Open Scholarship: Authority, Community and Sustainability in the Age of Web 2.0

[June 26, 2008: The ELPUB 2008 Conference is now in full swing. Please check with conference's blog, social network and news section for continuous updates regarding webcast and new announcements. ]

The International Conference on Electronic Publishing is entering its twelfth year and ELPUB 2008 marks the first time the conference will be held in North America. The Knowledge Media Design Institute at the University of Toronto is pleased to serve as the host for this important event. We look forward to welcoming you to the cosmopolitan city of Toronto and to your participation in a lively debate about the future of scholarly communication in the ever-changing world of networking technologies.

As with previous ELPUB meetings, we look forward to a diverse contribution of original papers, workshops and tutorials, poster presentations as well as demonstrations. Highly distinguished and internationally renowned individuals will provide the opening and closing keynote addresses.

In addition to the regular programs, a variety of social programs are being planned, such as a day trip to Niagara Falls and the neighbouring wine region, walking tours of Toronto ethnic neighbourhoods, museums and galleries tours.

Conference registration will begin in January 2008. Registered participants will receive a conference package, a printed copy of the proceedings, a ticket to the opening reception, and access to all the refreshment breaks. A conference dinner and boat cruise is available at an additional fee.

Toronto is a safe, clean and beautiful city, and it is home to some of the finest visual and performing arts from around the world. If you have an adventurous palate , you will certainly not be disappointed.