Open Knowledge Finland

okf.fi

Transparency and Anti-Corruption Organizations Finland

Description

Open Knowledge Finland (OKFI) promotes the opening and use of open knowledge. It works to advance the development of an open society in Finland. It is a registered not for profit association, founded in 2012. It forms part of the wider international Open Knowledge network.

Its membership includes individuals, companies and other organizations active in the Finnish field of open access to knowledge. Beyond its formal membership, OKFI also functions as a broad network of people and projects related to open knowledge. Taking part in its activities does not require joining the association itself. People can get involved directly with ongoing projects.

The organization is a registered association in Finland, based in Helsinki. It is led by an executive director and a chair. OKFI’s work sits within the broader open knowledge movement, connecting people and organizations who want to open up data, information and knowledge for public benefit in Finland.

Latest news

  • Is the sauna still hot?

    Oulu Löyly Think & Do Fest was organized at the Central Library Saari in Oulu 8–10 June, 2026. It brought together an international mix of open culture advocates, cultural heritage practitioners, researchers and policy makers in Oulu during the near-midnight sun of the Nordic summer. Together we...

    28 Jun 2026

  • OK North launches with a regional dialogue

    Open Knowledge Finland launches a new networking initiative together with its partners in the Nordic and Baltic countries. OK North is a collaboration between OKFI and Open Knowledge Network chapters in Sweden and Estonia, Creative Commons Sweden and Norway, and OpenDenmark. Network meeting and...

    27 May 2026

  • Invitation to the OKFI 2026 Spring General Meeting

    Open Knowledge Finland ry Spring General Meeting is rescheduled to Wednesday 25 May at 2–4.30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Urban3 space of the Maria01 startup campus (Lapinlahdenkatu 16, Helsinki, building 3, 1st floor). You can find your way to the destination with the Journey...

    10 May 2026

  • Open Knowledge Network’s joint response to the European Commission Call for Evidence on “The European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy”

    Submitted by: Open Knowledge Sweden, Open Knowledge Foundation, Open Knowledge Finland, Open Knowledge Estonia Date of submission: 2026-02-03 This is a position paper / submission responding to the European Commission’s 2026 public consultation / call for evidence on the European Union Strategy...

    5 Feb 2026

  • OKFI Autumn General Meeting 2025

    Welcome to OKFI Autumn General Meeting, the AvoinGLAM Annual Meeting, and OKFI Winter Festival! Finnish version Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: Location: Urban3, Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gzQB2KFN4YVDCQq8 Google Meet online meeting...

    18 Nov 2025

  • OKFI Winter Festival is here again!

    Welcome to OKFI Winter Festival! ⋆❅*𖢔𐂂꙳ It’s that time of year again! ꙳⋆❅ OKFI Winter Festival welcomes you to join the party! Accessible, trusted knowledge is more important than ever, even while the buzz is all about oversharing. Come to make sense with us of what’s truly relevant and enjoy...

    18 Nov 2025

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