Lightning talks

A series of short reflections and case studies from international participants.

• Developing a business model for the Phaidra open source repository, Raman Ganguly, University of Vienna
• Sustaining the FAIMS field notebook system, Adela Sobotkova, Aarhus University
• RedBOX RDM system and its support model, and issues with the Arkisto software platform, Peter Sefton, University of Technology Sydney
• Sustaining a repository platform via a membership model, Tracey Teal, Dryad
• The InvenioRDM collaboration, Kristi Holmes, Northwestern uni

If you would like to volunteer a presentation or written case study, please contact the organisers

Interactive workshop

Discussion session to reflect on different Open Source options e.g. self-host, pay for service to be run, subscription models etc. The session will gather lessons and case studies on implementing Open Source Software and demonstrating value and impact. In particular we will explore how to develop sustainable business models. 

Planned output: 

• Practical lessons and advice on developing business models for Open Source

Brainstorming googledoc

Interactive session with inputs from all

Wrap up & next steps

Reflections on how work should progress and opportunities to further develop guidance resources