On 21 October 2026, the European Documentation Centre of the University of Florence, together with the European Documentation Centre of the University of Cagliari, is organising the conference "The Cost of Knowledge: Open Access, Democracy and the Future of Europe”, dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of Open Science in the European context.
The event will take place simultaneously in the Sala Rossa at Villa Ruspoli in Florence and the Aula Magna of the Rectorate of the University of Cagliari, with a live stream also available on Teams.
Through contributions from academics, information professionals, institutional representatives and young researchers, the conference will provide an opportunity to explore key issues for the future of Europe, such as the democratisation of knowledge and the role of universities in building more transparent, inclusive and collaborative research ecosystems.
Places for in-person attendance are limited. To register, please complete the relevant form by 12.00 on Monday 19 October at the latest.