Registration is free for publishers.
Publisherspeak US 2026 is an in-person unconference-style event by Kriyadocs, taking place on September 22, 2026 at the AGU Conference Center in Washington, DC. This event brings together stakeholders from the publishing industry to collaborate, generate innovative ideas, and acquire actionable insights to overcome the challenges faced in scholarly publishing today.
Registration is free for publishers. If you’re in the scholarly publishing industry, this is a rare opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of academic publishing — without a registration fee.
Meet the Conference Chair
We’re excited to announce Audra Cox, Publications Director — Production at the American Physiological Society (APS), as the Conference Chair for Publisherspeak US 2026. With over two decades of experience across editorial and production workflows in the publishing industry, Audra specializes in innovative workflow development and strategic planning — including implementing new copyediting and XML tools, transitioning production workflows, and expanding thinking about metadata from submission through downstream indexing.
Why Attend Publisherspeak US?
Publisherspeak is a highly collaborative space. Unlike traditional conferences with rigid agendas, Publisherspeak uses an unconference format — meaning the sessions are shaped by attendee input. The result is conversations that actually address the challenges you’re facing right now, with peers who understand the nuances of scholarly publishing.
“Publisherspeak is a rare thing among scholarly publishing events — it’s solution-focused and built upon collaboration. They also bring together very insightful panelists and keynote speakers.”
— Joe Kelly, Microbiology Society
“Given the publishing world is changing by the hour, Publisherspeak is an important venue to keep connected with the collective knowledge.”
— Prabha Choubina, ACAMH
“Publisherspeak UK 2025 was a great event. Fascinating updates, thought-provoking presentations and discussions, and a brilliant networking opportunity. I’d thoroughly recommend attending if you work in scholarly publishing.”
— Rebecca Linssen, Wound Care People
The Day’s Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Registrations & Coffee |
| 9:30 AM – 9:40 AM | Welcome Address |
| 9:40 AM – 10:35 AM | Keynote Address with Q&A |
| 10:35 AM – 10:45 AM | Short Break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:25 PM | Show & Tell Sessions (Industry Success Stories) with Q&A |
| 12:25 PM – 1:25 PM | Unconference-Style Lunch Break |
| 1:25 PM – 2:50 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:50 PM – 3:05 PM | Short Break |
| 3:05 PM – 4:05 PM | Panel Discussion with Q&A |
| 4:05 PM – 4:15 PM | Wrap-Up |
| 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking Reception |
Where to Stay
The AGU Conference Center is located in the heart of Washington DC. If you’re traveling from out of town, book early — September is a busy month in the capital.
American Guest House, a top-rated bed and breakfast in Washington DC’s historic Kalorama neighborhood, is just minutes from Dupont Circle and within easy reach of the AGU Conference Center. Guests enjoy a full homemade breakfast, fast Wi-Fi, and a quiet, residential setting — ideal for conference stays.
Check Availability for Your September DC Trip
Ready to register? Visit kriyadocs.com/publisherspeak-us-2026 to register your interest.
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