The NISO Plus Planning Committee is hard at work preparing for our September virtual event! We’ve notified all those who submitted proposals (it was difficult to choose among so many good ones!) and are pleased to invite you now to take a look at our preliminary program.
This year, NISO Plus Global/Online features sessions on a wide range of trends and challenges in the information community, including the ethical use of rapidly evolving AI technology, advancing open research and research integrity, changing accessibility regulations, and new ways to think about and manage metadata. In the NISO Plus tradition, each session incorporates interactivity and conversation, allowing presenters and attendees to propose potential solutions. It’s a unique opportunity to speak to and learn from colleague across scholarly communications, and we’re looking forward to hearing your ideas, especially as we begin our work on advancing standards for AI interoperability in publishing.
We’re also excited about the keynote speakers headlining the NISO Plus Global/Online program this year: Dr. Mark Aldridge, Southampton Solent University, on his experience developing the AI-enhanced BBC Maestro mystery-writing course, and Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, incoming dean of libraries at Smith College, on what leadership looks like in the context of current challenges in scholarly communication.
Thanks to our generous sponsors—Cadmore Media, figshare, American Chemical Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bowker, Impelsys, OpenAthens, Project MUSE, and Silverchair—who have helped to ensure that the conference is affordable for all in the community. This year’s rates have been lowered for NISO members: only $130 per individual if you register by the August 15 deadline, and $100 per individual for member groups of five or more. As always, we also offer special rates those living in LMIC countries. (If your organization would like to join in supporting our event, see our sponsor page for more information!)
Our conference platform site, which will include complete information on sessions and speakers, will go soon, but in the meantime, you can check this page for updates. Just remember to register by August 15 for early-bird rates!
