Representing the publishers
trusted by scholars worldover

The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) is the global trade association that represents the world’s leading scholarly publishers, as well as organisations that provide services and support within the scholarly publishing ecosystem. Our ~150 members are from 21 countries.

We represent a diverse range of publishers — from small publishing houses to society publishers to large commercial publishers — alongside technology providers and innovators. All share a commitment to advancing trusted research and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

Meet our members

Meet the organisations that power STM. The roughly 150 academic and professional publishers, learned societies, university presses, start-ups and established players of all shapes and sizes from across the globe — united by a commitment to advancing trusted research.

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STM events are centred on collaboration and innovation — helping shape the future of scholarly publishing by convening experts, leaders and specialists to offer valuable insights, address industry challenges and connect professionals. In person, virtual and on-demand.

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What we do

As the global trade association for scholarly publishers, we focus our work on four key strategic areas of activity — supported by core services that ensure our work is collective and impactful.

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The Latest from STM

Image type taxonomy for scholarly images

A new, community-led image type taxonomy for scholarly images: open consultation We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar on image type taxonomy for scholarly images, hosted by the STM Association Alt Text Accessibility Task & Finish Group. This session will provide an overview of a new, community-led classification for scholarly images, which...

Towards the next 25 years of impact: Join the Research4Life 25th Anniversary Town Hall

For 25 years, Research4Life and its partners have transformed the global research landscape by advancing access, equity, and impact for researchers and institutions worldwide. This work delivers powerful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and supports the STM SDG Sustainability Roadmap. Join us on 12 March at 13:00 GMT to explore how we’re advancing global...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

Save the date — and chime in. Join us in Washington, DC on April 22-23 where together we will explore the topic of Scientific Publishing & the Industrial Shift: Are we future-ready? Are we fit for purpose for what lies ahead? We’d love to hear from you as we imagine the programme. Below, you’ll find...

PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference 2026

  PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference Introduction What is the PubTech Conference? Initiated in 2023 by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC), the PubTech Conference is an international and regular conference in the publishing industry dedicated to the integration of publishing and technology. The Conference brings together global publishing experts,...

STM Dinner & Conference 2026 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE!   What’s this?  Every year, the STM Community convenes in Frankfurt for STM’s Annual Conference — held conveniently right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. It brings together academic publishers, innovators, societies, funders, and universities with a common goal: advancing trusted research.  What to expect? First, a welcoming dinner on Monday, 5 October, gives...