The 2026 SSP Annual Meeting invites us to navigate a paradox: how to adapt and innovate in turbulent times while staying true to the mission of integrity at the heart of scholarly communication. Secure your spot now and benefit from our early bird rates available until April 17!
View the Annual Meeting Preliminary Program!
The Society for Scholarly Publishing’s 48th Annual Meeting is the premier multidisciplinary education event in scholarly publishing. Engage with experts and thought leaders at this three-day education and networking event!
- Twenty-three educational sessions over two days, led by top industry experts, complement three plenary sessions
- The SSP Previews session with lightning-round presentations of new technologies and products
- Industry breakout sessions with more opportunities to meet and learn
- Poster sessions highlighting case studies and best practices in publishing
Important Dates
- April 17 Early Registration Discount Ends
- May 5 Discount Hotel Room Rate Expires
- May 28 EPIC Awards Dinner
“Gonna be a twister to blow everything down, That ain’t got the faith to stand its ground.”
– BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, “THE PROMISED LAND”
These words are apropos to the current state of scholarly publishing. With cuts to US funding in medical and scientific research; distrust in academia, once-revered institutions, and expertise in general; shrinking academic library budgets; huge growth in proposals and publications; the effects of AI on content creation; continuing strains on the peer review process; and an uncertain (to put it mildly) political environment, our industry is in the midst of serious upheaval.
What can we do as a community in these unsettled times? How can we adhere to our core values while adapting to the everchanging landscape? There are many unknowns, but one thing we do know is that by publishing and disseminating critical information and spreading knowledge, we serve an essential function to humanity at large.
Our Annual Meeting offers attendees a strong program of informative, thought-provoking presentations covering the biggest issues and questions in our industry today. Join colleagues from society and commercial publishers, research institutions, university presses, libraries, and service providers to ask the tough questions and strive together to find the right balance within an industry in the throes of change.
EARLY BIRD RATES AVAILABLE THROUGH APRIL 17! Members save even more! Join SSP now and save over $100 on registration. Explore the preliminary program for a sneak peek at our keynote speaker, featured plenaries, meeting highlights, including the return of our Buddy Program, travel details, and registration discounts!
