Events and training: knowledge transfer and open science in economic research
The ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics supports economic research in Germany with services that strengthen knowledge transfer and promote open exchange. Our events and training courses bring researchers together, impart practical knowledge in the context of reproducible science, and create platforms for dialogue and collaboration – both in the field of open science and beyond.
![[Translate to Englisch:] EconData Workshop Kiel October 14-15, 2025](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_econdata_workshop_kiel_884441a051.png)
EconData Workshop ZBW Kiel
14.-15.10.2025 All day
Struggling to turn data into valuable insights? Wondering where to find the right research data for your topic? Finding it tough to choose the right algorithms and methods? Explore methods, tools, and approaches together – this is your chance to experiment, learn, and build from real-life problems.
![[Translate to Englisch:] Leibniz Open Science Day](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_2024-leibniz-open-science-day-84_7a05dd0eff.jpg)
Leibniz Open Science Day 2025: Better Science for Better Policies
27.10.2025 All day
With the growing importance of the social sciences in addressing societal challenges, the significance of a meta-scientific perspective is also increasingly on the rise. We need a deeper understanding of how evidence is generated and communicated to society and policymakers.

ZBW Coffee Lectures on Open Science Education: "Building the Future of Open Inclusive, Rigorous, and Open Research with FORRT" (Speaker: Flavio Azevedo, FORRT)
09.12.2025 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
The Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training (FORRT) is a global grassroots initiative fostering inclusive, ethical, and rigorous research education. Our talk will showcase FORRT’s diverse initiatives.
A complete list of all ZBW events in chronological order can be found below. Video recordings of selected events are available on our YouTube channel.