The leaders from funding agencies and publishing houses will engage in an open dialogue about their synergistic relationship. These sectors not only depend on each other but continuously exchange data, initiatives, and human resources to further advance science. As both navigate the challenges of finding qualified reviewers, ensuring unbiased evaluation processes, and maintaining diversity in academic assessment, what can they ask from each other to enhance efficiency across both domains? The discussion will explore how emerging technologies and shared data resources could bridge operational gaps while maintaining the integrity of both grant and peer review processes. Attendees will gain valuable insights into potential synergies between funders and publishers that could streamline the advancement of research.