The research study is a pivotal document in understanding the needs and wants of the clients. The report is comprised of significant data about the leading companies and their marketing strategies. The Next Generation Sequencing industry is witnessing an expansion and change of dynamics owing to the entry of several new players. The study outlines the rapidly evolving and growing market segments along with valuable insights into each element of the industry. The industry has witnessed the entry of several new players, and the report aims to deliver insightful information about their transition and growth in the market. Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, product launches, and joint ventures are all outlined in the report. Key Companies Profiled in the Report are • Admera Health • Applied Biological Materials • BGI Genomics • CD Genomics • DNA Link • Eurofins Genomics (Eurofins Scientific) • Fulgent Genetics • Gene by Gene • GENEWIZ • MedGenome • Novogene • Omega Biosciences • Psomagen • Veritas Genetics • Xcerlis Labs Next Generation Sequencing Market: Distribution by Key Application Areas (Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Precision Medicine and Others), End Users (Hospitals and Clinics, Academics and Research Institutes, Pharmaceutical Companies and Others), Type of Technology (Sequencing by Synthesis, Ion Semiconductor, Single-molecule Real-time Sequencing, Nanopore and Others), Type of Services (Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing and Targeted Sequencing) The research report offers a comprehensive regional analysis of the market with regards to production and consumption patterns, import/export, market size and share in terms of volume and value, supply and demand dynamics, and presence of prominent players in each market. Regional Analysis Covers: • North America (U.S., Canada) • Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, France, Rest of EU) • Asia Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of APAC) • Rest of the World (Australia, New Zealand and Other Countries) To know more about the report, visit @ https://www.rootsanalysis.com/reports/next-generation-sequencing/290.html Furthermore, the report provides analytical data in an organized format segmented into charts, tables, graphs, figures, and diagrams. This enables readers to understand the market scenario in an easy and beneficial manner. Moreover, the report aims to impart a prospective outlook and draw an informative conclusion to assist the reader in making lucrative business decisions. The report, in conclusion, provides a detailed analysis of the segments expected to dominate the market, the regional bifurcation, the estimated market size and share, and comprehensive SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces Analysis. Thank you for reading our report. For further queries, please connect with us, and our team will provide you the report best suited to your requirements.

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Annual hybrid conference of the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society: Sept 14-15 - programme and registration now available
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Dear colleagues, The annual hybrid conference of the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society will take place on Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the CNRS, 59-61 rue Pouchet, Paris 17th arrondissement, and via videoconference. The conference is organised by the CNRS Research Network on Internet, AI and Society hosted by the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society and gathering the French-based and francophone community interested in the techno-social, political, and legal implications and co-shaping of digital technologies. We are pleased to announce that the program for the 2026 CIS conference is now available online, along with the registration form: https://cis.cnrs.fr/journees-du-cis-2026/ Sometimes we have a couple of sessions in English, but not this year, so feel free to share this information within your French-speaking networks, we look forward to seeing some of you online, Warm regards, Melanie -- Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie_dulong/ Co-founder, Centre for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/

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Call for Submissions | twentyfifty: Utopias for a democratic society (Deadline: 15 June)
by NoC ＠HIIG June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Dear network, The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and Wissenschaft im Dialog (WiD) are inviting researchers at all career stages (at least final PhD phase) and from all disciplines worldwide to imagine democratic visions for the year 2050 in a narrative or essayistic form. Selected authors will be invited to an international writing retreat. Their stories will be published as a collection. Democracy is not a fixed construct, but an evolving practice, a negotiation, constantly in transformation. Yet much of democratic theory describes what is, where it comes from and not what could be. With the twentififty *essay competition*, we ask researchers to do something different: to use their expertise not to analyse the present or past, but to imagine the future. What might democratic life look like in 2050? And what kind of democracy do we want to live in? *Submissions (max. 1,000 words, English language) should connect to the following, overlapping areas:* *• Living, belonging, and community* *• Knowledge and learning* *• Work and purpose* *• Governing, participation, and public administration* *• Security and freedom* Additionally, your submission should include a paragraph on how this narrative relates to your own research, as well as your three most recent publications. Selection criteria include originality, research grounding, narrative potential, and democratic relevance. If selected by the review panel of researchers and storytelling experts, 10–12 submitting authors will be invited to a 3-day *international writing retreat* (in/around *Berlin* from *7–10 October 2026*), hosted by Dr. Nataliia Sokolovska, to develop their narratives towards a collective publication. *Deadline for submission: 15 June 2026* For further details on the call and ways to submit, please refer to the call's page: https://www.hiig.de/en/call-for-submissions-twentyfifty/ If you have any questions on the essay competition, feel free to reach out to Dr. Nataliia Sokolovska (nataliia.sokolosvka(a)hiig.de) and Sarah Spitz ( sarah.spitz(a)hiig.de) We look forward to your submissions! Kind regards HIIG -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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Open Call for Visiting Scholars to Universidad de Chile
