We are thrilled to announce that the NISO Plus conference is returning to Baltimore, Maryland from February 16–18, 2026 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
Organized by a committee representing libraries, publishers, vendors, and more from around the world, the meeting format will emphasize conversation over presentation and offer opportunities throughout for participants to network, collaborate, and explore solutions to challenges currently facing scholarly communications.
We are planning a pre-conference day on February 16 as well as two full days of sessions on the 17th and 18th, including amazing keynotes from recognized information experts, plenty of opportunities for networking and problem solving, sessions that focus on the needs of the community, and the first ever live generative AI competition. We will also continue our tradition of the Miles Conrad Award and Lecture, as well as our other awards programs: the NISO Plus Scholarship program, the Ann Marie Cunningham Service Award, and the NISO Fellows awards.
For the second year, NISO Plus adds a supplementary event the day prior to the main conference: JATS-Con!
We will be releasing more details about the sessions, schedule, and speakers as they are confirmed over the next couple of weeks! In the meantime, consider submitting a proposal for the conference—the call is open through October 15!