As we approach the kick-off of the 2025 CSE Annual Meeting,1 we’re reminded that it’s more important than ever to come together as a community to navigate the societal changes impacting science and scholarly communications. We invite you to join us May 3–6 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a metaphorical tour of publishing from the past, through the present, and onward to the future. Events will occur onsite at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, the Depot, a former train depot located in the historic Mill District of Downtown Minneapolis.2 With easy access to the Mississippi River, gourmet dining experiences, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene, there’s plenty to explore between the stimulating programming.
After a buffet breakfast networking with colleagues old and new on Monday morning, wake up with an original musical production titled, “Publish Like It’s 1999!” where the ghosts of publishing past, present, and future will celebrate our industry. From there, take a journey through the present state of publishing with more than 20 concurrent sessions to choose from on Monday and Tuesday. This year, we are offering 3 main tracks on popular topics—AI, DEIA, and research integrity—in addition to smaller tracks on professional development, production, and business operations that are core to CSE’s mission. Sessions will cover such wide-ranging topics as article reach, the recent US executive orders’ impacts on publishing, accessibility in the industry, publishing partnerships, an interactive knowledge exchange roundtable, and much more! Use the event app to personally curate your schedule to meet your needs.
The final morning of the annual meeting will feature the popular Ethics Clinic, hosted by the CSE Editorial Policy Committee. This year’s theme will focus on AI and ethics, with full audience participation to discuss case studies that explore how our industry is addressing the many different facets and approaches to AI usage and concerns.
The conference will conclude with a general session inspired by the March 2025 Science Editor special issue. This closing session will bring together thought leaders to speculate on the future of scientific publishing, peer review, open science, journals, research integrity, and more, while grounded in the reality of our uncertain, ever-changing present. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to ask questions and contribute their own insights.
Our schedule will also contain 5 short course add-on options, including the Short Course for Manuscript Editors and the Advanced Short Course on Publication Management.3 As in past years, short courses will feature subject matter experts and take place on Saturday and Sunday ahead of the main annual meeting events.
While you’re in town, make the most of the various networking opportunities offered throughout the event. Browse the booths in the exhibit hall to meet publishing experts and discuss your organization’s unique needs, and be sure to catch the Welcome Reception, President’s Reception, and Awards Luncheon, all included with registration. Back by popular demand are Dinner Conversations on Sunday and Monday evenings–sign up through the event app to be connected with a group of attendees for an evening of good food and even better company. On Sunday afternoon, join a group for a trip to the famous Mill City Museum or a walking tour of the Mill District. We will also offer Tuesday-morning yoga and on-site professional headshots; spaces are limited, so be sure to indicate your interest upon registration.
Join us in Minneapolis as we navigate the changing scholarly publishing landscape together!
References and Links
- https://cse.memberclicks.net/annual-meeting
- https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1723498515160&key=GRP&app=resvlink
- https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/short-coursesq-l
The CSE 2025 Program Committee