The UKSG Annual Conference is a major event in the scholarly communications calendar which attracts delegates each year from around the world – librarians, publishers, content providers, consultants and intermediaries. The conference combines high-quality plenary presentations, lightning talks, workshops, posters and breakout sessions with entertaining social events and trade exhibition.
When
Monday, March 30, 2026 – 08:00 BST
to
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – 13:30 BST
Where
Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
Glasgow
G3 8YW, United Kingdom
Venue Photos
About the Event
Registration
Registration will open shortly.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Glasgow!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Content Online are handling the sponsorship again this year – please contact Albert Morian albert@contentonline.com or sign up to our mailing list here. You can view the sponsorship brochure here.
Exhibition
Bookings for the exhibition will open on 25 November at 2pm UK time – Please bookmark: https://uksg.jewelion.com and the site will be open for bookings on the 25th at 2pm, UK time. You can download the floorplan here
The 2026 Exhibitor Manual can be found here. All exhibitors can find supplier information for catering, electrics, furniture, IT and signage etc here
Accommodation
Accommodation is not covered by the delegate fee. The official online accommodation bookings service is now open – click here to view and book a range of hotels. Accommodation is sold on a first come, first served basis and will be available until 13th March, however we recommend securing your accommodation as soon as possible.
The Glasgow Convention bureau also provide a booklet containing special delegate offers and discounts for a variety of local tours and restaurants – this can be found here
Travel to Glasgow
More information on how to get to the SEC can be found here
ScotRail offer a special discounted train ticket for delegates travelling between the city centre and the SEC by train. The Conference Rover costs just £5 for up to 5 days’ travel. More information.
The Glasgow Convention bureau also provide a booklet containing special delegate offers and discounts for a variety of local tours and restaurants – this can be found here
Your access needs
We’re committed to running accessible training and events. We want you to feel welcome, included, and able to fully engage in our sessions.
To help us, please share any access needs you have when prompted by our booking form. We may be in touch to ensure we’re making the right adjustments.
We plan to have a quiet room (no meetings or calls please), more details will follow nearer the time of the event.
From information is available from the Accessible Travel Hub providing information and resources about accessible travel in Scotland – click here
Further information on access facilities for the city of Glasgow can be found here.
If you have any more questions or need more information please do not hesitate to contact events (at) uksg.org.
Conference App
The conference app will be available nearer the conference, all registered delegates will receive and email with details on how to download the app. More details on the event app can be found here.
The app includes information on:
- sessions and speakers (build your own programme)
- delegates lists
- sponsors and exhibitors
- maps
- take part in ‘The Passport Game’ with a chance to win £100 in vouchers
- additional information/logistics
- polls, Q&A, session chat
- community/networking pages including ice breaking area’s.
John Merriman Award/Sponsored Places
More details on sponsored places will be available shortly.
The John Merriman award is supported by the generous sponsorship of Taylor & Francis Group
With thanks to our sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Feedback
The conference was great and was organised really well. Everyone was really friendly and I gained loads from it.
Previous delegate
I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and look forward to returning next year.
Previous delegate