The Researcher to Reader Conference has announced the 2024 Lightning Talks Programme. In addition to the plenary programme and choice of workshops at the Conference (taking place in London on 20-21 February), there will also be a series of Lightning Talks. These are given during the breaks in the main Conference timetable. These 5-minute Lightning Talks are likely to include:

• RSC’s innovative open access model
• Innovating with purpose & adaptability at Silverchair
• KGL’s peer review services
• Open Access book usage data
• De Gruyter’s Subscribe to Open Programme
• An overview of new Publisher/ECR initiatives
• Bibliodiversity in the Directory of Open Access Books
• The new co-review policy at IOP Publishing
• The impact on research of the war in Ukraine
• Recruitment and career progression in scholarly communications
• The Bloomsbury approach to funding open access books
• Connecting seminars to the scholarly literature with Cassyni

Plus potential additional presentations from Digital Science, Ex Ordo and EBSCO.

More details are available on the R2R Community Forum.

The Programme for the R2R Conference, on 20-21 February in London, is available on the Conference website. Registering today is risk free, as full refunds are available until the end of January.

Mark Carden
14 January 2024

R2R is very pleased to announce that KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd (KGL) has become a sponsor of the 2024 Researcher to Reader Conference. PubFactory, which is part of KGL, has been a past sponsor, and we are delighted to now have the support of the entire KGL group.

KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. (KGL) is the premier industry provider of editorial, peer review, production, management consulting, online hosting, association management, and transformative solutions for every stage of the content lifecycle. KGL unites content and technology expertise with over 200 years of experience serving the publishing market and is powered by intelligent solutions and delivery platforms including Smart Suite and PubFactory.

The Programme for the R2R Conference, on 20-21 February in London, is available on the Conference website. Registering today is risk free, as full refunds are available until the end of January.

Mark Carden
12 January 2024

We are delighted to announce that the Society for Scholarly Publishing is sponsoring the Evening Reception at the 2024 Researcher to Reader Conference on 20 February.

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. “SSP is excited to have a presence at the 2024 Researcher to Reader Conference,” said Melanie Dolechek, SSP Executive Director. “The Conference aligns with SSP’s mission and our core value of bringing diverse stakeholders together to harness their collective knowledge and unique perspectives. Convening the full spectrum of stakeholders in the scholarly communications supply chain is an important component to solving the challenges facing our industry today and the R2R Conference provides an ideal opportunity to break down barriers and foster healthy communication.“ The 2024 SSP Conference is in Boston on 29-31 May.

The Programme for the R2R Conference, on 20-21 February in London, is available on the Conference website. Registering today is risk free, as full refunds are available until the end of January.

Mark Carden
8 January 2024

(edited for a typographical error on 11 January 2024)

We are delighted to announce that Silverchair has returned as a sponsor of the Researcher to Reader Conference, which takes place in London on 20-21 February 2024.

Silverchair is the leading independent platform partner for scholarly and professional publishers, serving our growing community through flexible technology and unparalleled services. Silverchair builds and hosts websites, online products, and digital libraries for their clients’ content, enabling researchers and professionals to maximize their contributions to our world. Silverchair’s vision is to help publishers thrive, evolve, and fulfill their missions.

The Programme has recently been announced and is available on the Conference website. Registration is open, with early-bird discounts available until the end of November, with risk-free registration as full refunds are available until the end of January.

Mark Carden
17 November 2023

The full Programme for the Researcher to Reader Conference, which will take place in London on 20-21 February 2024, is now available on the website: www.r2rconf.com/r2r-conference-programme/

A few highlights are listed below:

• Keynote: Antonia Seymour, CEO at IOP Publishing and President of the Publishers Association, will be giving us an inspiring opening presentation.
• Debate: We will have Carnegie Mellon University Dean of Libraries, Keith Webster, arguing that academic libraries are no longer necessary, and CUP Academic Publishing MD, Mandy Hill, replying that they are very much needed.
• Workshops: If you are tired of panellists waffling on about Artificial Intelligence, maybe it’s time to join the AI Workshop, to develop and agree some actions. Or you can explore: OA Books, Publishers & ECRs, Data Sharing or Peer Review.
• Presentations: There will be informative presentations on transformative agreements in US universities, OA business models in South America, research integrity, and more…
• Panels: There will be panel discussions on: innovative academic cultures, what people have learned working in multiple scholarly communications silos, and more…
• People: The Presenters, Panellists, Moderators and Facilitators will include: Roheena Anand, Rick Anderson, Kaveh Bazargan, Björn Brembs, Gwen Evans, Lisa Hinchliffe, Michael Levine-Clark, Alison Mudditt, Kamran Naim, Makoto Yuasa, Hongliang Zhang, and many more…

