The Open Models Laboratory (OMiLAB) Non-Profit Organization (NPO) is dedicated to fostering a global community focused on conceptual modeling. By providing open artifacts and resources, OMiLAB empowers individuals and organizations to engage in model-driven innovation, facilitating the transformation of business and societal processes. Through its initiatives, the organization promotes the development and application of modeling methods that address complex challenges across various domains.

Central to OMiLAB’s mission is the establishment of a collaborative research and exploration space known as the OMiLAB Digital Innovation Environment. This environment enables stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to conceptualize, create, and experiment with digital business models and ecosystems. By offering open-source software, infrastructure, and services, OMiLAB supports the development of domain-specific modeling tools and methods, fostering innovation and facilitating digital transformation efforts.

OMiLAB’s impact is amplified through its extensive global network of nodes, each serving as a hub for collaboration and knowledge exchange. These nodes, hosted by academic institutions, research centers, and industry partners, provide physical and virtual spaces equipped with tools to explore method creation, design, and deployment of modeling tools. This interconnected network not only enhances the accessibility of resources but also cultivates a vibrant community of practice, driving forward the field of conceptual modeling and its real-world applications.