THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN SCIENCE: A TREND ANALYSIS

Abstract

International conferences play a pivotal role in advancing open science, serving as platforms for experience exchange, the development of global strategies, and the promotion of principles of openness, accessibility, and efficiency in scientific research. This article examines the impact of key events such as the World Congress on Open Science, EOSC Symposium,
and Research Data Alliance (RDA) Plenary, among others, on the development of open access policies, the establishment of standards, and the strengthening of international cooperation. Special attention is given to the role of such conferences in the context of developing countries and post-conflict regions like Ukraine. It is noted that the effectiveness of conferences is determined not only by the number of resulting publications but also by their citation rates, the quality of the outcomes, and the practical implementation of discussed ideas. Factors influencing the actual and declarative outcomes of these events are outlined, including institutional support, funding mechanisms, and the level of engagement of the scientific community. The
article concludes by emphasizing the importance of systematically evaluating conference outcomes to ensure the sustainable development of open science.