MDPI is proud to announce its role as a Platinum Sponsor for the OASPA Annual Conference 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia. As a pioneer in scholarly open-access publishing, MDPI is honored to support the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association in bringing together the global community to accelerate connection, discovery, and new thinking across open research.

About the Event

The OASPA Annual Conference is a vital forum uniting the entire open access ecosystem, including publishers, researchers, librarians, funders, and policymakers. The 2026 edition provides high-level panel discussions, keynote sessions, and interactive workshops dedicated to advancing high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive scholarly communication.

When?

The conference will take place from September 21–23, 2026.

Where?

The event will be held at Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb, Croatia.

What to Expect?

The 2026 program tackles the core structural opportunities and challenges facing open scholarly publishing. Key highlights include:

• Executive Leadership Presence: MDPI Chief Executive Officer Stefan Tochev will attend the conference, engaging directly with community leaders, research partners, and policymakers on the future trajectory of open access.
• Platinum Sponsorship Commitment: As a Platinum Sponsor, MDPI actively champions the collective mission to build transparent, resilient, and equitable publishing infrastructure worldwide.
• Critical Industry Debates: Engaging discussions addressing research integrity, the integration of AI tools, equitable publishing models, and the sustainability of global open science initiatives.
• Collaborative Networking: Extensive opportunities to exchange insights and forge partnerships across disciplines and geopolitical boundaries during plenary sessions and dedicated networking events.

For more details, visit the OASPA Annual Conference.

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