by Alberto Cerda May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

Dear Colleagues, Hope you all are doing well. Allow me to call your attention to the open application for academic visitors to the Center for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Chile Law School <https://derecho.uchile.cl/centro-estudios-derecho-tecnologia-sociedad>. Applicants must be Latin American scholars or professionals working at the intersection of law and technology. They must be fluent in Spanish. Visit would take place in an agreed time between July 2026 and May 2027. Application remains open until May 30th, 2026. Details of the call are available here <https://derecho.uchile.cl/portada/convocatorias/programa-de-visitas-academi…>. For your convenience, I am also attaching the terms of reference for the call. Thanks for taking note and disseminating among any potential colleagues who may be interested in spending 4-6 weeks in Chile in the coming months. All the best, A. -- -- Alberto J. Cerda Silva E-Mail: albertocerdasilva(a)gmail.com Linkedin: alberto-cerda-silva <http://cl.linkedin.com/pub/alberto-cerda-silva/5b/363/295/>

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[noc] CfP DigiSem2026 | Join us!
by NoC ＠HIIG March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Dear NoC colleagues, We cordially invite you to join this year's *DigiSem2026* at Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin! *Balancing Digital Safety between Risks, Rights, and Regulation* The Weizenbaum Institute (WI), the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt), the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) and the Leibniz Institute for Media Research – Hans Bredow Institute (HBI) invite doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to present their work at the joint Digitalisation Research Seminar – DigiSem 2026 on: 21‒22 September 2026 at WI in Berlin. This year’s Digitalisation Research Seminar is dedicated to Digital Safety as a human-centered, interdisciplinary research field. We aim to bring together early career researchers who examine human and societal risks of digital technologies, including harm arising from bias, dis- and misinformation, loss of control, and institutional misalignment, as well as challenges in risk prevention for vulnerable groups, such as children. Our goal is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and networking among early career researchers, and to advance research that contributes to safer, more responsible, and socially sustainable digital systems. Constructive feedback and cross-cutting discussions are central to the seminar. We invite early career researchers (PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and advanced Master’s students) to submit presentation abstracts for an interdisciplinary exchange on risks and challenges arising from digital systems that affect human safety, well-being, and societal stability, that goes beyond issues of cybersecurity. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): - Use of technologies to increase security - Risks of using AI on bias and decision making - Regulation of social media for human and societal safety - Protection of vulnerable groups (esp. children and young people) in the digital space - Criminal misuse of digital technologies (deep fakes, doxing, cybercrime, identity theft, etc.) More Information: https://www.cais-research.de/en/news/digitalisation-research-seminar-digise… Please feel free to share this CfP in your network! -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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[noc] Online Learning Call Invite | "Under pressure: The DSA as source of transatlantic tensions" | 18 March, 3–4pm (CET)
by NoC ＠HIIG March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear NoC colleagues, We cordially invite you to an online learning call on the impact of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on the future of global tech policy: Is the DSA a global censorship law or the necessary basis for rights-based content moderation? *Topic* Under pressure: The DSA as source of transatlantic tensions *Speakers* *Josephine Ballon <https://hateaid.org/en/press-downloads/josephine-ballon/>*, she is advocating to improve the legal framework and access to justice for those affected by online violence who are left largely unprotected against violations of their rights. After studying law and completing her legal clerkship, Josephine Ballon was admitted as a lawyer in 2018, working in the field of consumer rights and legal tech. In November 2019, she joined HateAid <https://hateaid.org/> as Head of Legal. Since September 2023, she has been leading the organisation together with Anna-Lena von Hodenberg as CEO. Since July 2024, she has been a member of the advisory board of the Digital Services Coordinator in Germany. *Prof Dr. Matthias C. Kettemann <https://www.hiig.de/matthias-kettemann/>*, is Head of Research for the New Technologies and the Future of Law <https://www.hiig.de/research/neue-technologien-und-zukunft-des-rechts/> research focus at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). He teaches law and innovation at the University of Innsbruck and leads a research area on platform governance at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut, Hamburg. *Time & date* 18 March 2026, 3.00–4.00pm (CET) *Location* Online via Zoom (you will receive a link upon registration via our website, s. link below) To *register* and read more about the call, please follow this link: https://www.hiig.de/en/events/under-pressure-the-dsa-as-source-of-transatla… The learning call is organised by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut and the DSA Observatory, with support from the Network of Centres (NoC). It is part of a broader learning call series addressing current topics related to the DSA. The series is part of the DSA Research Network <https://www.hiig.de/en/project/dsa-research-network/>, funded by the Stiftung Mercator. Feel free to share this invite with your network. We look forward to an insightful discussion and thought-provoking questions from you! Kind regards. -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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Re: [netsociety] Welcoming New Centers to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers!
