Cactus Communications

In two days, Nikesh Gosalia will be joining the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Summer Symposium 2026 for the session, “The Importance of Global Research in Achieving the SDGs.”

The discussion will examine how editorial leadership, journal policies, and peer review practices can support SDG progress by encouraging global participation, equitable authorship, interdisciplinary research, transparency, data integrity, and stronger integration of SDG-related practices into editorial workflows and policies.

The session will also look at the broader challenges shaping global research today, including funding pressures, geopolitical shifts, accessibility, and international collaboration.

We’d love for you to be part of the conversation. Registrations are still open. We hope to see you there:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2jcMLWAxSpKagG-sCQZeKg #/registration

Safe to say the team did not keep it “6-7” after bringing home a Gold and a Silver at the EPIC Awards this year. 🏆🥂

We’re delighted to share that CACTUS was recognized with:

🥇Gold for SmartScreen by Paperpal Preflight for our work with Wolters Kluwer, helping publishers and authors identify language, technical compliance and structural gaps before manuscripts enter peer review helping reduce avoidable delays and improve submission readiness from the start.

🥈 Silver for the AGU Author Video Series by CACTUS Digital Media Solutions for our work with AGU, recognized in the Voices of Discovery category for transforming complex scientific research into engaging, accessible, story-driven video content designed to help research connect with wider audiences.

These recognitions represent months of collaboration, problem-solving, reviews, revisions and creative thinking from teams that genuinely care about improving publishing workflows and helping research more accessible, engaging and impactful.

Very proud of the teams behind both these wins.

P.S. For everyone about to Google what “6-7” means: it basically just means acting chill and unbothered… which the team obviously couldn’t do after the wins.🤪

As the world moves closer to 2030, the need for credible, inclusive and globally representative research has never been more important.

At the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Summer Symposium 2026, Nikesh Gosalia will be joining the session, “The Importance of Global Research in Achieving the SDGs,” to discuss how editorial leadership, peer review, journal policies, and equitable authorship can help strengthen the global research ecosystem in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The conversation will also explore the growing challenges shaping scholarly publishing today, from funding pressures and geopolitical shifts to accessibility, research integrity and stronger international collaboration.

The session is open to all. We hope to see you there!

You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2jcMLWAxSpKagG-sCQZeKg #/registration

Just 1 day to go for SSP's 48th Annual Meeting!

We’ll be there for some important conversations shaping scholarly publishing- from Chris Leonard’s industry breakout session, Fixing the Last Mile of Peer Review, to Chirag Jay Patel joining the opening plenary moderated discussion, Navigating the Paradox: Adaptation, Innovation, and Collaboration.

In between sessions, you’ll find us at Booth 106 talking about peer review, AI, accessibility, research integrity, discoverability, publishing workflows and probably debating where to get the best coffee nearby.

While SSP keeps the schedule packed, Chula Vista has a few gems worth stepping away for. So, if you’re joining SSP this year, here’s CACTUS' unofficial guide to making the most of the city whether you’re looking for a good conversation spot, a quiet reset between meetings or something a little unexpected.

If you’re around, come say hi. Meet us at the conference, grab a coffee with us between sessions or book a meeting and head to one of these spots with us. We’re always up for good conversations!

We’ve all been there. Sitting in a session, hearing a conversation and thinking, “There’s no way I’m the only one thinking this.”🫣

So, this year at , we’re taking the conversation off the record. Join us at Booth 106 and answer one question:

What’s the industry going to realize too late?

Scan the QR code to submit your answer or drop your response in the fishbowl for a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of AirPods. Winners will be announced on 29th May, Friday at the booth. We also have chocolates and a few more fun giveaways waiting for you at the booth. 😉

We're really excited to see each and every one of you in Chula Vista!

Straight from the 'Land of Smiles', CACTUS is privileged to partner with Thailand Scientific Research & Innovation for the 14th edition of Global Research Council in Bangkok.

🌏 Meet the CACTUS Team at the 14th Global Research Council Annual Meeting 2026!

We are proud to participate as an Industry Partner at the 14th Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting 2026, hosted by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

📍 Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
📅 18 – 22 May 2026

Under this year’s theme, “Building Global Research Communities for Sustainable Development,” we look forward to engaging with global research funders, policymakers, and institutional leaders on the future of research ecosystem support.

Visit the CACTUS booth to:
✨ Explore our AI-powered Grant Management System designed to help research funders streamline workflows, improve transparency, and enhance decision-making

🤝 Discuss collaboration opportunities to strengthen research impact and funding outcomes
💬 Meet our team and learn how we can supports the global research community through technology, innovation, and research enablement solutions

Together, let’s build smarter, more connected, and more sustainable research ecosystems.

Attending BiblioCon Conference 2026?

Visit our booth to unlock a 1-month free trial of our AI research Solution, designed to boost productivity and accelerate research output from idea development to publication.

Booth B42 | Cactus