Our mission is to foster a sense of community among evidence synthesis (ES) service providers across all disciplines and lower the barrier-to-entry for new ES service providers. This conference is meant to provide space for all, regardless of experience. We all have much to learn from one another, whether you’re an ES veteran or are just becoming familiar with the concept.

We are driven by the following values:

• Reducing barriers

• Fostering a sense of community and belonging 

• Connecting across disciplines and expertise

• Continual learning

• Producing high quality research

Who?

Information professionals, librarians, and other knowledge workers who have or want to have experience in providing advanced evidence synthesis services. This is to be interpreted as broadly as possible to include staff, faculty, student, administrative, and un- or under-employed roles. If you are interested in expanding or sharing your skills or perspectives on this topic, you are welcome to attend or propose a presentation. 

What?

Evidence synthesis (ES) refers to a type of research method that attempts to identify and synthesize information to answer a research question, and  includes the more commonly recognized methods (e.g., systematic reviews), but is not exclusive. Discussions and presentations related to supporting all aspects of efforts to synthesize large quantities of evidence in some kind of structured manner are welcome.

Services do not need to be formal. Anyone who is currently providing, planning to provide, or interested in learning how to provide ES services is welcome!

Where?

Wherever you are. The entire conference will be held online-only to increase accessibility to those who might find it difficult to travel. 

Why?

This scope is driven by our mission: to create a community among evidence synthesis service providers and lower the barriers-to-entry for individuals new to the world of supporting evidence synthesis.