Registration is now open for the 2026 PKP AGM! Discover the latest in PKP community-driven achievements, connect, and shape the future of open access. Please join us on Wednesday May 27th 2026, at 8 AM PDT.
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) continues to grow and thrive thanks to the collaboration, innovation, and global support of the international community. From developers and librarians to editors and scholars, our ecosystem of contributors makes everything possible — including our open-source platforms like Open Journal Systems (OJS), Open Monograph Press (OMP), and Open Preprint Systems (OPS).
We invite you to be part of our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), an essential gathering that offers updates on our progress throughout the 2025 fiscal year and looks ahead to PKP’s next chapter in open access leadership.
You don’t have to be an expert in software development to join in!
Attend the PKP AGM
Our AGM is a space to connect, reflect, and shape the direction of open scholarly communication. Whether you’ve been part of PKP’s journey for years or are just discovering us, your voice is welcome.
Who should attend?
- PKP contributors and community members
- Software development partners and technical specialists
- In-kind contributors
- Editors, reviewers, and journal managers
- Scholarly societies and associations
- Librarians and libraries (including digital initiative teams)
- Researchers, authors, and institutional leaders
- Anyone curious about open access models, especially diamond open access
No Tech Background Needed
You don’t need to be a developer to participate or contribute. If you’re:
- A university librarian exploring sustainable open access
- A journal editor considering transitioning from commercial publishers
- A researcher or stakeholder looking to support equitable, independent publishing
…the PKP AGM is the place for you.
Join us at the AGM to:
- Discover the latest developments in PKP’s open infrastructure
- Engage with the roadmap for the future of open publishing
- Connect with changemakers advancing a world where research and scholarship is open to everyone
AGM Agenda
Our annual report will be distributed to all registrants and our wider community ahead of the meeting. The agenda for this meeting is:
1. Welcome, Introductions, Advisory Committee Update (5 min), withChair of PKP’s Advisory Committee, Marco Tullney
- Welcome
- AC update
- Introducing Teresa Lee
2. Opening Remarks, Strategic Plan Update & Financial Highlights (8 min), with Managing Director, Teresa Lee, and Scientific Director, Juan Pablo Alperin
3. Update from Scientific Director (5 min), with Juan Pablo Alperin
- COMET
- Beacon data
- Other research updates
4. Development Team Update (12 min), with Project Manager, Magnus Lu
- Release Management & Prioritization
- Open Research Europe (ORE): Development Impact
- OJS 3.6 highlights and improvements
5. Community Team Update (12 min), with Associate Director for Community Engagement and Outreach, Urooj Nizami, Librarian and Education Manager, Emma Uhl, and Coalition Publica Senior Coordinator, Jeanette Hatherill
- New members, collaborations, engagement highlights
- Education
- Coalition Publica Update
6. Community Question Answer and Open Discussion (15 min), facilitated by Marco Tullney
This AGM will be recorded and shared with the public. The hosts will disable microphones and video screens, and there will be opportunities for questions and comments.
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Thank you for considering joining the AGM. We hope to meet you there!
