FORCE2026
Join us for FORCE2026, where researchers, publishers, librarians, developers, funders, and other stakeholders come together to discuss challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of scholarly communication.
Building on the success of previous FORCE11 conferences, the 2026 edition will focus on fostering collaboration and inclusive approaches. The theme “To Go Far, Go Together” emphasizes the importance of partnership and cooperation across disciplines, technologies, and geopolitical boundaries in addressing the complex challenges and disruptions facing scholarly communication today. As technological disruption reshapes research practices and global political shifts influence knowledge exchange, our collective wisdom becomes more essential than ever.
Register Now!
Join us in Singapore for three days of collaboration, innovation, and community! Secure your spot at FORCE2026 today.
Registration Rates:
Early Bird: USD 275 (until 15 March 2026, 11:59 PM SGT)
Standard: USD 350 (1 March - 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM SGT)
Day Pass - entry to one day of conference: USD 150 (24 February - 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM SGT)
Author Rate: USD 180 (limited to 1 author per accepted submission)*
*Accepted authors will receive a unique coupon code via email.
Please note: A 3% platform processing fee will be added to your total at checkout.
Important Dates:
Early Bird deadline: 15 March 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (UTC+8)
Registration closes: 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (UTC+8)
Accommodation
We’ve partnered with three hotels to offer you special conference rates.
Oakwood Bencoolen is within walking distance of the venue, while Citadines Rochor (10 minutes) and The Robertson House (15-20 minutes) are easily accessible via Singapore’s excellent public transport system.
Book before 27 May 2026 to secure the preferential rates. For booking details and additional hotel options, visit our Accommodation Guide
Keynote Speakers
Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors who made FORCE2026 possible.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Welcome Reception Sponsors
Day 3 Reception Sponsor
Frequently Asked Questions
The conference is in-person format. The schedule will be available on the website close to conference date. Check the schedule regularly for updates and changes.
We accept :
Short presentation
Lightning talk
Poster
Panel discussion
Birds-of-a-feather / Unconference
Call for proposals is now open until 23:59 (11:59 PM) on 9 November 2025, Anywhere on Earth. Please go here to view the Call for Proposal. Accepted authors will receive a special registration rate, limited to 1 author per submission.
Early Bird rate (USD 275) is available until 15 March 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (UTC+8).
Standard rate (USD 350) is available from 1 March to 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (UTC+8).
Day Pass (USD 150) is available from 24 February to 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (UTC+8).
Registration opens until 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (UTC+8).
Accepted authors will receive a special registration rate, limited to 1 author per submission.
More than 30 days before conference start: 100% refund
Less than 30 days before conference start: No refund
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to force2026@smu.edu.sg
Effective date is when the email request is received
Platform fees are non-refundable
Substitutions allowed up to 2 weeks before the conference (via email to force2026@smu.edu.sg)
You can contact us at force2026@smu.edu.sg
Location
Singapore Management University
81 Victoria Street
Singapore
Singapore, 188065
Dates
Registration period:
October 15, 2025 - 12:00 AM +08 - May 24, 2026 - 11:59 PM +08
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact force2026@smu.edu.sg