by Elena Estavillo Flores March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

Very welcome! > El 4 mar 2026, a las 9:00, Guio Espanol, Armando <arg911(a)harvard.edu> escribió: > > Dear NoC Colleagues, > > We hope you are all doing well. > > We are thrilled to welcome five new centers from Africa, Asia and North America to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers.The work undertaken by these centers is not only innovative but also provides valuable insights for NoC colleagues around the world: > > Center for Digital Society <https://digitalsociety.id/en/> at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia > The Center for Digital Society focuses on the socio-political impacts of digitalization and technological advancement on society. Building on a decade of experience, CfDS now concentrates on three key areas: cyberdemocracy and new governance, human-in-the-loop in artificial intelligence, and green technology for sustainable development. > > GW Center for Law & Technology: The Bernard Center <https://www.law.gwu.edu/center-law-and-technology> at George Washington Law School, United States of America > The GW Bernard Center is focused on the legal treatment of technology under U.S. law and the application of new and existing laws to artificial intelligence. The center examines the ways in which U.S. law can properly balance individuals' rights to speak freely online with government and platforms' interests in (and duty of) reducing hate speech, terrorist recruitment, and online misinformation. > > Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy <https://cislp.law.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/>, Japan > The Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy is committed to conducting interdisciplinary and international research on cutting-edge legal policy issues.The purpose of this Center is to contribute to the development of legal policy frameworks that foster innovation, while also promoting the growth of new academic fields and the cultivation of creative leaders in these areas. > > Policy Innovation Lab <https://policyinnovationlab.sun.ac.za/> at Stellenbosch University, South Africa > The Policy Innovation Lab focuses on the use of AI to improve policy making in South Africa. The center operationalise this focus by prototyping AI tools, developing AI training and supporting AI usage readiness in the public sector > > Stern Center for Business and Human Rights <https://bhr.stern.nyu.edu/> at New York University, United States of America > The Stern Center for Business and Human Rights has a general focus on business and human rights. One of the center’s programs delves in technology and democracy, exploring ways to reduce harms associated with social media, artificial intelligence, online gaming, and 3D immersive platforms. > > We look forward to fostering collaboration with these new centers and advancing the goals outlined in the 2024–2026 NoC Roadmap as the Network continues to grow! > > Best regards, > > Armando – On behalf of the NoC Secretariat. > > <image.png>

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Programme and registration: Undone Computer Science, Luxembourg & hybrid, 23-25 March 2026
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Feb. 5, 2026

Feb. 5, 2026

Dear all, Please find below the programme and registration for the interdisciplinary conference Undone Computer Science, on epistemological and ethical aspects of research in computer science. This year, many contributions are related to sustainability. Kind regards, Melanie *** CALL FOR PARTICIPATION — please share this invitation with your colleagues and networks (apologies for cross-posting) 2nd conference on *Undone Science in Computer Science* — A conference to reflect on epistemological and ethical dimensions of computer science * University of Luxembourg (Belval campus), *March 23–25, 2026*. * Programme and accepted talks: https://www.undonecs.org/2026/programme.html * Registration & travel information: https://www.undonecs.org/2026/registration.html (Early bird rates until **February 16**) * Some limited travel funding is available. INVITED SPEAKERS * Tomas Petricek (Charles University, Prague) * TBA PRESENTATION We are pleased to invite computer scientists from across the field, as well as also philosophers of science, social scientists, etc., who work on computer-science-related topics, to attend the second *Undone Computer Science* conference, organised by researchers from CNRS, INRIA and the University of Luxembourg. The goal of our conference is to provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the *epistemological and ethical aspects of computer science*. We propose as a theme the concept of undone science [1,2]: the notion that areas of research may remain incomplete, overlooked, or unfunded despite being found worthy of exploration by some—and the exploration into the causes of these situations. Any discussion of systematic lack of production or dissemination