Redefining Research: Ijad Madisch on Open Science and Collaboration

Join Ijad Madisch, CEO of ResearchGate, as he delves into the creation of the platform, the transformative benefits of Open Science, and the power of networking with peers. He will also discuss building a resilient business model with scientific publishers after legal challenges.

Speakers:

Ijad Madisch

ResearchGate

Ijad Madisch

Dr. Ijad Madisch is the co-founder and CEO of ResearchGate, a professional network that connects the world of science. Frustrated by his own experiences as an isolated researcher, Ijad founded ResearchGate in 2008 with two friends. Since then, ResearchGate has grown to include more than 26 million scientists worldwide, becoming the largest network of its kind. Madisch’s network has secured over $100 million in funding from renowned investors such as Benchmark Capital, Founders Fund, and Bill Gates.

Niko Woischnik

TOA

Niko Woischnik

Niko is the Founder & CEO of TOA, Europe’s leading Frontier Tech Festival. More than 100,000 people have attended TOA events in IRL. He is also the co-founder of Ahoy! Berlin and Openers. Before becoming a founder Niko worked as a Business Development Manager EMEA at Amazon Web Services and in educational publishing.