We extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of the 47th Annual Meeting, “Reimagining the Future of Scholarly Publishing at the Intersection of Value and Values.” Their generous support makes it possible to host this vital gathering of industry professionals, and we are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional development across the field of scholarly communication.
As we convene in Baltimore for three days of thought-provoking programming, meaningful connection, and forward-looking dialogue, we are proud to recognize our sponsors and the areas of the meeting they are supporting:
Diamond Level Sponsorships
- Digital Science is sponsoring the Opening Keynote Address, delivered by marine conservation biologist and science communicator Dr. David Shiffman. His talk, “How Lessons Learned from Shark Research, Conservation, and Education Can Help Advance Scholarly Communications,” will offer unique insights into science advocacy, misinformation, and public engagement—topics highly relevant to the scholarly publishing community.
- Integra is providing Wi-Fi access throughout the meeting venue, ensuring attendees stay connected and engaged during all sessions and events.
- KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. and its sister company, Sheridan, are sponsoring the meeting lanyards, which help display attendee badges prominently and securely. In addition, Sheridan is generously printing the official pocket program—a compact guide attendees can find conveniently tucked behind their name badge.
- Silverchair is sponsoring SSP Engage, the official Annual Meeting mobile app. This essential tool allows attendees to access the full program schedule, exhibitor listings, speaker bios, maps, sponsor information, and real-time updates throughout the conference.
Platinum Level Sponsorship
- ACS Partner Publishing proudly supports the Welcome Reception, one of the most anticipated social events of the meeting, where attendees can network with colleagues, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the start of the conference in style.
- Atypon is sponsoring the Hydration Stations—reusable water bottle refill points located throughout the venue—to help attendees stay refreshed and energized between sessions.
Gold Level Sponsorship
- Cadmore Media is supporting the meeting at the Gold level. They generously created the Exhibitor Challenge cards to increase attendees’ engagement in the Exhibitors Marketplace with a chance to win some amazing prizes. Their involvement helps sustain the high-quality programming and services SSP is known for.
- CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) generously contributes to the SSP Fellowship Program and the post-meeting Virtual Highlights–OnDemand access to the Annual Meeting keynote, plenary, and educational session recordings to watch at your convenience, and includes registration for an exclusive half-day virtual event on June 17, 2025.
- HighWire Press will provide SSP’s signature conference tote bags, distributed to all attendees at registration. Known for their practicality and popularity, these bags have become a beloved and reusable keepsake from each Annual Meeting.
- Hum is also supporting the meeting at the Gold level, helping SSP deliver a meaningful experience for all participants.
Silver Level Sponsorship
- Our many thanks to the following Silver sponsors who have contributed to the SSP Fellowship Program, enabling 11 early career professionals and students to attend the meeting in person or virtually: AGU (American Geophysical Union), Aries Systems, CCC, MDPI, OpenAthens, and Springer Nature. The Fellowship provides complimentary membership, professional development resources, mentoring, and financial support for travel, investing in the next generation of scholarly communication leaders.
- Delta Think is sponsoring the Poster Session and Refreshments, a dedicated time for idea-sharing, informal discussion, and exploration of new research and innovation within the field.
- Research Information supports the meeting as a Media Sponsor, helping extend the reach and visibility of SSP’s work to the broader publishing community.
- Charleston Hub and Frankfurt Book Fair are also supporting the meeting at the Silver level, supporting SSP in creating a significant and unforgettable experience for all attendees.
The SSP Annual Meeting is only possible through the enthusiastic partnership of these organizations that continue to advance scholarly publishing. Their support enhances the attendee experience and reinforces the values of access, community, and progress. If you’d like to learn more about sponsorship with SSP, contact Christen Pruitt at partnerships@sspnet.org.
About the Society for Scholarly Publishing The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), founded in 1978, is a nonprofit organization formed to promote and advance communication among all sectors of the scholarly publication community through networking, information dissemination, and facilitation of new developments in the field. SSP members represent all aspects of scholarly publishing—including publishers, printers, e-products developers, technical service providers, librarians, and editors. SSP members come from a wide range of large and small commercial and nonprofit organizations. They meet at SSP’s annual meetings, educational seminars, and regional events to hear the latest trends from respected colleagues and discuss common and mutual (and sometimes divergent) goals and viewpoints.
Contact Melanie Dolechek, Executive Director | info@sspnet.org | 303-422-3914
