ACSE 2026

About ACSE Annual Conference

The ACSE Annual Conference brings together editors, publishers, policymakers, technologists, librarians, and other stakeholders from across the scholarly publishing ecosystem to exchange perspectives, build professional connections, and engage with emerging challenges shaping scholarly communication. The conference provides a collaborative forum for dialogue, learning, and the sharing of practices that support quality, integrity, and sustainability in scholarly publishing.

Where

Khalidia Palace Hotel,
Deira, Dubai, UAE

When

Sat-Sun
15-16 August 2026

This Year’s Focus

Scholarly publishing is evolving rapidly, yet confidence in editorial systems, peer review, research evaluation, and publishing practices is under increasing strain. The 12th ACSE Annual Conference focuses on Rebuilding Trust in Scholarly Publishing, creating space to pause, reflect, and rethink how trust can be strengthened through responsible practices, transparency, and shared accountability.

Join Us

Engage in focused discussions on current challenges in scholarly publishing, gain practical perspectives from editors, publishers, and industry stakeholders, explore responsible approaches to innovation, policy, and practice, and connect with a global community shaping scholarly communication.

Organizing Committee

Meet our proficient Committee Members

Dikran Toroser

Medical Writing Faculty

Muhammad Sarwar

Secretary & Treasurer

Mingfang Lu

Vice President

Lisa DeTora

Director of STEM Writing

Who Should Attend

Editors – Setting editorial standards and publication quality
Reviewers – Safeguarding integrity in peer review
Publishers – Advancing responsible publishing
Technologists – Developing publishing tools
Policymakers – Shaping research governance and policy
Institutions – Supporting research, policy, and infrastructure
Libraries – Enabling access and knowledge preservation

Registration Fee

(Member | Non-Members)

Registration Type	Early Bird Ends Mar. 30, 2026	Regular Ends May. 30, 2026	Late Ends Jul. 30, 2026
Listener	50 \| 100	100 \| 200	200 \| 300	Register
Speaker	100 \| 200	200 \| 300	300 \| 400	Register
Industry Slot	200 \| 300	300 \| 400	400 \| 500	Register

All fees are in US Dollars (USD)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the ACSE 2026 Conference places your organization at the center of high-level conversations shaping the future of scholarly publishing across Asia and beyond. Connect directly with editors, publishers, reviewers, institutions, and policy influencers gathered in one focused global forum.

ACSE sponsorship offers strong brand visibility through featured placement on the conference website, recognition across official communications, and exposure throughout the event. It is a strategic opportunity to position your organization alongside trusted voices driving transparency, integrity, and responsible publishing practices.

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