The scholarly publishing industry is navigating profound upheaval, shaped by funding cuts, shrinking library budgets, distrust in institutions, rapid growth in submissions, the impact of AI on content creation, and ongoing strains on the peer review process. Against this backdrop, the SSP 48th Annual Meeting, held in Chula Vista, CA, May 27–29, 2026, invites the community to explore how to adapt and innovate while staying true to the mission of integrity at the heart of scholarly communication. Through sessions examining practical effects on content creation, workflows, business models, and relationships with authors, editors, and reviewers, the meeting will provide strategies to face uncertainty while reaffirming the essential role of publishing in advancing knowledge. This gathering offers a vital forum for collaboration, resilience, and shared commitment to trusted scholarship.
Event Date: May 27 – 29, 2026
Event Location: Chula Vista, CA, USA
Event Website: https://customer.sspnet.org/SSP/ssp/AM26/Home.aspx?hkey=b7d3768b-5e47-4ce5-a02e-c0b36787c109
