Open Science envisions a world where research and data
move freely across borders — yet today’s volatile geopolitical climate and
digital vulnerabilities demand a new awareness of Knowledge Security. This
emerging concept raises complex questions about how to share openly while
protecting sensitive information, intellectual property, and national
interests.
Swiss institutions are only beginning to engage with
developments that have been underway in Europe and the United States for
several years. As regulatory and cultural change takes time, the challenge is
to remain adaptable in a fast-evolving environment where policies risk becoming
outdated almost as soon as they are written.
Guided by three questions — What is Knowledge
Security and why is it relevant? Is there tension with Open Science? How can we
balance both? — this session explores how research can stay as open as
possible, yet as secure as necessary.