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!!The Future of Research: Assessing the Impact of __Plan S__

__The bold ambition behind Plan S is to ensure that full open access to published research finally becomes a reality.  Yet, what does it mean for the future of research?  Join us for this international event at KU Leuven on 6th November 2019, where our distinguished panels of experts will debate the prospects for researchers, universities, learned societies and academies.__
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The conference is free and open to all, and includes a welcome reception at the historic University Library on the evening before the conference.
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This event is a collaboration between the Academia Europaea [Cardiff Knowledge Hub|http://aecardiffknowledgehub.wales], the [Young Academy of Europe|http://yacadeuro.org], [KU Leuven Libraries|https://bib.kuleuven.be/english] and [Cardiff University|https://www.cardiff.ac.uk]. Further details and registration information may be found on [Eventbrite|https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-research-assessing-the-impact-of-plan-s-tickets-60744650886].
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The event is generously supported by the __Academia Europaea 2019 Hubert Curien Initiative Fund__. 
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!!About this Event

__The bold ambition behind Plan S is to ensure that full open access to published research finally becomes a reality. Yet, what does it mean for the future of research?__
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Join us for this international event at KU Leuven, where our distinguished panels of experts will debate the prospects for researchers, universities, learned societies and academies.
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The conference is free and open to all, and includes a welcome reception at the historic University Library on the evening before the conference.
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This event is generously supported by the __Academia Europaea 2019 Hubert Curien Initiative Fund__.
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__Details are as follows:__
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*Time and date: 08.30-16.45, Wednesday 6th November 2019
*Venue: The Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe, Janseniusstraat 1, 3000 Leuven
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__Confirmed speakers include:__
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*President of Academia Europaea, [Professor Sierd Cloetingh|Member/Cloetingh_Sierd]
*Head of Open Research Policy &amp; Partnerships at Cambridge University Press, Matthew Day
*Eurodoc representative and contact for Plan S, Véronique De Herde
*Pro-Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University, Professor Nora de Leeuw
*ALLEA Board member, Past President Royal Irish Academy and Emeritus Professor Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, [Professor Luke Drury|Member/Drury_Luke_O'Connor]
*Chair of the Marie Curie Alumni Association and Computer Scientist in Neurobiology at the University of Vienna, Dr Matthew DiFranco
*Chair of SPARC Europe Board, Dr Ignasi Labastida i Juan
*Vice-Rector Research Policy KU Leuven, Professor Reine Meylaerts
*Researcher at Leiden University and Plan S Ambassador, Gareth O’Neill
*Vice-President of Academia Europaea, [Professor Ole Petersen|Member/Petersen_Ole]
*Open Access Champion, cOAlition S, Professor Johan Rooryck
*President of Science Europe, Dr Marc Schiltz
*Rector KU Leuven, Professor Luc Sels
*Chief Executive of the Association of Learned and Professional Society (ALPSP), Wayne Sime
*Chair of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE), Dr Mangala Srinivas
*Vice-Chair of YAE, Professor Toma Susi
*Director KU Leuven Libraries, Hilde van Kiel
*Associate Publisher, F1000, Hannah Wilson
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This event will be chaired by Professor Theo D’Haen of KU Leuven, Editor-in-Chief of the European Review.
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__Reception details are as follows:__
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*Time and date: 17.00-19.00 Tuesday 5th November 2019
*Venue: University Library, Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein 21, 3000 Leuven
*Your ticket includes entry to this reception as well as the conference on 6th. 
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__Please note:__
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There will be canapes at the reception on Tuesday 5th November and a free lunch on Wednesday 6th November. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact Demmy Verbeke ([demmy.verbeke@kuleuven.be|mailto:demmy.verbeke@kuleuven.be]

!Location

KU Leuven\\
Justus Lipsiszaal\\
Blijde-Inkomststraat 21\\
3000 Leuven\\
Belgium
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