Charleston Conference Asia 2026
Warm greetings from the Charleston Conference team. I am Leah Hinds, the Executive Director of the Charleston Hub, the organization that hosts the annual Charleston Conference and publishes the journal Against the Grain as well as Katina Magazine. We are part of the non-profit organization Annual Reviews.
We are honored to share news of an exciting new initiative: the inaugural Charleston Conference Asia, to be held January 26–28, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
As a respected leader in the library and information community, we would like to extend a sincere invitation for you to attend this event and to kindly share the announcement with colleagues in your professional network or association.
About the Charleston Conference Asia
For over 40 years, the Charleston Conference (based in the United States) has brought together librarians, publishers, and information professionals to discuss important developments in scholarly communication. Known for its spirit of openness, collaboration, and practical dialogue, the Conference is now expanding to Asia to support deeper global engagement.
• Evolving models of scholarly publishing and open access
• Library leadership and innovation across Asia
• Global collaboration in research and knowledge sharing
• Generative AI: Examining both the promising potential and the concerns it raises for libraries and scholarly publishing.
• Equity: Developing strategies to ensure research from all regions is equally recognized and valued, while making learning opportunities accessible to everyone.
• Sustainable Development Goals: Advancing regional and global efforts to leverage academic knowledge in support of the UN’s SDGs.
The event will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions—providing opportunities for rich exchange across cultures and professional sectors.
Your Role and Support
We hope you will consider:
• Attending the conference to share your experiences and insights
• Encouraging colleagues and members of your institution or association to participate
• Sharing this this message within your networks
• Following us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/charleston-hub/) to keep up with future announcements
Event Details
January 26–28, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
More Information: https://www.charleston-hub.com/charleston-conference-asia/
Registration: https://charlestonconference.regfox.com/cc-asia-2026
If you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to collaborate, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].