Announcing the Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 in Barcelona
We hope you will join us from 26–27 October at the historic University of Barcelona as we translate evidence-based research into actionable policy.
Open Data Day essay #3: ‘Datagraver’
The best way to promote a more transparent government is by showing the value and importance of the data that is already open and available.
‘The Future of Open Data’: Video Documentation
Relive the online conference that brought the open data community together for a celebration of two decades of CKAN and to discuss the role of open data and data infrastructures today.
Shaping a Shared Research Agenda for Open Technology Research
Open Technology Research (OTR) is entering one of its most important phases: shaping a shared research agenda that will guide our collective work over the next two years and beyond.
Open Technology Research Officially Launches to Strengthen Global Research Community
OpenForum Europe (OFE), the Open Source Initiative (OSI), and the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) today announced the official launch of Open Technology Research (OTR) — a strategic partnership designed to…
Frictionless Data Community Call January 2026
At our last call we discussed the evolution of the Frictionless Data standards, ongoing software development, and real-world adoption across research domains.
Open Knowledge Foundation and datHere Announce New Partnership to Strengthen Open, FAIR, AI-Ready Data Infrastructure Powered by CKAN
The Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) and datHere have established a new partnership to advance open standards and AI-ready data infrastructure tooling, standards and practices. The collaboration aims to help develop…
Open Data Editor in Action: Advancing Data Quality in Academic Library Services in India
The Central Library of IIT Delhi used ODE to help identify errors in large spreadsheets and educate colleagues on key aspects of data quality
Frictionless Data Community Call November 2025
At our last call we discussed the Zenodo Integration of the Data Package and an Action Plan for the community reactivation in 2026.
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[VIDEO] Meet Open Knowledge’s Digital Public Goods
OKFN is the proud creator and one of the maintainers of two officially recognised digital public goods (DPGs): CKAN and Open Data Editor (ODE).