The Cost of Knowledge - Open Access Week 2026 Theme

“We create and share knowledge in order to advance human understanding and the common good. We recognize that accessing and sharing knowledge is a human right. Yet, the costs to access and share knowledge continue to increase, often dramatically. Why? Who benefits?”

This year’s International Open Access Week theme delves into the costs associated with commercialized knowledge. Open Access Week is 19-25 October 2026.