Expression of Interest *Closed* for the Upcoming CoARA Conference on 7-8 September 2026 in Paris, France

We are pleased to announce the upcoming, hybrid CoARA Conference that will take place on 7-8 September 2026 in Paris, France at the CNRS Auditorium (3 rue Michel-Ange 75016). Under the theme, “Shaping CoARA’s Future: Strengthened Communities Driving Systemic Change in Research Assessment,” the conference will bring together core members of the coalition and community leaders across the wider research ecosystem to showcase emerging practices shaping a fairer, more inclusive research culture and to collectively shape a shared vision for a future that drive systemic change.

Co-hosted by CNRS, ESF, Science Europe, and ALLEA, as part of the Horizon Europe CoARA Boost project, the conference will spotlight actionable outputs, project outcomes, and lessons learned from CoARA’s key communities, including Working Groups, Cascade Funding beneficiaries, and National Chapters, alongside other key contributors to the wider research assessment reform movement. As reform efforts mature across different institutional and national contexts, there is growing demand for practical support, stronger monitoring and evaluating mechanisms, and enhanced alignment with global partner initiatives. The conference will create a platform to explore how CoARA can strengthen its support structures for implementation, build on insights and enhance coordination across the community, and collectively shape a shared vision for a future that drives systemic change.

Practical Information:

• Shaping CoARA’s Future: Strengthened Communities Driving Systemic Change in Research Assessment
• Paris, France at the CNRS Auditorium (3 rue Michel-Ange 75016)
• 1.5-day hybrid conference
  • Day 1: half-day programme with registration to begin at 12h30 CEST
    • Afternoon programme to be followed by a welcome reception
  • Day 2: full-day programme from 9h-17h CEST

The deadline to submit the expression of interest was 3 July 2026. The Expression of Interest is now closed. Registration confirmations for in-person participation will be sent by email at the end of July. Kindly note that all those who filled out the Expression of Interest who are not able to attend in-person will be invited to join online via livestream. An online-only registration will also open shortly.

We look forward to seeing all of you in September!