Investing in the future of open infrastructure

Kaitlin Thaney, Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI), discusses the challenges and strategies involved in fostering community-centered open infrastructure, emphasising the importance of sustainable, accessible, and open systems to advance research and knowledge sharing. Kaitlin outlines the work of IOI, focusing on their research-driven approach, the development of a catalogue of open infrastructure services, and efforts to increase investment and support for these services. She highlights the challenges faced in funding, adoption, and implementation of open infrastructure, whilst emphasising the need for diverse funding sources and community-driven governance.