CHORUS/ReSA Forum explores embedding research software in scholarly publishing - July 16, 2026
The Research Software Alliance (ReSA) and CHORUS convened a forum bringing together publishers, funders, infrastructure providers, software researchers, engineers, and open science leaders to discuss how research software can be more effectively integrated into scholarly publishing. Daniel S. Katz, Chief Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing… Read More
NISO Plus 2026 Global/Online preliminary program released - July 15, 2026
The draft program for NISO Plus 2026 Global/Online, scheduled for September 16–17, has been released by the NISO Plus Planning Committee. This year’s virtual meeting will focus on the theme “Connecting Human Futures and Intelligent Systems through Standards.” The program emphasizes… Read More
LIBER 2026 annual conference highlights collaboration - July 14, 2026
The 55th LIBER Annual Conference, hosted at NTNU University Library from 1–3 July, brought together more than 500 participants from across Europe’s research library community under the theme “The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World.” LIBER President Julien Roche emphasized the enduring role of university and… Read More
ACM expands speaker lineup for AI Leadership Summit - July 13, 2026
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced eight additional speakers for its inaugural AI Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place August 30–September 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to examine critical issues… Read More
Nature Conference on AI and Healthcare to be held under French Presidential Patronage - July 1, 2026
The upcoming Nature Conference, Redefining Healthcare in the Age of AI, organized by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Paris Institute for Transplantation & Organ Regeneration (PITOR), will take place in Paris from September 8–10, 2026. The event will be held under the High… Read More
COAR annual conference 2026 highlights global priorities for open science repositories - June 23, 2026
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) concluded its Annual Conference at the University of Minho, Braga, from June 1–3, 2026, bringing together 50 participants from across the globe. Against a backdrop of rising political tensions and rapid technological change, the meeting underscored the importance of openness… Read More
Registration opens for NISO Plus Global/Online 2026 Conference - June 18, 2026
Registration is now open for the NISO Plus Global/Online conference, scheduled for September 16–17, 2026. The two‑day virtual event will bring together professionals from libraries, publishers, technology and service providers, government agencies, and other sectors to discuss key challenges facing the information community. For 2026, the NISO… Read More
Springer Nature’s Science on the Hill examines AI chatbots and youth mental health policy - May 20, 2026
Springer Nature marked the tenth anniversary of its Science on the Hill series with a Capitol Hill event examining the role of AI chatbots in youth mental health and the implications for policymakers. The discussion brought together congressional staff from both chambers with researchers and youth representatives.… Read More
Open Access Week 2026 to focus on ‘The Cost of Knowledge’ - May 6, 2026
The theme for International Open Access Week 2026, scheduled for October 19–25, is “The Cost of Knowledge.” The focus highlights the financial, human, and environmental costs associated with creating, sharing, and sustaining knowledge, particularly when these processes are shaped by private rather than public interests. Organizers explained that the theme… Read More
GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2026 to address Integrity by Design - April 30, 2026
The 16th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference will take place on October 22, 2026, with a possible additional half‑day on Friday, October 23. The hybrid event will be hosted at the George Washington University Arlington Education Center in Arlington, Virginia, and online. The conference theme for 2026… Read More
