Scilight Press

A Dedicated Programme of ICNASA 2026

26 November 2026 | RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

The 4th Scilight Seminar on the Development of High-Quality Journals will be held as part of ICNASA 2026 at RMIT University, Melbourne. As a dedicated programme within the conference, the Seminar will bring together editors, researchers, academic publishers, and experts in scholarly communication to exchange insights on the development of high-quality scientific journals.

Scilight Press warmly welcomes editors and experts in scholarly publishing to this special programme. The Seminar will explore emerging trends, new publishing models, and future opportunities in scholarly publishing, with a focus on collaborative innovation, artificial intelligence, open science, research evaluation, and the high-quality development of scientific journals.

The Seminar aims to provide an open and professional platform for international exchange, fostering collaboration among journals, editors, researchers, and publishing organizations, and exploring new directions for scholarly publishing in an era of collaborative innovation.

Highlights

Insights from International Publishing Experts

Leading experts in scholarly publishing will share insights into global publishing trends and discuss emerging opportunities and challenges facing the publishing industry in the era of artificial intelligence.

Experiences from Journal Editors

Journal editors from Australia and other regions will share practical experiences in international journal development, attracting high-quality submissions, enhancing academic impact, and managing scholarly journals.

High-Quality Journal Development Roundtables

The Seminar will feature in-depth discussions on the future development of scientific journals. Speakers will exchange practical experiences and explore how emerging technologies, innovative publishing models, and academic collaboration can support the sustainable development of high-quality journals.

Networking and Collaboration

The Seminar will provide opportunities for editors, publishing professionals, researchers, and other members of the scholarly community to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations across journals, institutions, and disciplines.

Previous Seminars

The Scilight Seminar on the Development of High-Quality Journals has been successfully held three times, bringing together journal editors, researchers, and publishing professionals for in-depth discussions on the development of high-quality scientific journals.

Highlights from Previous Seminars

Who Should Attend

The Seminar is designed for professionals involved in scholarly publishing, research, and academic communication, including:

• Editors-in-chief, associate editors, and editorial board members
• Researchers and research administrators from universities and research institutions
• Academic publishers and publishing professionals
• Scientific journal editors and editorial professionals
• Experts in research evaluation and scholarly databases
• Researchers and academics interested in the future of scientific journals and scholarly publishing

Date & Venue

Event: ICNASA 2026
Programme: The 4th Scilight Seminar on the Development of High-Quality Journals
Date: 26 November 2026
Venue: RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

The Seminar will be held as a dedicated programme within ICNASA 2026. Venue and transportation information is available through the ICNASA website

Registration

Registration will open in September 2026.

The registration page will be available once registration opens.

Programme

The full programme, including presentation topics, speakers, session details, and roundtable information, will be released in October 2026.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the 4th Scilight Seminar, participation, collaboration opportunities, or programme updates, please contact:
marketing@sciltp.com.

For enquiries related to ICNASA 2026, including conference registration, accommodation, transportation, and other general conference matters, please visit the official ICNASA website.

Important Dates

September 2026
Registration Opens

October 2026
Programme Released

26 November 2026
The 4th Scilight Seminar on the Development of High-Quality Journals