Registration is open, with tax-free early-bird rates until the end of November, and generous discounts for academics & librarians.   Registration is risk-free, as there is a 100% refund option until the end of January.  www.r2rconf.com/r2r-registration/

Mark Carden
13 November 2023

We are delighted to announce that Ex Ordo has become a new sponsor of the Researcher to Reader Conference, becoming a Bronze Sponsor for the 2024 event.

Ex Ordo is an events-focussed software company specific to scholarly needs, headquartered in Galway, Ireland. Event organisers and association professionals use the platform to plan, manage, and execute physical, online, and hybrid conferences for their communities. Linked into the core abstract management system are tools for programme building, delegate registration, a mobile app, print-ready book of proceedings, an integrated virtual platform to support interactive online events, and more – all backed by dedicated, expert support. For more info, visit www.exordo.com

R2R is grateful for the support from Ex Ordo – our sponsors help to make the Conference affordable for all members of the scholarly communications community.

The Conference will take place in London on 20-21 February 2024, and an outline Programme has been announced. Registration for the Conference is open, with ‘early bird’ discounts until the end of November.

Mark Carden
3 November 2023

We are delighted to announce that MDPI has renewed their Silver Sponsorship of the Researcher to Reader Conference for the 2024 event, taking place in London on 20-21 February.

MDPI is a pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, that has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. MDPI’s 425 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals are supported by more than 115,000 academic experts who support MDPI’s mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality service for our authors. MDPI’s articles are freely available and distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

The Programme for the Conference will be announced, and registrations will open, later in October.

Mark Carden
3 October 2023

The Call for Papers for the 2024 Researcher to Reader Conference closes on Friday 8 September 2023, following an extension from 31 August to allow for a few final proposals to be sent in. The Conference will take place in London on 20–21 February 2024.

This year R2R will be using the Ex Ordo system for supporting the preparation and evaluation of proposals. A link to the proposals platform is provided here and on the Conference website, to allow contributors to easily prepare a proposal online.

More information and guidelines about the Call for Papers process is given on the R2R Website.

Mark Carden
8 September 2023

We are very pleased to be able to announce that Antonia Seymour, CEO of IOP Publishing, who was recently elected President of the Publishers Association, will be one of the keynote speakers for the Researcher to Reader Conference, which takes place on 20 and 21 February 2024.

Antonia Seymour is a highly experienced science, health, technical and professional publisher, who has held senior roles at Blackwell and Wiley, and became CEO of IoP Publishing in 2021. She has also served on the Board of International Association of STM Publishers.

R2R will return to including a two-keynote format for 2024, following a pause during the online and hybrid events of 2020-2023. We very much look forward to Antonia Seymour’s participation in the Programme.

The 2024 Conference Call for Papers is open until the end of August, and the guidance and a link to the proposal creation platform is on the Call for Papers page of the website. The R2R Conference will be held in London on 20-21 February 2024, and registrations will open in October.

Mark Carden
27 July 2023

Researcher to Reader is delighted to be partnering with Ex Ordo for proposal management for the Call for Papers (C4P) for the 2024 Conference.

“Our Call for Papers is a very important part of the development of our conference programme,” said R2R Conference Director Mark Carden. “We were looking for a way to streamline our processes, and had three key criteria: people who understand academia, people who build great software, and people we like and trust. Ex Ordo delivered on all three so outstandingly well that it was just a very easy and natural choice for us.”

Paul Killoran, Ex Ordo founder and CEO said, “Organising a conference is logistically very challenging, and we’re proud knowing that the simplification offered by our platform is going to help the R2R team spend more time crafting a richer programme; something that will benefit our entire community.”

The call for papers is open until the end of August and the guidance and a link to the proposal creation platform is on the Call for Papers page of the website. The Conference will be held in London on 20-21 February 2024, and registrations will open in October.

Mark Carden
18 July 2023