MDPI is pleased to announce its role as a Silver Sponsor for the Researcher to Reader (R2R) 2026 conference. As a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI is proud to support this premier international forum that facilitates vital dialogue between researchers, librarians, and publishers to advance the scholarly communications ecosystem.
About the Event
The Researcher to Reader Conference is a collaborative gathering designed to address the journey of academic knowledge from the creator to the consumer, held every February since 2016. It serves as a premier forum for stakeholders—including funders, editors, and technology providers—to engage in structured debate and honest reflection on the future of global research.
When?
The conference will take place on February 24–25, 2026.
Where?
The event will be held at the historic BMA House in London, UK.
What to Expect?
Under the theme of fostering interaction and cross-sector collaboration, participants will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of scholarly communication. Key highlights include:
- Featured MDPI Presentation: Dr. Milos Cuculovic, Head of Technology Innovation at MDPI, will deliver a session on Tuesday, February 24th, titled "Ethicality: AI Guardrails for Research Integrity".
- Proactive Integrity Prevention: The session introduces Ethicality, an AI toolset that embeds ethical guardrails into the publishing workflow to detect misconduct signals at submission and shift from reactive investigation to proactive prevention.
- AI and Global Equity: Keynote discussions will examine whether AI is democratizing global knowledge or entrenching digital bias, alongside lessons for responsible AI adoption worldwide.
- Interactive Workshops: Attendees can participate in collaborative sessions on topics such as responsible AI use in scholarly writing, reviewer incentives, and improving community engagement.
For more details, visit the website.
For corporate conference sponsorship inquiries, please contact Facundo Santomé or Mariana Savahirova.
