Decades after the first Open Access publication, many publishing scholarly research still question the right route to achieve a balance between equity and business models—between providing access and how to fund it. Join us as we explore the potential future direction of Open Access from a variety of perspectives and discuss and debate the pros and cons of current options and future opportunities and challenges.

From the chaotic beginning of the Trump administration to the ongoing rise of artificial intelligence, 2025 has been a year of rapid change and tectonic shifts for the research community. A panel of Scholarly Kitchen Chefs and guests discuss the threats our community faces. What should you be worried about and what can you do to offset risk in these turbulent times.