MDPI is proud to announce its role as a Gold Sponsor of the 20th Anniversary Academic Publishing in Europe (APE 2026) conference. This sponsorship highlights MDPI's commitment to supporting the scholarly community and engaging in critical industry discussions.

About the Event

The APE 2026 conference, organized by the Berlin Institute for Scholarly Publishing (BISP), is a premier forum for stakeholders across the academic publishing chain. The event brings together publishers, researchers, funders, and librarians to explore transformative ideas in open science and infrastructure.

When?

The conference will take place from 13–14 January 2026.

Where?

The event is hosted at the ESMT Berlin (European School of Management and Technology) in Berlin, Germany.

What to Expect?

Under the theme "Scholarly Communication at a Turning Point – Time to Build What’s Next," the conference will focus on bold conversations regarding the future of research.

Key highlights include:

• Impact of Technology: In-depth sessions on how AI and advanced data analytics are reshaping peer review and content dissemination.
• Sustainability and AI: Discussions will address how technology is safeguarding the scientific process and the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in publishing.
• APE Award for Innovation: The event will feature the presentation of the 2026 APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication, which recognizes individuals redefining how research is shared globally.
• Networking and Collaboration: MDPI representatives will engage with global partners to discuss industry-wide challenges, including scaling with integrity and meeting external quality benchmarks