The countdown to NISO Plus 2024 in Baltimore is on, and now is the time to secure your spot at this must-attend conference! Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, participate in expert panel discussions, and shape the future of NISO projects.
Entering its fifth year, the NISO Plus Conference returns to an in-person format for the first time since 2020. Organized by a planning committee comprised of information professionals from around the globe, this year's event promises a dynamic program featuring keynotes from thought leaders such as Thomas Padilla and Ed Pentz.
Thomas Padilla will kick off the conference with an opening address on "States of Open AI," setting the stage for discussions on the latest trends and developments in the information landscape. Ed Pentz will deliver the annual Miles Conrad lecture, adding his insights to the rich tapestry of ideas shaping the future of NISO.
As always, NISO Plus prioritizes discussion and interactivity, fostering an environment that generates ideas to propel future NISO projects. The conference will be organized into three tracks: Metadata Track: Explore the latest developments in metadata, a critical component of information flow. Topics include equity in metadata, author identity, name changes in metadata, and the role of persistent identifiers (PIDs) in assessing research; Open Scholarship Track: Addressing the call for greater transparency and accessibility in scholarly communications, this track delves into the implications of the transition to "open" for librarians, content providers, and service providers. Sessions cover open access books, open data, bibliodiversity, and the tools supporting open research across various disciplines, including the humanities; and Artificial Intelligence Track: Building on ideas developed at the NISO Plus Forum, this track focuses on the ethical implications of using AI, the role of AI and machine learning in discovery and search, concerns around intellectual property, and the need to educate authors and users about AI.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Attendees can also benefit from a pre-conference session, "Introduction to AI and Machine Learning in Scholarly Communications," on Monday, February 12. Led by Andromeda Yelton, this session will provide a comprehensive understanding of machine learning systems, their capabilities, and the associated risks in scholarly communications. Tickets for this professional development opportunity are available for just $100!
For those seeking the unexpected, a "wild card" track will feature updates on NISO standards, lightning presentations, and dedicated time for addressing important issues that arise between now and the conference.
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