The 2026 seminar New Directions in Scholarly Publishing will take place on September 15, focusing on the theme - What Is a Journal in 2030? Co‑Creating the Near‑Term Future in Scholarly Publishing. The event will invite participants to engage in forward‑looking discussions about how journals should evolve over the next decade. Topics will include translating core principles into policy and advocacy, examining the role of editorial judgment in the age of artificial intelligence, and considering the structures, standards, and values that will shape the future of scholarship. The seminar aims to encourage collaboration among stakeholders to reimagine the journal as both a concept and a practice, addressing opportunities and challenges in scholarly communication.
Event Date: September 15, 2026
Event Location: Cambridge, MA, USA and Online
Event Website: https://customer.sspnet.org/ssp/EventDisplayNPGF.aspx?EventKey=SEM260915
