The 14th annual GW Ethics in Publishing Conference is scheduled to take place on October 10, 2024, with a hybrid format combining in-person sessions at George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus and virtual presentations. A fully virtual session will also be held on October 11, 2024. The conference, organized by the George Washington University Graduate Program in Publishing, promises to be a dynamic forum for discussing pressing ethical issues in the publishing industry.
This year’s conference will gather students, professionals, and academics from various sectors, including trade, academic, and scholarly publishing, as well as library and information sciences and scholarly communications. The event will cover a broad spectrum of topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), multilingual publishing, workplace equity, open access (OA), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, accessibility, peer review, and publishing strategies.
The in-person sessions on October 10 will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET at the City View Room on the GW campus, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and in-depth discussions. The virtual-only sessions on October 11 will run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm ET, making the conference accessible to a global audience.
One of the unique aspects of the GW Ethics in Publishing Conference is that registration is entirely free, making it accessible to a wide range of participants. Whether attending in person or virtually, those interested are encouraged to RSVP to secure their spot.
The conference is sponsored by several prominent organizations within the publishing industry, including the Association of American Publishers (AAP), Association of University Presses (AUPresses), Book Industry Study Group (BISG), Council of Science Editors (CSE), International Society of Managing and Technical Editors (ISMTE), and the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP). Their support underscores the importance of ethics in publishing and their commitment to fostering meaningful discussions on these critical issues.
For those interested in exploring the latest ethical challenges and innovations in the publishing industry, the 14th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from and engage with leaders in the field. Participants can look forward to a thought-provoking agenda and the chance to contribute to discussions that will shape the future of ethical publishing practices.
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