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Taylor & Francis and F1000 will be joining the London Book Fair again this year and are excited to connect with the thousands of publishing professionals who come from all around the world each year. Visit our stand at 7D10, located in the Olympia National Ballroom, between March 11-13.
Find out more about the sessions we are speaking at during this year's London Book Fair:
The State of Equity in Open Access: Where Are We Now?
In this timely discussion, the current publishing landscape will be examined through the lens of equity in the open access movement, highlighting the progress being made and the challenges that persist. This session will explore key themes linked to improving affordability and enabling greater participation in open science. Hear about concrete initiatives and innovative approaches that have aimed at fostering inclusivity within the open access framework. Be part of the ongoing discussion around how to close equity gaps to enable a successful transition towards open access.
When: Day 1 (Tuesday 11 March 2025)
Where: Academic and Professional Publishing Conference
Time: 15:45 -16:20
Moderator: Priya Madina, VP, External Affairs and Policy, Taylor & Francis
Speakers:
Eleanor Souster, Director of Open Research Partnerships, Taylor & Francis
Stuart Whayman, Managing Director Researchers & Librarians, Elsevier
Sarah Phibbs, Director, R4L Publisher Partnerships
Unpacking the Digital impact of Publications: Is digital really sustainable?
Do you know how much carbon is needed to produce an online academic article? Or perhaps even the digital footprint of your organization? Or how much carbon your Gen AI search just generated? Digital platforms that host content and the AI applications being rolled out across academic publishing all have a climate impact. Join us for this insightful session that unpacks the digital carbon impact of academic journals and publications. Whether you’re a publisher, librarian or academic, this session will provide valuable insights into the sustainability of the publishing sector.
When: Day 3 (Thursday 13 March)
Where: Academic and Professional Publishing Conference
Time: 13:45-14:30
Speakers:
Andri Johnston, Digital Sustainability Lead, Cambridge University Press
Will Pickett, Associate Director, SLR Consulting Limited
Cathy Hodgson, Sustainability Manager, Taylor & Francis