The countdown to our 47th Annual Meeting is on, and the exhibit hall promises to be a buzzing hub of innovation, networking, and – as always – some seriously impressive swag! As you finalize your Baltimore itinerary, make sure to carve out plenty of time for exploring the exhibit hall, where industry leaders will showcase cutting-edge solutions that are transforming scholarly publishing.
From celebrating milestones to launching new AI tools to full open access transitions, this year’s exhibitors are bringing their A-game with demos that could revolutionize your workflow. And whether you’re in the market for tech gadgets, stylish accessories, or sweet treats, the exhibitors at SSP 2025 have planned something for everyone.
Ready for a sneak peek at what awaits you in Baltimore? Catch the full list of exhibitors for #SSP2025, and preview some of the latest innovations and can’t-miss booth experiences that await you in the exhibit hall:
ACM (Booth 310)
ACM is bringing tote bags, umbrellas, and more surprises to come! We’ve got information and swag for ACM Books, ACM Digital Library, and ACM Open, our Read and Publish model with 1800 institutional participants and counting! Join us at Booth 310 to learn more about our transition to full Open Access in January 2026, heralding a new era for computing research.
AuthorPilot (Booth 306)
Discover AuthorPilot at SSP 2025! No swag? No problem. We’re giving you something even better: a hands-on experience. Swing by our booth #306 to learn how AuthorPilot can streamline your publishing workflow and grab access to a free trial covering up to 100 manuscripts over 3 months. See real results, assess ROI, and understand the full value of our intelligent editorial automation. Plus, there’s a special bonus we’re saving for when we meet in person.
Cadmore Media (Booth 305)
Ready to explore the Exhibitors Marketplace and win awesome prizes? Pick up your Exhibitor Challenge Cards at Registration and start collecting signatures by visiting Exhibitors. Grand Prize: Complete both Card A and Card B for a chance to win a GoPro! Runner-Up Prizes: Complete either Card A or Card B to enter to win Apple AirPods (one winner drawn per card). Bonus: Be one of the first 50 to return a completed card to the Cadmore Media booth (#305) and receive a webcam ring light on the spot! Get networking, get stamping, and get winning!
Data Conversion Laboratory (Booth 309)
Come visit Data Conversion Laboratory in the exhibit hall! DCL converts your content….and your electricity. Stop by the DCL booth to power up with a free multi-connector charging cable (USB-A, USB-C input + micro-USB, USB-C, and iPhone®-compatible outputs). While you’re charging your devices, let’s talk about how we can convert and structure your content for maximum efficiency.
HighWire (Booth 101)
HighWire is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and we would love to celebrate it with you! Stop by booth 101 for fun stickers and diaries.
Hum (Booth 107)
Watch out! Visiting the Hum booth may leave you with streamlined manuscript workflows, increased editorial efficiency, a hunger for new audience and content intelligence, and extraordinarily well-dressed ankles. Stop by to learn about Alchemist Review, Hum + GroundedAI’s new manuscript intelligence solution. And if you’re the kind of person who likes to match your 🧦 to your outfit… pack for #SSP2025 accordingly!
KGL (Booth 200-202)
Drop by booth 200-202 for all your publishing gear! KGL is joined this year by sister company Sheridan and our subsidiaries Origin Editorial, Accucoms, and PubFactory. Pick up a KGL sticky book for your peer review markup and editorial organization, writing implements of all brands and varieties, keyboard tech tattoos (the hot item you never knew you needed), and a longtime Origin favorite, mini eyeglass cleaner sets – now part of KGL. What could be more scholarly than that?
Kriyadocs (Booth 307)
Cards on the table: soft skills meet serious fun. Swing by the Kriyadocs booth (#307) to grab your own deck of Ace of Change—a playful twist on team building and skill development that’s part card game, part workshop, and 100% fun! We created this simple card game to help teams sharpen future-ready skills like agility, curiosity, flexibility, and resilience. Ace of Change serves up conversation-sparking prompts, wild action cards, and just enough silliness to get your team thinking and laughing. Come play, reflect, and snag your Ace!
Kudos (Booth 408)
Let Kudos SET YOU UP to achieve your goals for the year. Whatever your current challenge, Kudos is POISED to help. Come see us at BOOTH 408 to find how we can help your strategy FALL INTO PLACE. (And to pick up your free pack of DOMINO mints! I’m such a PUSHOVER!)
Layman Publishing (Booth 405)
Q: Where do you go for trivia, treats, and tech? A: Visit the Layman Publishing booth to try your hand at our trivia challenge, where you can show off your expertise for a chance to win a pair of AirPods Pro2. Not feeling competitive? Drop your business card for another shot to win, grab one of our magnetic bookmarks, or indulge in a macaron or two. But the real treat? A chat with our team about how we can streamline your publishing workflow and lighten your editorial load.
Modio (Booth 108)
What does a new revenue stream and 268 additional hours per year for your audience to consume your content sound like? Stop by the Modio booth to find out.
Silverchair (Booth 301)
Double the platforms, double the fun! This year, the Silverchair booth will include swag for both the Silverchair Platform AND ScholarOne, so be sure to swing by and stock up. Plus: it’s ScholarOne’s SILVER anniversary (fate?), which means commemorative goodies. Our favorite item for 2025: scholarly publishing candles. Smells like a winner!
TNQTech/Lumina Datamatics (Booth 208-210)
Everyone’s talking about the ‘author experience.’ But what does an ideal ‘publisher experience’ look like? Stop by the TNQTech booth 210 to see what their new product, Publisher Central, can do to give publishers complete control over their production workflow. And if you’re looking for a cool abstract notebook to make quick notes, look no further than the adjacent Lumina Datamatics’ booth at 208!
Typefi (Booth 103)
Carrying forward the eXtyles legacy… Yes, eXtyles’ end of support is coming next year—but Typefi has you covered! Their next-generation suite of XML authoring and editorial tools, known as Typefi Orion, will launch at the end of 2025. Typefi is a longtime Inera partner, and they’ve spent the last year getting feedback from eXtyles users, so they know what you need in a replacement (and where upgrades can be made). Stop by the Typefi booth to see a demo of Orion!
Technica Editorial Services (Booth 313)
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Wiley (Booth 201)
Join Wiley Partner Solutions in our booth’s new demo zone where we’ll not only have product demos on Research Exchange and a first look at Atypon Engage, but we’ll also have lightning talks on research integrity and AI strategies for content distribution. (Grab a seat if you’re interested!) Plus, we’re bringing back the popular Plinko game from last year for tons of chances to grab new swag, from a canvas tote to a portable power bank.
Make Your SSP 2025 Exhibit Hall Strategy Now!
With so many innovative solutions to explore and must-have swag to collect, you’ll want to strategically plan your exhibit hall visits! And beyond the clever giveaways lies even greater value: connecting with the partners who are shaping the future of scholarly publishing. These exhibitors represent the cutting edge of our industry. So mark your calendars, pack your business cards, and get ready for three days of innovation, networking, and fun in Baltimore.
The exhibit hall awaits—we’ll see you there!
News contribution by SSP member, Laura Simis. Laura is the Marketing Director for Hum.
