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APE 2026: Scholarly Communication at a Turning Point –
Time to Build What’s Next

Save the Date: 13–14 January 2026, Berlin, Germany at ESMT

The APE Conference returns to Berlin in January 2026 for its 21st edition – and the conversation has never been more urgent. Scholarly communication stands at a decisive moment: technologies evolve faster than our frameworks, trust is contested, and the very idea of participation is being redefined.

APE 2026 will bring together leaders from research, publishing, libraries, funding bodies, and policy to explore what comes next – and to shape it together.

From the rise of synthetic data and new debates around copyright, to fresh visions of accessibility that go beyond open access, to safeguarding research integrity in an era of misinformation – we’ll tackle the issues that will define the next decade. The impact of AI on policy, publishing, and global knowledge exchange will be at the heart of our discussions.

Early Bird registration is now open – secure your place before rates increase.

At a time when scholarly communication is undergoing rapid and profound change, exchange and collaboration are more essential than ever.

https://ti.to/ape.eu/2026