The purpose of the MDPI Manchester Summit is to create a collaborative and interactive event that enables to explore how MDPI can support excellent science and researchers in the UK and overseas. Key topics of discussion included how MDPI can promote integrity in research and enhance editor experiences, with an in-depth look into MDPI’s editorial processes. These discussions were led by senior MDPI management, including the CEO of MDPI, Stefan Tochev, and the Chair of the Scientific Review Group, Giulia Stefenelli.

The MDPI Manchester Summit serves as an invaluable forum for key players to discuss the challenges faced in the current academic publishing landscape, as well as to interface with MDPI management so that their needs and concerns are heard.

As distinguished members of the MDPI academic community, the attendance of Editorial Board Members was immensely valuable in furthering the conversation at this Summit. The MDPI Manchester Summit provided the opportunity to show gratitude for MDPI's dedication to scholarly publishing and explore avenues of collaboration with the Editorial Board Members that will shape the future of the industry.