of knowledge is welcome, whether in a specific area or in computer science in general, whether past or present; whether due to limitations of available methodologies, blind spots of dominant paradigms, institutional and industrial biases, lack of social representation, or other factors. Undone science offers a broad and open-ended line of inquiry capable of inspiring fascinating talks—yet sufficiently focused to bring together, around a common topic, all kinds of researchers interested in discussing the ethical and epistemological dimensions of our field. The programme with accepted abstracts is available here: <https://www.undonecs.org/2026/programme.html>. Previous editions including recorded talks are available from <https://undonecs.org/>, if you would like to get a sense of the range of the conference. We are looking forward to your participation. [1] D. J. Hess (2016). Undone Science: Social Movements, Mobilized Publics, and Industrial Transitions. MIT Press. ISBN 9780262529495. [2] Frickel, S., Gibbon, S., Howard, J., Kempner, J., Ottinger, G., & Hess, D. J. (2010). Undone Science: Charting Social Movement and Civil Society Challenges to Research Agenda Setting. Science, Technology, & Human Values, 35(4), 444–473. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162243909345836 REGISTRATION & ATTENDING * Please register at https://www.undonecs.org/2026/registration.html Early bird rates are until **February 16th**. * There is a small registration fee, with an option to waive the fee for researchers who might need it. Please find more information on the registration & travel info page. * The talks will also be streamed online during the conference. Online registration is free. * The local organisers have negociated a preferential price with the hotel Ibis Esch Belval located at walking distance to the conference site. We have a number of rooms pre-booked until February 28th. In order to book a room, there is a form to fill in and return to the hotel by e-mail, which you can obtain by writing to us at undonecs-2026(a)sciencesconf.org. See our registration & travel information page above for more recommendations. * Two social events take place in Luxembourg City: the social dinner on Tuesday 24th and a city tour after the conference. * We can cover the travel and accommodation expenses for a limited number of participants (with priority given to the authors of accepted submissions). Requests should be sent to undonecs-2026(a)sciencesconf.org * The campus has good accessibility and we strive to make our conference accessible. Special requests may be indicated in the registration form and sent to snt-events(a)uni.lu Feel free to inquire with the organisers if needed. ORGANISATION COMMITTEE PC Chairs Enka Blanchard (CNRS) — principal chair Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay (CNRS) Sophie Quinton (INRIA) Lê Thành Dũng (Tito) Nguyễn (CNRS) General Chairs Enka Blanchard (CNRS) Guillaume Munch-Maccagnoni (INRIA) Local Organisers Peter Roenne (Univ. Luxembourg) — local chair Peter Ryan (Univ. Luxembourg) Valérie Schafer (Univ. Luxembourg) -- Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie_dulong/ Center for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/

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Fwd: Call “Open, Collaborative and Participative Science: Rethinking the Legitimacy of Knowledge, the Policies and the Future of Science” 10 to 12 June 2026 at the Universitat Politècnica de València
by Guio Espanol, Armando Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Fuster, Mayo" <Mayo.Fuster(a)alumni.eui.eu> To: "network-bounces(a)server-nexa.polito.it" < network-bounces(a)server-nexa.polito.it> Cc: Bcc: Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 23:21:26 +0000 Subject: Call “Open, Collaborative and Participative Science: Rethinking the Legitimacy of Knowledge, the Policies and the Future of Science” 10 to 12 June 2026 at the Universitat Politècnica de València Dear NoC colleagues I hope this message finds you well :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I am Mayo Fuster Morell, today writing as Chair of the COST Action PWILL on intersectional feminist applied to digital platforms, and I share with NoC birthday day! 🙂 I am co organizing a track entitled *“Open, Collaborative and Participative Science: Rethinking the LegThank you very much for your time and consideration.itimacy of Knowledge, the Policies and the Future of Science”*, which will take place within the framework of the *European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (Eu-SPRI Forum) Annual Conference 2026*, *“Questioning the Contributions of Science and Innovation to Society”*, held from *10 to 12 June 2026* at the *Universitat Politècnica de València*. I am reaching out to this community because many have made important contributions in this area, and I would encourage you to send a contribution (Deadline 16 of February). Through COST Action PWILL ( www.pwill. