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

Increasing impact: Easy ways to make your presentations accessible and inclusive webinar #1

Dust off the January blues by upskilling and taking action to embed inclusion into your everyday presentation practices.    We will share highlights of our newly released Presenters Inclusivity Guide to support you in making your presentations more accessible and inclusive, at STM events and across the broader industry.    The guide is designed as a ready-to-use, accessible slide deck template. It offers a clear starting...

Increasing impact: Easy ways to make your presentations accessible and inclusive webinar #2

Dust off the January blues by upskilling and taking action to embed inclusion into your everyday presentation practices.    We will share highlights of our newly released Presenters Inclusivity Guide to support you in making your presentations more accessible and inclusive, at STM events and across the broader industry.    The guide is designed as a ready-to-use, accessible slide deck template. It offers a clear starting...

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...

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...