Panel Discussion: Open Science as a Catalyst for Inclusive Innovation in Computing

Chairs: Lenuța Alboaie & Timothy M. Pinkston
Day 2 – 18 September 2025, 14:45 – 15:30

This panel will explore the transformative potential of Open Science in driving accessibility, inclusivity, collaboration, and ethical responsibility in innovation within computing. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and open access (OA), the discussion will bring together diverse perspectives from research, education, and industry.

Structure:

• Introduction to Open Science – Timothy M. Pinkston
• Panel discussion and Q&A

Panelists:

• Adriana Wilde – Lecturer in Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton and Co-Director of the Centre for Health Technologies;
• Antinisca di Marco – Associate Professor, Department of Information Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics, Università degli Studi dell’Aquila;
• Laura Kovacs – Professor, Faculty of Informatics, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien);
• Letizia Jaccheri – Professor, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering,  Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Guiding themes:

• What openness means in different fields of computing
• How collaboration and transparency accelerate innovation
• The role of Open Science in ensuring responsible and inclusive technological progress
• Advice for young researchers and the future role of women in advancing Open Science by 2030