The Researcher to Reader Conference convenes annually to examine the evolving relationship between scholarly research and its dissemination to readers. The 2027 edition, scheduled for 23–24 February, continues this tradition by bringing together voices from across the publishing ecosystem. The programme is structured around invited contributions, ensuring a curated mix of perspectives that reflect the conference's commitment to rigorous dialogue. While the call for papers for the upcoming conference is now closed, the organisers have signalled that the programme will combine invited contributions with selected proposals. This approach allows for a balanced exploration of themes pertinent to the researcher-to-reader continuum, from production and distribution to reception and impact. The conference does not disclose fees or prizes at this stage, and no specific location has been announced. For creative practitioners engaged with the written word—whether as authors, editors, or scholars—the Researcher to Reader Conference offers a forum to interrogate the infrastructures that shape how texts reach audiences. The absence of a stated fee or prize does not diminish the value of participation; rather, it underscores the conference's focus on intellectual exchange over material reward.