Description
AI Developments in Scholarly Publishing: The Last Year in Review
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00–6:30 pm
Social hour to follow.
The pace of change with artificial intelligence and its adoption is unparalleled, making it highly challenging for those working in scholarly communications to keep up. In the 3 years since the launch of ChatGPT, the space is almost unrecognizable. Speakers Angela Cochran and Gary Price will cover developments in artificial intelligence, relevant to scholarly publishers, over the last twelve months. It will focus on the use of artificial intelligence in 3 main areas:
- Impact on Reading
- Impact on Authorship
- Impact on Peer Review
It will cover changes over the last including how publishers have moved from “should we” to “how do we” and implementing AI solutions into both their workflows and understanding of how their customers interact with them. Questions of every stripe and flavor will be welcomed, from highly specific to deeply philosophical. AI is changing everything, everywhere, all at once, and as such, no areas are beyond question.
Speakers
- Angela Cochran, VP, Publishing, ASCO
- Gary D. Price, MLIS, Co-Founder and Editor, Library Journal’s infoDOCKET, Information Industry Analyst
Who Should Attend
Publishing professionals who need to understand what’s changed, what’s working, and where the industry is headed next. This event is organized by the SSP DC Area Engagement Committee and is open to everyone. SSP membership is not required.
Location
George Washington University Arlington Education Center
950 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
After the session, we will make our way to a local establishment for an optional happy hour.
This event is co-hosted by The Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University.
Registration
FREE. There is no registration fee to attend, but please register so that we will have an estimated headcount and can get in touch in advance of the event if necessary. Be sure to complete your registration by proceeding to checkout and submitting your order. You will receive a confirmation email.
