FORCE11

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

FORCE11 provides a community-driven platform to advance research communications and e-Scholarship through conferences, groups, and member initiatives.

Target Customer

Researchers, scholars, librarians, publishers, developers/technologists, funders, policymakers, and other professionals involved in scholarly communication worldwide.

Key Differentiator

Community-run nonprofit with a broad, cross-disciplinary, global network; explicit emphasis on inclusive, harassment-free participation; multiple engagement channels (conferences, groups, institutes, committees, and open initiatives) and the first Southeast Asia FORCE11 conference (FORCE2026).

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly specified; value is described as immediate upon joining and participating in groups/events. Notable upcoming event: FORCE2026 Conference (June 3–5, 2026) in Singapore.

Pain Points

1Fragmented or fragmented-leaning scholarly communications across disciplines and geographies
2Need for a collaborative, cross-disciplinary space for networking and learning
3Need for inclusive, safe environments for participation in scholarly discourse

Key Features

1Conferences and events (e.g., FORCE2026 in Singapore; FORCE2024, FORCE2023, etc.)
2Membership and community groups with active and archived groups
3Committees and active governance (Active Committees, FORCE11 Board of Directors, Code of Conduct Committee)
4FORCE Institutes (FSCI) and various past institutes
5Preprint/peer-review collaboration club initiatives (e.g., PREreview Club discussions)
6Open policies and governance information (Code of Conduct, Terms, Privacy, Open Licensing)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Board of Directors
2Code of Conduct Committee Member
3Event organizers (implicit in conference and group activities)

Client Results

1Networking opportunities across a global community
2Collaborative opportunities and dissemination of new ideas
3Learning and professional development in open research and scholarly communication
4Advancement of research and scholarship through community-driven initiatives

Competitive Advantages

1Community-run, nonprofit governance with a global, diverse member base
2Cross-disciplinary focus spanning researchers, publishers, librarians, technologists, funders, and policymakers
3Clear emphasis on inclusive, harassment-free participation via Code of Conduct and community standards
4Multiple engagement pathways (membership, groups, conferences, institutes, and clubs)
5Early adoption in diverse regions (e.g., first Southeast Asia FORCE11 conference)

Key Benefits

1Global networking and collaboration opportunities

2Access to diverse open scholarship initiatives and conferences

3Supportive, inclusive community culture with a formal Code of Conduct

4Structured programs (conferences, institutes, groups) to advance scholarly communication

Additional Product Information

Product Description

FORCE11 is a community-run membership organization focused on advancing research and scholarship. Its events are community-organized and intended for networking, collaboration, dissemination of new ideas, and learning.

Target Market

Researchers, scholars, librarians, publishers, developers/technologists, funders, policymakers, and other professionals involved in scholarly communication worldwide.

Unique Value Proposition

A global, inclusive, community-driven platform for advancing open research communications and e-scholarship, offering conferences, groups, institutes, and governance that collectively facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across boundaries.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content.

Pricing Model

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