Bringing editors and Elsevier together
Hans Kort


Editors’ Conferences provide an opportunity for important dialogue between journal editors and Elsevier. “The first conference was held in 2001, and we’ve held 29 conferences in total,” explains Hans Kort, Associate Director of Research and Academic Relations, responsible for these conferences from their inception. “The conferences provide editors with the opportunity to meet, and hear directly from, (senior) Elsevier employees about developments in the company and the wider scholarly communications market.”

Conference programs usually include presentations and interactive sessions, and cover topics ranging from editorial systems and technology to strategy and publishing trends.

Paul Evans

“Research, by its very nature, is progressive and future-focused,” says Paul Evans, Senior Vice President of Publishing and Research Relations. “In this ever-changing environment, it is important for Elsevier to work within the research community, and not just for it.” By tailoring the conferences to fit the editors’ expressed needs and suggestions, Elsevier provides a platform for discussion of the topics most compelling for its participants.

Evans, who has a strong publishing background and an eye on future development, says Elsevier’s relationship with stakeholders in research organizations is key. “Our partnership with editors is crucial to our success in engaging with the global research community and satisfying their needs. I welcome suggestions from all editors about ways we can improve the Editors’ Conferences, and any other initiatives involving this all-important group.”

If you have an feedback or ideas for improvement, please contact Paul Evans at p.evans@elsevier.com.

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