Technology for Impact – Reshaping research visibility, engagement and influence
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 2pm BST, 3pm CEST, 9am EDT – supported by Elsevier
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Research impact is no longer determined solely by publications and citations.
As AI transforms discovery, new communication channels emerge and expectations around engagement continue to evolve, institutions, libraries and publishers are rethinking how research reaches and influences the audiences that matter.
From discoverability and audience engagement to scholarly communication and research dissemination, technology is playing an increasingly important role in the research impact journey.
Join Research Information and a panel of experts from across the scholarly communications ecosystem as we explore the technologies, trends and approaches helping research move beyond publication and towards meaningful influence.
This discussion will examine how technology is changing the way research impact is created, supported and amplified as pathways between publication and real-world influence are becoming more complex.
Our panellists will explore how institutions, libraries and publishers can improve the visibility, accessibility and reach of research, and how technology is helping research connect with policymakers, practitioners, industry and wider society. How can technology help research reach, engage and influence the people who can benefit from it?
Who should attend?
• Research offices and institutional leaders
• Academic and research librarians
• Society publishers
• Commercial publishers
• Scholarly communications professionals
• Research technology and infrastructure providers
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Panellists
Charlie Rapple
Co-Founder, Kudos
Charlie is a recognised thought leader in scholarly communications and co-founder of Kudos, a platform that helps researchers and publishers increase the visibility and reach of research outputs. She has spent more than two decades working across publishing, technology and researcher engagement.
Andrew Preston
Co-Founder, Cassyni
Andrew is co-founder of Cassyni, a platform focused on making scholarly seminars, conferences and research discussions more discoverable and accessible. His work centres on expanding the role of scholarly conversations within the research communication ecosystem.
Emily Singley
Vice President, Library Relations, Elsevier
Emily works closely with academic and research libraries across North America, helping to strengthen collaboration between libraries, institutions and publishers. With a background spanning both librarianship and scholarly publishing, she brings a unique perspective on the infrastructure and partnerships that support research visibility and impact.
Eamonn O’Brien
Research Engagement Manager, SciTube
Eamonn works with researchers, institutions and publishers to improve the communication and accessibility of research through digital media, visual storytelling and audience engagement. He is passionate about helping research reach wider audiences beyond traditional academic channels.
Claire Webber
Head of Content and Engagement Marketing, IOP Publishing
Claire leads content and engagement initiatives at IOP Publishing, with a focus on helping researchers connect with audiences and maximise the visibility of their work. Her experience spans scholarly publishing, researcher engagement and the evolving ways research communities discover and consume information.
MODERATOR:
Tim Gillett,
Editor, Research Information