Program
14 - 15 January 2025, Berlin
About the Event
Scholarly communication: Reframing the dialogue
Scholarly communication encompasses various aspects. It can be about publishers, it can be about publishing, but ultimately it is about making sure that thoroughly research outcomes effectively reach those who rely on them: researchers, policymakers, industry professionals and practitioners. The means used to achieve this goal are continually evolving, with the rate of change consistently increasing. Does the future of scholarly communication lie in the foundations of our past, in the dynamics of our present, or within uncharted territories?
When
14 & 15 January 2025
ESMT Berlin, Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Monday , 13 January 2024, 14:00 - 17:00
The aim of this workshop, where Early Career Researchers will take center stage in a fruitful dialogue with publishers, is to foster a deeper understanding of the present and facilitate future collaboration within evolving systems. Research is increasingly crucial in a changing world where ‘knowledge’ is readily available. Accurate and trusted communication of research outcomes is vital to ensure that further work builds upon a trusted corpus of knowledge. Given the role of publication in research assessment and careers, there is pressure to publish, necessitating fair and well-managed assessment. In a series of group interviews and discussions, we will explore the question: How can the scholarly publishing community assist ECRs on their journey to publication?
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Day 1
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
09:00-10:00
Doors Open
Welcome Coffee
10:00-10:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ingo Rother, CEO, Berlin Institute for Scholarly Publishing (BISP)
Greetings & Opening
10:30-12:00
Keynote and Discussion:
APE at 20 - Looking Back, Looking Forward
Reflect on two decades of scholarly communication milestones and envision groundbreaking ideas for the next 20 years.
Moderator: Sven Fund (fullstopp)
Keynote: Maria Leptin (European Research Council)
Panelists: Claudio Aspesi (Independent Cosultant), Colleen Campbell (Max Planck Digital Library)
12:00-13:00
Lunch Time & Networking
13:00-13:50
Session:
Breaking Out of the Publishing Straightjacket: Rethinking Scholarly Outputs
Explore how innovative formats and distribution methods are revolutionizing scholarly communication, reshaping research assessment and impact.
Moderator: Roger Schonfeld (Ithaka S+R)
Panelists: Hemai Parthasarathy (Maxterial, Inc.), Nandita Quaderi (Clarivate), Anita de Waard (Elsevier), N.N.
14:00-14:50
Panel:
Balancing Quantity and Quality in Research
Examine strategies, technologies, and policies designed to maintain scientific rigor amidst growth in research outputs. It will also discuss stakeholder collaboration as well as rising costs, evolving formats, and AI integration.
Moderator: N.N.
Panelists: Rachel Burley (American Physical Society), Simone Ragavooloo (Frontiers), N.N.
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break & Networking
15:30-16:50
Scholarly Infrastructure at a Crossroads:
Do we have a solid foundation on which to build or do we need to start from scratch?
Evaluate the current technological foundation’s readiness for future challenges and emerging business models in scholarly communication.
Moderator: Todd Toler (Wiley)
Panelists: Sami Benchekroun (Morressier), Will Schweitzer (Silverchair), N.N.
17:00 - 17:45
The APE Award
The APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication was born to celebrate the 18th birthday of the APE Conference in 2023, and it is going to accompany the conference for the years to come. This award, supported by Digital Science, will be given to an individual who has brought innovation in scholarly communication to the community, through infrastructure, technology, business models, and output on the topic, theory, or practice. Nominees can be part of organizations, or they can be independent.
19:00
Conference Dinner
Behrenstraße 42, Berlin Mitte
Due to limited seating only for invited guests and ticket holders.
Day 2
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
08:30-09:00
Doors Open
Welcome Coffee
09:00-09:50
Wake-up Session:
Are We Staying True to the Vision of Open Science – or have we strayed?
Debate whether open science represents a disruptive paradigm shift or a supportive addition to traditional scientific practices.
Moderator: Alison Mitchell (Digital Science)
Panelists: Jean-Claude Guédon (Université de Montréal), N.N., N.N.
10:00-11:00
Session:
Data-Driven Benchmarking and Assessment in Research
Explore how data analytics and benchmarking can enhance efficiency while providing comprehensive measurements in research evaluation.
Moderator: Bernd Pulverer (EMBO)
Panelists: Andrew Plume (Elsevier), Antonia Seymour (IOP Publishing), Ludo Waltman (CWTS, Leiden University)
11:00-11:30
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30-12:30
Panel:
Research Funding and Impact: Are We Measuring What Matters?
Examine current methods for assessing research funding ROI and discuss the potential need for new, more comprehensive evaluation frameworks.
Moderator: N.N.
Panelists: Alasdair Cowie-Fraser (Wellcome Trust), Dan Penny (Springer Nature), N.N.
12:30-13:30
Lunch Time & Networking
13:30-14:30
Session:
Startups to watch – Innovators of tomorrow
14:30-15:00
Coffee Break & Networking
15:00-15:50
Session & Panel:
Rebuilding Trust in Science
Examine the role of shared values in publishing and research, emphasizing their importance in fostering trust, integrity, and a robust research culture.
Moderator: N.N.
Panelists: James Morris (Science Europe), Bernhard Sabel (Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg), Elena Vicario Orri (Frontiers)
16:00-16:30
Closing:
A New Urgency in Scholarly Communications
Reflect on the pressing need to reassess science communication and policy in light of recent EU regulations and initiatives.
Keynote: N.N.
Please note: APE 2024 will be held on 9-10 January 2024
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Venue
ESMT Berlin – Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
APE 2024 is going to take place in the European School of Management and Technology, ESMT Berlin, on the perimeters of what once was the East German State Council first, and the Federal Chancellery after that. With its unique history, the ESMT Berlin is an exceptional location for the first publishing event in the New Year.