Mark your calendars for May 29–31 and secure your spot at the Society for Scholarly Publishing's (SSP) 46th Annual Meeting in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. Early bird rates are available until April 19, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with industry experts and colleagues while benefiting from discounted registration fees.
The Annual Meeting Preliminary Program is now available for download, offering a sneak peek into three days of multidisciplinary education and networking opportunities. Attendees can expect:
• Thirty educational sessions led by top industry experts
• Four plenary sessions covering pressing issues in scholarly publishing
• The SSP Previews session featuring lightning-round presentations of new technologies and products
• Industry breakout sessions providing additional learning and networking opportunities
• Poster sessions highlighting case studies and best practices in publishing
As the scholarly publishing landscape undergoes rapid evolution, characterized by a surge in open access, advancements in artificial intelligence, and a growing emphasis on equity and inclusion, the SSP Annual Meeting serves as a crucial platform for addressing these challenges and opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, including society and commercial publishers, research institutions, university presses, libraries, and service providers.
Keynote Speaker Deborah Blum, Director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT and Pulitzer-Prize winning science journalist, will kick off the event with insights into the future of science journalism and communication.
Featured Plenaries will include a moderated discussion on the rise of artificial intelligence in publishing, exploring the evolving role of humans in a tech-driven future, as well as an Oxford-style debate on the success of the Open Access movement.
In addition to educational sessions, attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, evening receptions, facilitated discussions, and visits to the Exhibitors Marketplace, where exhibitors will showcase new ideas, products, services, and technology.
Early bird rates are available until April 19, 2024. SSP members enjoy additional savings on registration fees. Visit the SSP website to register and secure your spot today.
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