Photo: Pim Rusch

Visitors shared their reflections on the festival’s impact and their personal takeaways. Their insights reveal the importance of connecting diverse perspectives to drive forward the principles of Open Science and collaboration.

Stefano Moia, Post-doc researcher at UM, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN):

“It was great to meet the Open Science Community and learn about new projects across the board!”

Guangzhi Tang, assistant professor in edge computing at UM in the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS), hosted a session on ‘Open Neuromorphic Computing’:  

“I had a great day at the Open Science Festival discussing the integration of Open Science principles in AI and neuromorphic research. The Open Neuromorphic Computing session I organised was a great success. The session kicked off with an interesting introduction to neuromorphic computing and was followed by an interactive panel discussion. Together with presenters, panellists, and participants from universities and industries, we tackled challenging issues including balancing open science and industry IP and fostering an open hardware ecosystem for AI chip designs. The session was enriched by thoughtful questions and contributions from participants representing different roles, including policymakers, data stewards, industry veterans, and academics, transforming our session into a collaborative dialogue with the broader open science community. This is just the beginning of an ongoing conversation aimed at advancing these critical fields. Looking forward to continuing these discussions and developing actionable solutions together!” 

The event’s aftermovie below offers a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere and the diverse perspectives shared throughout the day.