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.pwill.net&d=DwMGaQ&…>eu), if selected for the program, we can cover subsistence expenses in Valencia, and travel cost (from Europe). We are also planning to develop a *special issue* based on contributions to the track, which could offer an additional publication opportunity. The track aims to bring together leading scholars and practitioners working in the field, and we see it as a strong space for exchange and networking. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me by email or via *Telegram or WhatsApp* at *+34 648 877 748*. I would appreciate it if you could also help us spread the call for papers (below) among those that might be interested. Last but not least, of course, the plan includes a paella cooked by me for celebrating the NoC connection, and a swim in the Mediterranean Sea under the so unique Valencia lighfull light :-) In hope and solidarity! Mayo Fuster Morell Call for papers - Track *Open, Collaborative and Participatory Science: Rethinking knowledge Legitimacy, Policy and Science futures *(Deadline: 16 February 2026) EU-SPRI Annual Conference 2026 *Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society* 10 - 12 June 2026 Venue: Universitat Politècnica de València Address: Edificio 8E, Acceso J – Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 - n Deadline: 16 February 2026 Below, we provide the call for the specific track on *Open, Collaborative and Participatory Science: Rethinking knowledge Legitimacy, Policy and Science futures* that will be part of the general conference on “European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation” (Eu-SPRI Forum) Annual Conference 2026: *Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society, *10 - 12 June 2026, Universitat Politècnica de València. Abstracts can be submitted through the ConfTool Platform (*See link <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.conftool.com_euspr…>*): https://www.conftool.com/euspri2026/index.php?page=index <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.conftool.com_euspr…> Please submit your extended abstract (1,000–2,500 words) no later than 16 February 2026. Kindly note that this deadline is final and will not be extended. Please be advised that although you can submit more than one abstract, during the conference, authors can only present one paper each. If you require assistance with the submission of your abstract, please do not hesitate to contact us at euspri2026(a)conftool.com Conference website: *https://euspri2026.webs.upv.es/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__euspri2026.webs.upv.es…>* Track Coordinators: Mayo Fuster Morell1,2(mfuster(a)cyber.harvard.edu); Álvaro Fernández-Baldor3(alferma2(a)upv.es); André Sica de Campos4 ( prpf3(a)unicamp.br) Janaina Pamplona da Costa4 (jpcosta(a)unicamp.br) Alejandro Fernández del Río5 (alejandro.fernandez-rio(a)uv.es) Organization(s): 1: Chair, PWILL COST Action – Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab; 2: Faculty Affiliated, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard; 3: INGENIO (CSIC - Universitat Politècnica de València), Spain; 4: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil; 5: Universitat de València, Spain ……………. Track: Open, Collaborative and Participatory Science: Rethinking knowledge Legitimacy, Policy and Science futures Track rationale Since the beginning of the 21st century, knowledge production, science and innovation systems have undergone profound transformations driven by agendas of *openness*, *participation* and *collaboration*. Commons-based peer production, open science, citizen science, co-production, and digital research platforms have been promoted as pathways towards more democratic, transparent, inclusive and impactful knowledge systems. At the same time, these developments have raised critical concerns about power asymmetries, data extractivism, platformisation, corporate capture, epistemic injustice and new forms of enclosure within science. This track theme starts from this debate and with the final optic of rethinking which models for science future. The track aims to connect communities that have worked closely related issues (commons theory and commons-based peer production, open science, citizen science and STI policy studies), and brings together debates that have often evolved in parallel: - research on open science, citizen and participatory science, and collaborative knowledge production in science; - work on commons theory, peer production, platforms and infrastructures beyond and in science; - and science, technology and innovation (STI) policy studies concerned with governance, evaluation, inclusion and legitimacy; as well as, data, knowledge and technological policies in knowledge economy and society. We propose an integrated space to rethink what “open” and “participatory” science mean, for whom they work, and under which socio-economic, political and technological conditions. The track foregrounds questions of