STM APAC & PubTech Conferences: AI, trust, and collaboration

posted on Jul 1, 2026
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STM were co-hosts of the PubTech and STM APAC Conferences last month in Beijing. The two events attracted more than 300 delegates from across 13 countries and regions, recognising the increasingly important role the Asia Pacific region plays in shaping the future of global scholarly communication.

The 4th PubTech Conference, hosted by CNPIEC in partnership with leading Chinese publishing organisations and supported by STM, explored how technology is reshaping the publishing landscape. Sessions explored the application of AI across editorial workflows, content processing, data management, and knowledge discovery, alongside the broader impact of AI on governance and trust. Read the event summary

The 2nd STM APAC Conference, jointly hosted by CNPIEC and STM, focused on openness, integrity, and inclusion across the research lifecycle. Discussions examined the evolving relationship between research and publishing, the shift beyond access towards trust and responsibility, and the balance between open access and sustainability. Read the event summary

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