The Early-Bird Deadline for NISO Plus Global/Online Is Approaching

Standards start with conversations, and the conversations are happening at the NISO Plus Global/Online virtual conference (September 16–17)! If you’d like to collaborate with information professionals from around the world to explore shared challenges and potential solutions, register now—the August 11 early-bird deadline is just two weeks away.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Connecting Human Futures and Intelligent Systems through Standards,” and the program covers how we can best leverage new technologies while supporting values such as research integrity and transparency. An opening keynote from Joy Owango will demonstrate how standards-driven persistent identifier ecosystems can become the foundation for trustworthy AI, research integrity, and equitable scholarly communication, particularly in underrepresented knowledge systems across Africa. Topics covered in parallel sessions include tracking provenance, attribution, and usage in AI systems; AI and copyright; and AI-ready metadata. The program also addresses accessibility, trust markers for research integrity, multilingualism in scholarly publishing, and more. 

 Thanks to our generous sponsors—(Cadmore Media, figshare, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bowker, and Silverchair)—registration rates for the conference are affordable for all in the community. Tickets start at just $49 for students, attendees who are unemployed, retirees, and those residing in low- and middle-income countries. There are also discounts for NISO members and groups. 

We hope you’ll join us and help shape the future of information standards! In the meantime, check the conference program for updates on sessions and speakers, and remember to register by Tuesday, August 11 for the best rates.