Sponsors
Publishing Partners
Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis supports diverse communities of experts, researchers andknowledge makers around the world to accelerate and maximize the impact of their work. We are a leader in our field, publish across all disciplines and have one of the largest Humanities and Social Sciences portfolios. Our expertise, built on an academic publishing heritage of over 200 years, advances trusted knowledge that fosters human progress.
Our 2,400+ people, based in a global network of offices in more than 15 countries, use their skills and the latest technology to curate, validate and share impactful advanced, emergent and applied knowledge. Under the Taylor & Francis, Routledge and F1000 imprints, we publish over 2,500 journals, 8,400 new books each year and partner with more than 700 scholarly societies.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be a Global Certified Accessible™ publisher and to have achieved CarbonNeutral® certification for our operations and print publications in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol.
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press publishes books and journals and is dedicated to serving customers in higher education through world-leading research and education products and services. Working closely with the academic community, we play a leading role in advancing open research to drive greater collaboration, transparency, and accessibility.
Combining publishing excellence with innovation, we respond to the constantly
evolving needs of our customers, authors, and partners. Together, we are discovering exciting possibilities and helping people across the world unlock their potential, benefitting society and the planet.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we continually reinvest our success into the Cambridge mission. We are proud to be part of the University of Cambridge, respected for its long heritage and ethos of excellence, and we work closely with University departments, including research and teaching departments and Cambridge Assessment, to advance knowledge, learning, and research. We are a global leader in subjects such as classics, politics, physics, physiology, and maths.
Kitabwale
For more than a decade, Kitabwale has established itself as a distinguished name in the world of publishing, particularly in the domain of Hindi-English books that celebrate culture, history, and literature. With a vision to bridge linguistic and cultural divides, Kitabwale has consistently provided a platform for authors writing in both Hindi and English, encouraging them to share works that reflect the richness and diversity of India's heritage.
Under its banner, Kitabwale has released numerous titles that capture the essence of the country's traditions, historical narratives, and literary achievements. These works have resonated deeply with readers, offering them insights into India's multifaceted cultural identity. The publishing house takes pride in nurturing voices from across the nation, especially renowned Hindi authors whose contributions have shaped the literary landscape.
Kitabwale's has been honoured with the Outstanding Publisher Award in Hindi Language Publishing by the Federation of Indian Publishers at the prestigious Indian Publisher Conference.
Associate Partners
Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.
We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data.
In India, we a leading provider of courseware and learning content to higher education institutions. Our content is hybrid—digital and print. We work with some of the best authors and reviewers for creating quality content across disciplines. Additionally, we bring forth an array of Indian adaptations of globally established content.
Our courseware offerings range from Science & Mathematics, Nursing, Engineering, New-age technologies to emerging trends in Business and Management and the ever-evolving concepts and theories in Humanities and Social Sciences. We are one of the leading providers of learning content and assessments for test preparation, offering hybrid test prep material for competitive examinations like IIT JEE, NEET, CUET, UGC, UPSC and others. We
offer digital products like etexts, eLibrary, MePro, MyLab and Mastering to institutions.
Bloomsbury Digital Resources (BDR)
Bloomsbury Digital Resources (BDR) is the academic digital division of Bloomsbury Publishing, delivering high‑quality online resources that support teaching, learning, and research across the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts.
BDR partners with leading scholars, institutions, and cultural organizations to create authoritative digital platforms used by universities and libraries worldwide.
Mission:
To provide innovative and trusted digital resources that enhance academic research and learning.
Vision:
To be a global leader in scholarly digital publishing.
De Gruyter Brill
Advancing Knowledge, Shaping the Future of Scholarly Publishing
History of De Gruyter Brill We have been publishing scholarly research since the dawn of academic publishing in the 17th century. For over 300 years, De Gruyter Brill has been publishing and disseminating knowledge that is still used and built upon today.
Discover our vibrant history, our publishing highlights thus far, and how we are taking our heritage into the future to shape the next generation of scholarly publishing. Shaping the future of academic scholarship Since their inception, both publishing houses have been committed to serving scholars from all disciplines by publishing books and journals of the highest quality. After joining forces in 2024, De Gruyter Brill is now taking this mission and its heritage into the future, furthering and spreading scholarship, driven by the conviction that academic research is vital for advancing society.
De Gruyter Brill is a leading global academic publisher dedicated to advancing knowledge through high-quality scholarly content. Formed through the combination of Walter de Gruyter and Brill, the company brings together more than three centuries of publishing excellence, deep subject expertise, and a shared commitment to academic rigor and innovation.
With a strong international presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, De Gruyter Brill publishes books, journals, and digital resources that serve researchers, educators, and professionals worldwide. Its portfolio spans the humanities, social sciences, law, theology, Asian and Middle Eastern studies, history, linguistics, philosophy, and the sciences, with particular distinction in long-standing and emerging fields of global relevance.
De Gruyter Brill is known for its close collaboration with the academic community. The company partners with universities, research institutes, learned societies, and authors to develop authoritative content that supports teaching, learning, and research at the highest level. Its publications are characterized by editorial independence, robust peer review, and a strong focus on long-term scholarly value.
Innovation is central to De Gruyter Brill’s mission. The company invests continuously in digital platforms, open access publishing models, and discoverability solutions to ensure that knowledge is accessible, sustainable, and impactful. Through flexible publishing options and transparent policies, De Gruyter Brill supports the evolving needs of researchers and funding bodies around the world.
Guided by a commitment to academic freedom, diversity of perspectives, and responsible publishing, De Gruyter Brill plays a vital role in the global knowledge ecosystem. By connecting ideas across disciplines, cultures, and generations, the company helps shape the future of scholarly communication.
Headquarters: Berlin & Leiden
Core Focus: Scholarly books, journals, and digital academic content
Audience: Researchers, educators, libraries, and institutions worldwide
Elsevier
Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all.
Elsevier plays a pivotal role in advancing research within academic institutions. For academia, Elsevier provides high-quality data, analytics, and researcher tools such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Reaxys, enabling institutions to strengthen research capabilities, enhance institutional strategy, and support STEM education. Our extensive peer-reviewed content and advanced analytical technologies help institutions improve research performance, identify collaboration opportunities, and conduct funding impact assessments.
Elsevier also supports strategic research management through comprehensive research performance summaries and analytics. Additionally, Elsevier fosters collaboration across academic, industry, and government sectors through its research partnerships portal, which highlights joint projects, shared research outputs, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
