IntechOpen and Zendy have announced their joint webinar titled, “Emerging Technologies - Partnering for Accessibility, Discoverability and a Sustainable Future.” This collaborative event underscores the shared commitment of both organizations to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote open knowledge sharing for societal progress.
Scheduled for November 21 at 3 pm GMT (UK time), the webinar aims to showcase technologies that can bolster the Open Access model in developing countries, providing them with the advantages of free and unrestricted access to knowledge. The event will explore various platforms and their potential to expedite the discovery of knowledge in these regions and beyond.
To register for the webinar, please visit this link.
Key highlights of the webinar include presentations by distinguished speakers: Dr. Jo Havemann: Co-founder of AfricArXiv, Dr. Havemann will shed light on how Open Access supports endeavors to enhance the discoverability of research from and about Africa; Prof. Tatiana Morosuk: Editorial Board Member of IntechOpen's ACRT Journal and sustainable energy research author, Prof. Morosuk will focus on Open Access publishing in emerging green energy technologies and its contribution to a greener and sustainable future; and Sara Crowley Vigneau: Partnerships Manager at Zendy, who will explore how collaboration among key stakeholders in Open Access - researchers, publishers, and libraries - can support the dissemination of content in underserved communities. Additionally, she will delve into how AI-powered technologies can facilitate more equitable access.
The discussions will be moderated and led by Viktorija Žgela, Head of Editorial Development at IntechOpen.
At the core of this webinar is a mission rooted in collaboration. The partnership between IntechOpen and Zendy seeks to broaden the impact of Open Access research, with Zendy focusing on improving discoverability in underserved regions. This collaboration aligns with the goals of the SDG Publishers Compact, with both organizations dedicated to sustainable knowledge access. Together, they aim to expand the reach of open access content, enhancing scholarly accessibility where it is needed most. This collaboration reflects the essence of SDG 17, 'Partnerships for the Goals,' as they contribute to the global pursuit of SDGs.
To secure a spot for this insightful event, please reserve your spot here.
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