In the world of scientific publishing, the editor plays a major role in the review process that not only improves the quality of the author's contribution, but also contributes to improvements in research as a whole. For such a key position, it is in the interest of the editor, the author and the publisher to discuss ways of improving the quality and speed of the editorial process, thereby attracting the best authors to the journal.

To facilitate this discussion, we host conferences for our editors. They are a unique forum for meeting other Elsevier editors from other sciences and other countries, sharing ideas and learning about new developments in publishing.

Forthcoming Editor Conferences

• 26 to 28 March 2010, Berlin (Physical and Social Science)
• 23 to 25 April 2010, San Francisco (Life and Health Sciences)
• 8 to 10 October 2010, Asia (All disciplines)
• 12 to 14 November 2010, Boston, For new editors (all disciplines)
• 26 to 28 November 2010, Amsterdam, For new editors (all disciplines)

Please contact your publisher for more information on forthcoming Editor Conferences.

One editor reported on his experience of a recent conference in his journal Editorial.

Other conferences of interest to Editors

The European Association of Science Editors is holding a conference on   Integrity in Science Communication in Pisa,
Italy, from 16-19 September 2009.

Please note this is not an Elsevier conference.