The early bird registration deadline for the highly anticipated NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online conference is fast approaching! Interested participants are encouraged to sign up by Friday, August 9, to secure the best rates for this dynamic virtual event, scheduled for September 17-18. The conference aims to foster collaboration and inspire innovation within the information community.
Here’s why you should attend NISO Plus Global/Online:
• Tackling Big Issues in Scholarly Communications: The conference will address significant challenges and developments in scholarly communications, including AI and emerging technologies, open research (such as open access and open data), persistent identifiers (PIDs) and metadata, research integrity, and accessibility. Additionally, attendees can expect updates on NISO standards projects and a new introduction to the standards process for 2024.
• Diverse Voices and Perspectives: Attendees will benefit from a wide array of voices and perspectives. Previous participants have praised the conference for its diversity in attendance and the breadth of topics covered. This year’s speakers represent libraries, publishers, service and scholarly infrastructure providers, government agencies, and more. The virtual format allows for broader participation from countries worldwide, including the Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates.
• Community-Driven Solutions: NISO Plus events are known for facilitating important conversations that lead to actionable solutions. Each interactive session includes presentations followed by group discussions aimed at identifying potential solutions to the challenges presented. Notably, the recently published CREC Recommended Practice emerged from discussions at NISO Plus 2021.
Tickets start at just $49 for students, unemployed attendees, retirees, and those residing in low- and middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank. Group discounts are available for parties of five or more.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a vibrant conversation and collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. For the latest information on sessions and speakers, visit the NISO Plus 2024 program page. Remember to register by August 9 to take advantage of early bird rates!
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