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Peer Review Week 2026
Exploring the Capacity Challenge in Peer ReviewAs submission volumes grow and expectations for faster decisions rise, peer review is being asked to do more than ever before. This Peer Review Week (14-18 September 2026), in collaboration with the European Association of Science Editors (EASE), we explore how the community can strengthen peer review capacity while preserving the quality, trust, and integrity it depends on.
Live Panel Discussion
Insights from publishing industry leaders
Resources & Interviews
Guides and perspectives from experts
Peer Review Walkthrough
Practical guidance from a publishing expert
Global Survey: What Will Make the Future of Peer Review Sustainable?
As research grows, so does the demand for peer review. But can the current system keep up? Join us in advancing the conversation on the future of peer review by sharing your perspectives.
Live Panel Discussion
Insights from publishing industry leaders
Resources & Interviews
Guides and perspectives from experts
Peer Review Walkthrough
Practical guidance from a publishing expert
Meet the experts joining us for Peer Review Week 2026
Laura Dormer
Maryam Sayab
Roohi Ghosh
Alice Meadows
Dr. Raffaella Gozzelino
Daniel Gorelick, PhD
Mario Malički
What's in store for Peer Review Week 2026
Live Panel Discussion: Reviewer Fatigue, Invisible Labor, and the Sustainability Problem
- The peer review system depends on volunteer effort but that goodwill is reaching its limits. As reviewer fatigue grows, should publishers rethink expectations, institutions reward reviewing as scholarly contribution, or authors share more of the responsibility? Join leading experts as they discuss who should shoulder the burden of sustaining peer review and how the community can ensure its future.
Sep 16, 20268:30 PM IST | 11:00 AM ETInterview: Peer Review in the Age of AI. What Should Stay Human?
- Experts from across the industry share their perspectives on how AI is shaping the evolving peer review process, the opportunities and risks it presents, and the human skills and responsibilities they believe are critical to preserving trust, integrity, and rigor across the scholarly publishing ecosystem.
Experts
Sep 14-18, 2026Live Demo: From Submission to Decision - A Live Peer Review Walkthrough
- Step into the shoes of a peer reviewer and experience the manuscript review process firsthand. Through a live review walkthrough, participants will see how reviewers assess the quality, novelty, methodology, and presentation of a manuscript. Interactive polls throughout the session will allow participants to make review decisions alongside the expert, making this an engaging and practical learning experience.
Expert
Sep 15, 20266:30 PM IST | 9:00 AM ET
Your perspective can shape the future of peer review
What motivates reviewers? What causes fatigue? What changes are needed to support a sustainable peer review system? Share your insights in our global survey and help shape the conversation during Peer Review Week 2026.
A word from Roohi Ghosh, co-chair of Peer Review Week Committee
The peer review system we navigate today is an inherited one, but this generation has the opportunity to build the system it needs. The future of peer review isn't about choosing between volume, speed, and quality; it's about redesigning the system so we no longer have to. I hope that in ten years, we'll look back at today's bottlenecks not as unavoidable realities, but as problems we chose to solve.
Roohi Ghosh , Ambassador for Researcher Success, CACTUS
Co-chair of Peer Review Week Committee 2026
Vice Chair, EASE India chapter
Hear from past event attendees
I'm grateful for the comprehensive coverage of numerous topics.
“The event was exceptionally well-structured, and I'm grateful for the comprehensive coverage of numerous topics. Despite the challenging audience, I gained valuable insights, and it's experts like the four of you who provide encouragement and assurance for newcomers. Thank you.”
Dr. Robert William Termanini, MD
The interactive elements kept us in the audience engaged.
“I found several aspects of this session to be commendable. The thoroughness of the presentation and the clarity of the content were particularly impressive. Additionally, the interactive elements kept us in the audience engaged and enhanced the overall learning experience.”
Philip Alimamy Conteh Jr
I got to learn quite a few things.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the session. I liked how the speakers tried to answer a variety of questions regarding peer review. I got to learn quite a few things and looking forward to the next panel discussions and sessions of the peer review week.”
P Kimisha
Loved every part of the session.
“I loved every part of the session especially when the panel took their time to explain everything in detail.”
Gabriel Kwame Agbemehia
The discussion session was really good.
“The discussion session was really good. The way they talked about the strategies used in reviewing a paper is good.”
Muhammad Aourangzaib
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Peer Review Week?
Peer Review Week is an annual global event that brings together academics, researchers, and scholarly publishing professionals to celebrate and discuss the critical role of peer review in advancing research. Each year, Peer Review Week is centered around a theme selected through community input, reflecting key conversations and emerging priorities within scholarly publishing. The 2026 theme is Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality. To learn more about the theme, click here. - 02
How is the theme for Peer Review Week selected?
The Peer Review Week theme is selected through a community-driven process led by the Peer Review Week Steering Committee. Researchers, publishers, editors, and members of the scholarly community contribute ideas and participate in voting to help identify the theme that best reflects current priorities and challenges in peer review. - 03
Who is involved in organizing Peer Review Week?
Several organizations and individuals from the scholarly publishing industry volunteer to organize their own Peer Review Week events each year. The organizers and hosts include publishers, journal editors, researchers, librarians, science communicators, research support and editing organizations, and scholarly publishing professionals from across the globe. Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, has proudly been a member of the Peer Review Week organizing committee since 2016 and we continue to support and contribute to this global initiative for Peer Review Week 2026. Sign up now! - 04
What events can I expect from Peer Review Week and how do they benefit me?
Every year Peer Review Week features a variety of events and activities hosted by organizations and institutions worldwide. These include webinars, panel discussions, workshops, expert insights, blogs, videos, and podcasts centered around the theme. By participating, you will have the opportunity to engage with researchers, editors, publishers, and industry experts, gain valuable perspectives, and take part in discussions shaping the future of peer review. - 05
How can I be part of Editage’s Peer Review Week 2026 event?
Participation is easy! Simply register using our sign-up form. Once registered, you will receive access to our Peer Review Week live event, featured content, curated resources, and important updates. Join a global community of researchers, editors, and publishing professionals and take part in meaningful conversations around the future of peer review. Sign up now!
About Editage
Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications, was formed in 2002 to help researchers across the world overcome the barriers of language and geography, and get published in international journals. Over 20+ years, it has evolved to meet the changing needs of researchers from 190+ countries and helped them communicate the impact of their work to the widest possible audience.
About EASE
EASE (The European Association of Science Editors) is an international community of editors from diverse backgrounds, linguistic traditions and professional experience who share a passion of science and scholarly communication, editing and publishing.