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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STM’s Enforcement Task Force Open House

STM’s Enforcement Task Force (ETF) was established in 2007 in tandem with a committee that existed at the time, the Intellectual Property Committee. The purpose of the ETF has always been, generally, to protect STM members’ rights by identifying risks that threaten the STM industry as a whole. It is meant to fill a gap...

STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

Publishing Builds Bridges In a world facing shared challenges, academic publishing plays a powerful—yet often overlooked—role in science diplomacy. Advancing trust, cooperation, and the global infrastructure that supports science helps research flow across borders and during times of crisis. STM Frankfurt 2025 is where this conversation continues. We’ll explore the ways we can support resilience,...

STM Social Responsibility Knowledge Sharing Session – Members only

We’re pleased to invite you to an STM Social Responsibility (members only) Knowledge Sharing Session —an informal and interactive event where you can: Learn about the STM Social Responsibility Committee’s vision and goals. Celebrate the impactful work of our Social Responsibility Task & Finish Groups through lightning talks and initiative showcases. Share your feedback and discover opportunities to get...

STM Innovator Fair 2025

Tuesday 9th December 2025 | STM Innovator Fair Join us as we kick off the first day of the STM Innovation & Integrity Days with our annual Innovator Fair. Here, you meet the industry’s top innovators and trailblazers as they present their latest breakthroughs: the technologies and concepts transforming how we advance trusted research. This...

STM Research Integrity Day 2025

Wednesday 10th December 2025 | STM Research Integrity Day Join us for the second day of STM’s Innovation & Integrity Days 2025 to learn more about the latest trends in research integrity, interact with the STM Integrity Hub Please note the change of venue: we’re convening at the BMA House in London. See what’s in...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

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