power, inequality and governance, examining when openness and participation foster commons, epistemic justice and democratic innovation — and when they instead reproduce extractive, tokenistic or exclusionary dynamics. Key questions The track invites contributions that address, among others, the following questions: - Open and participatory science: what, how, who and for whom?: Under which conditions do openness and participation enable inclusion, empowerment and epistemic justice in science and innovation? - Science as commons, platform or infrastructure: How do different conceptualizations of science shape governance models, ownership, participation and accountability? - Power, inequality and capture: When do open and participatory models counter enclosure and concentration of power, and when do they enable new forms of privatization, data extraction and surveillance? - From contribution to co-production: How can participatory and citizen science move beyond data extraction and tokenism toward genuine co-design, shared decision-making and collective ownership? - Institutional and policy interfaces: How are universities, research organizations, funding agencies and STI policies adapting (or failing to adapt) to collaborative and participatory modes of knowledge production? - Evaluation, legitimacy and impact: How can evaluation frameworks recognize social learning, empowerment, collective outcomes and epistemic diversity within current performance-based systems? - Digitalization, AI and platforms: How do digital platforms, AI and data-intensive research reshape participation, openness and power relations in science? Scope and contributions The track welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological and practice-oriented contributions from STS, innovation studies, policy studies, commons based peer production, platform studies, environmental governance, public health, education and related fields. We particularly encourage: - Analyses of open science, citizen science, co-production and commons-based approaches in different institutional and geographical contexts (Global North and South); - Studies on epistemic justice, indigenous and experiential knowledges, gender intersectional approaches and feminist epistemologies, and the reconfiguration of expertise; - Research on digital platforms, data justice and AI in science, and knowledge and technological policies in knowledge production mediated by technology; - Policy-oriented contributions to governance, funding instruments, indicators and evaluation; - Methodological innovations, including participatory action research, digital tools for engagement, arts-based and creative methods, participatory mapping and storytelling. Proposed structure The track will consist of presentation sessions of papers selected from the general EuSPRI call distributed among the following three streams, introductory keynotes, and a final roundtable debate involving all track contributors. *Stream 1 – Openness, Commons and Platforms in Science: Historical Lessons and Emerging Debates * Insights from commons-based peer production and platform studies, including debates on openness, AI and data-intensive research. *Invited keynote and discussant presentations (planned), followed by open debate.* *Stream 2 – Citizen and Participatory Science: From Contribution to Co-production * Exploring collaborative and citizen-led research as practices of commoning, empowerment and epistemic justice, and critically assessing risks of extractivism and tokenism. *Invited keynote and discussant presentations (planned), followed by open debate.* *Stream 3 – Governance and Policy Interfaces of Open and Participatory Science * Focusing on STI policy, institutional change, evaluation, platformisation, inclusion and legitimacy. *Final Roundtable – Rethinking Science for Democratic and Transformative Innovation Systems* Dialogue between researchers, practitioners and policy actors on future pathways for open, collaborative and participatory science. Outcomes The track aims to strengthen dialogue across diverse research communities and between academia, practice and policy, in order to define common actions and agendas for democratic models for science future. The convenors plan to develop a special issue or edited collection based on selected contributions. Support The track organization is supported by the COST ACTION PWILL Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab, a paneuropean network of 49 countries working on intersectional gender approaches to collaborative digital platforms (*www.pwill.eu <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.pwill.eu&d=DwMGaQ&c…>* ). «·´`·.(*·.¸(`·.¸ ¸.·´)¸.·*).·´`·» «·´¨*·¸¸« Mayo Fuster Morell ».¸.·*¨`·» @Lilaroja «·´`·.(¸.·´(¸.·* *·.¸)`·.¸).·´`·» Fellow. Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Harvard University. Researcher. Institute of Government and Public Policies. Autonomous University of Barcelona. 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