The early registration deadline for the much-anticipated "New Directions in Scholarly Publishing" seminar is fast approaching. If you haven't signed up yet, make sure to do so by September 6, 2024, to secure your spot and take advantage of early registration discounts.
Scheduled for October, this seminar promises to be a key event for professionals in the scholarly publishing community, offering a blend of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the latest industry developments. Here's why you should register:
Keynote Speaker Announcement: Michele Avissar-Whiting, Director of Open Science Strategy at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), will deliver the keynote address. With her extensive experience at Brown University and HHMI, Avissar-Whiting is set to offer a compelling exploration of the seminar’s theme, “From Trends to Tactics: Shaping Scholarly Publishing’s Near Future.”
Interactive Reverse Roundtables: Back by popular demand, the seminar will feature reverse roundtables where presenters and organizers rotate through discussions with both onsite and virtual attendees. These conversations will cover the conference’s three main themes: organizational transformation, the evolving research landscape, and workforce development in scholarly publishing.
Engaging Panels and Sessions: Attendees will hear from a panel of researchers discussing critical topics, including journal selection, the role of artificial intelligence in academia, and the influence of funding mandates on publishing decisions. Additionally, the seminar will feature sessions on AI, the rise of Publishing-as-a-Service, and the dynamics of consolidation, competition, and cooperation in the industry.
Networking and Special Opportunities: Networking is a hallmark of this event, providing attendees with the chance to build valuable relationships within the scholarly publishing community. In-person participants will also have the exclusive opportunity to join a private tour of the Library of Congress’s Rare Book and Special Collections Room, limited to just 20 attendees.
Seminar Overview: The seminar will span one and a half days, featuring nine sessions that bring together a diverse group of publishing professionals, researchers, and service providers. Topics include:
• New Paradigms in the Shift to Publishing-as-a-Service
• Consolidation, Competition, and Cooperation
• AI’s Impact on Scholarly Publishing
• Changing Research Landscapes
• Adapting Your Workforce
The Publishing Experience from Researchers’ Perspective
Registration Details: Early registration discounts are available until September 6, 2024. Virtual attendees can also benefit from bulk registration discounts. All registered participants will have access to session recordings for 90 days after the seminar concludes.
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