Konya Academic Publishing Summit (KAPS 2026) opens

The Konya Academic Publishing Summit (KAPS 2026) has commenced at Necmettin Erbakan University. Hosted at the Ahmet Keleşoğlu Library in the Köyceğiz Campus, the event runs from September 15 to September 19.

The summit features 26 leading institutions and global firms, aiming to connect publishers, university presses, libraries, indexing organizations, editors, researchers, and authors. The program includes panels, specialized sessions, editor meetings, and B2B discussions designed to foster concrete collaborations within the publishing ecosystem.

Necmettin Erbakan University Rector Prof. Dr. Cem Zorlu emphasized the necessity for universities to build strong infrastructures that ensure produced knowledge is reliable, accessible, and open to international circulation. The event also includes participation from Turkish public institutions such as YÖK, TÜBİTAK, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Communications Directorate, and the Turkish National Agency.