At the 2023 London Book Fair. Image: Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson
By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson
Academic Publishers, University Presses, and Organizations
As more information comes out on programming at London Book Fair (March 12 to 14), we have news today (January 22) of the Research and Scholarly Publishing Forum. The program is a conference-within-the-trade-show to be held on LBF Thursday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Olympia Theater, the last 45 minutes being given over to a networking lunch.
Focused on open access, academic publishing policy, and artificial intelligence, the program’s agenda features the following topics and speakers, as announced to date.
Gareth Rapley
9:30 a.m. — Welcome
- Gareth Rapley, director, London Book Fair
- Rob Johnson, managing director, Research Consulting and conference chair
Joyce Lorigan
9:40 a.m. — Keynote: Successful Transformation Comes From Within
- Joyce Lorigan, group head of corporate affairs and sustainability lead, Springer Nature Group
- Antonia Seymour, CEO, IOP Publishing; president, Publishers Association
- Daniel Ebneter, CEO, Karger Publishers
- Charlotte Talmadge, founding CEO, Uuna Change Management
10:10 a.m. — Strategies and Trends in Academic Publishing
Description: In this session, academic publishing and university press players are to look at “the evolving landscape of academic publishing, shedding light on emerging trends and offering insights into their adaptive strategies. As open access and other developments gain momentum, university presses are increasingly expanding their work beyond traditional academic publishing by exploring trade crossover titles, while trade and academic publishers are showing interest in learning about the operations and dynamics of the university press world.”
10:55 a.m. — Coffee break
11:15 a.m. — The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers in partnership with Publishers’ Licensing Services
12 p.m. — The Transformative Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Academic Publishing
Description: “We’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise with the implementation of AI in scholarly publishing. This includes examining the potential benefits of AI in enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in the publishing workflow. This debate will also address insights on how to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring accountability in the field of AI, the importance of regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, and the role of government in promoting responsible AI development.”
Richard Mollet
- Richard Mollet, European government affairs head, RELX
- Catriona MacLeod Stevenson, general counsel and deputy CEO, Publishers Association
- A representative of Taylor & Francis
12:45 p.m. — Coffee break
1 p.m. — Evolving the Role of Open Access
Description: “As data-driven approaches continue to revolutionize industries and research fields, it’s essential to grasp the evolving role of open access. This session will include discussions with leaders and industry experts who are at the forefront of reshaping the research paradigm. Panelists will explore the progress of open access and its impact on their organizations, and will discuss future steps and the influence of open access on the research ecosystem.”
Victoria Eva
- Victoria Eva, senior vice-president and industry relations, Elsevier
- Nick Lindsey, director of journals and open access, MIT Press
- Nicola Ramsey, CEO, Edinburgh University Press
1:40 p.m. — Conference chair’s closing comments
- Rob Johnson, managing director, Research Consulting and conference chair
1:45 p.m. — Networking lunch
Information on this event and bookings for it is here.
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