MDPI is proud to announce its role as a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at the ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards 2026. As a leader in open-access publishing, MDPI is honored to support the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) and connect with the international scholarly community to explore innovative strategies for the future of academic publishing.

About the Event

The ALPSP Annual Conference is a major global gathering for publishers, societies, librarians, and technology innovators. Looking beyond traditional publishing boundaries for inspiration, the 2026 edition provides dynamic plenaries and interactive sessions designed to challenge assumptions, spark fresh thinking, and equip organizations to navigate rapid industry change.

When?

The conference is scheduled for September 9–11, 2026.

Where?

The event will be held at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel in Manchester, UK.

What to Expect?

The 2026 program addresses practical approaches to operating and thriving in an evolving research ecosystem. Key highlights include:

• Visit Our Exhibition Table: Connect directly with MDPI representatives at our dedicated exhibition table to learn more about our open-access journals, society partnerships, and institutional collaboration models.
• Gold Sponsorship Impact: As a Gold Sponsor, MDPI supports high-level industry discussions on building sustainable, transparent, and high-impact publishing practices.
• AI & Practical Innovation: In-depth sessions will cover actionable strategies for implementing Artificial Intelligence, managing metadata, and driving operational efficiency across organizations of all sizes.
• Equity, Integrity, and Global Priorities: Forward-looking panels will explore author diversity, publishing equity, research integrity safeguards, and contributions toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

For more details, visit the ALPSP Annual Conference.

For corporate conference sponsorship inquiries, please contact Facundo Santomé or Mariana Savahirova.