We invite you to learn about DataCite’s strategic initiatives and how we are driving them forward in collaboration with community stakeholders. With a commitment to our mission and vision, and together with our community, we are making important steps toward realizing Open Science. Discover the latest advancements of the Make Data Count initiative, and how it seeks to leverage the benefits of data citations to advance evaluation and reward of data reuse. Moreover, find out about the background and progress of our Global Access Program (GAP) and the Global Access Fund (GAF), which aims to foster worldwide equitable access to DataCite infrastructures. After hearing about these two DataCite strategic initiatives, join the discussion by participating in a Q&A session! Speakers: 00:00 Welcome and introduction – Paul Vierkant (Outreach Manager, DataCite) 00:48 Make Data Count – Iratxe Puebla (Make Data Count Director, DataCite), 20:40 DataCite Global Access Program: Progress to date – Gabi Mejias (Community & Program Manager, DataCite), 36:15 Q&A