Scilight Press

26 November 2026 | RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Scilight Press warmly welcomes editors and experts in scholarly publishing to the 4th Scilight Seminar on the Development of High-Quality Journals.

The Seminar will bring together experts from the academic publishing industry, journal editors, editorial board members, and representatives from major indexing databases to discuss emerging trends, new models, and future opportunities in scholarly publishing. Key topics will include 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 their experiences in international journal development, high-quality submissions, academic impact, and journal management.

High-Quality Journal Development Roundtables

The Seminar will feature in-depth discussions on the future development of scientific journals. Speakers will share practical experiences and explore how emerging technologies, innovative publishing models, and academic collaboration can create new momentum for journal development.

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 in China, bringing together journal editors, researchers, and publishing professionals for in-depth discussions on the development of high-quality scientific journals.

Highlights from Previous Seminars

The 1st Scilight Seminar on High-Quality Journal Development, 2023

The 2nd Scilight Seminar on High-Quality Journal Development, 2024

The 3rd Scilight Seminar on High-Quality Journal Development, 2025

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

Date: 26 November 2026
Venue: RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Further venue and transportation information will be provided in due course.

Registration

Registration will open in September 2026.

The registration / RSVP 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 the latest updates, collaboration opportunities, or enquiries about participation, please contact marketing@sciltp.com.

Important Dates

September 2026
Registration Opens

October 2026
Programme Released

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