How do you know if you should flip your journal to OA, and then how do you make it happen? Our panel will discuss the key metrics that support the decision to flip, as well as the process required to make the transition a success.

This session aims to showcase society publishers' community engagement projects that have achieved real results. It will feature case studies from ASCB, ASM, FASEB, and AGU, highlighting their innovative approaches. The ASCB initiative provides guaranteed peer review for members, increasing submissions. ASM focuses on community-building through a sustainable open-access publishing model. FASEB has established an Early Career Researcher editorial board to enhance diversity and inclusion, expanding their team to over 100 members. AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange program and the Community Science Exchange platform support local communities by connecting them with researchers to address community priorities and sharing project reports and peer-reviewed articles. Speakers will engage attendees in dialogue to help them develop their community engagement proposals.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping scholarly publishing, and effective partnerships are key to scaling responsible AI solutions. This session offers practical strategies for developing partnerships both within and outside the industry. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, participants will learn strategies to drive collaboration that accelerates innovation while upholding ethical standards.

In an increasingly author-centric future where decisions of where to publish are driven by funder requirements and availability of APC funding, the need to differentiate is more critical than ever for publishers. But reaching authors with the right message requires good author data, sophisticated technologies, and the right mix of channels to get to authors with the right message at the right stage of their authoring journey. This session will laser in on how publishers are adapting Marketing to meet author needs, considering data and technology, channels, and best practice. The session should help the audience understand the relevance and impact of Marketing in this changing environment and what the likely next steps should be for publishers in the coming year.