Shaping the future of open publishing together.
OA Forward brings together libraries, consortia, research organizations, funders and scholarly communities to share evidence, develop practical approaches and strengthen collective influence for a more open, equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing system.
Shift investment toward open publishing
OA Forward helps institutions move beyond subscription paywalls by aligning priorities, sharing negotiating experience, and developing collective approaches to open publishing.
Strengthen transparency and accountability
We help shape scholarly communication systems that expand access while promoting transparency, trust, fairness, and long-term sustainability.
Build collective capacity to shape change
Through shared frameworks, tools, data, and dialogue, we turn collective knowledge into practical guidance and informed decisions.
Turn knowledge into strategic action
We bring decision-makers together to exchange experience, coordinate approaches, and align efforts around shared priorities.
Explore key documents and resources
Explore our foundational Expression of Interest, the Registry of open publishing agreements, open publishing workflow recommendations, and other community-developed guidance, data, and tools for shaping effective open publishing strategies.
Join a working group
Join focused, time-bound groups that bring community expertise together to address emerging priorities—from mapping financial flows to advancing open metadata—and produce practical outputs such as guidance, frameworks, and shared insights.
Latest news and publications
Moving open access forward: The next chapter
Events and activities
Join focus sessions on emerging topics in open access, workshops, and other opportunities to exchange experience and ideas with the OA Forward community. Explore recordings, presentations, statements, and other outcomes from past events and Berlin Open Access Conferences.
