In an increasingly chaotic landscape, scholarly publishers must remain committed to their values while adapting to emerging issues. This candid plenary session brings together C-level leaders—from a commercial publisher, a society publisher, a university press, and a library—to explore the critical role of scholarly communication in today’s world. Panelists will tackle questions around research integrity, business models, government mandates, AI, and the role of disruptors. Together, they’ll examine whether the values that underpin our work continue to benefit society—and what we can do if they don't. Attendees will leave with a realistic view of the challenges ahead, but also a renewed sense of possibility and purpose for how scholarly publishers can adapt, lead, and continue to deliver value in a shifting landscape.

What will the future of scholarly publishing look like? In this webinar, industry leaders will tell us what they see as the top three changes that we all need to be ready for. Will it be advances in artificial intelligence products that change how knowledge creators and curators do what they do? Will it be changes in research funding approaches that affect what research is done and how it is shared? Will it be uncertainty about revenue requiring publishers to change their business models? Or will it be something else? Join us for a peek at the future and ideas on how you can get ready.