<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12pt">Be part of the global conversation shaping the future of open access!</span></div><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">OASPA’s annual conference is the only event that brings together the whole of the open access community, accelerating connection, discovery and new thinking.</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">Join us at <b>OASPA2025</b>, September 22-24 at the Irish College Leuven, Belgium. This year, we tackle the big question: What will it take to reach 100% open access?<br><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">Hear from leading voices across the sector—</span><a href="https://www.oaspa.org/events/oaspa-2025-conference-programme/" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-family:Helvetica" target="_blank">our programme</a><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"> is growing, with new speakers and session topics added regularly.</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">Why attend?</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">✔ Engage with a global network of experts</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">✔ Explore bold ideas in open access</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">✔ Network at included receptions and lunches</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oaspa/1602818" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-family:Helvetica" target="_blank">Register now</a><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"> to secure your early bird rate before June 3</span><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12pt">0.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">Interested in sponsorship? Explore remaining </span><a href="https://www.oaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Sponsorship-Options-V3-April-29.pdf" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-family:Helvetica" target="_blank">opportunities here</a><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"> and help us build an inclusive, impactful event. Join our sponsor list soon for maximum exposure in the conference lead up. We are extremely grateful to our sponsors.</span><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><br style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">We look forward to welcoming you in Leuven!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">Best wishes,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica">Bernie</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p></div><b><font color="#666666"><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline">Bernie Folan</font></b><div><font color="#666666">Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA<br></font></div><div><font color="#666666">OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association</font></div><div><font color="#666666"><a href="mailto:bernie.folan@oaspa.org" target="_blank">bernie.folan@oaspa.org</a><br>_____________________________________________________________<br></font><div><div><font color="#0b5394"><br></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394">Support our work - Become an OASPA <a href="https://www.oaspa.org/membership/support-us/" target="_blank">Supporter</a><br></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394">Stay up to date -  <a href="http://eepurl.com/bYkP8r" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for OASPA news by email <br>Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/oaspa/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>  / <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/oaspa.bsky.social" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></font></div></div></div></div>
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