March 30, 2020 | UPDATE –

Aries Systems is saddened to announce the cancellation of EMUG 2020 due to the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our attendees and staff are of the utmost importance, and the increasing concerns and escalated circumstances lead us to close registration for this event. We are actively exploring options to maintain engagement with our user community throughout this unsettling time – stay tuned for more details and updates.

March 17, 2020 | North Andover, Massachusetts –

Aries Systems invites current and prospective users of Editorial Manager® and ProduXion Manager® to attend the 18^th annual Editorial Manager User Group Meeting (EMUG 2020). Join us on June 11-12^th, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott Boston Downtown Hotel in Boston, MA – registration is now open!

Aries’ user group meetings provide EM/PM users with an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest workflow innovations, discuss advancements in the publishing industry, share workflow processes and challenges, and provide direct feedback for future product development. EMUG also offers an open forum for users to connect with Aries staff in person and network with their colleagues in the industry.

EMUG 2020 will feature customer case studies, an overview of new features, interactive workshops and consultations, a panel discussion, a keynote address, roundtable discussions, and a cocktail reception. Bring your workflow/feature wish-list to contribute to our Feature Workshop, where we brainstorm and vote on ideas to enhance the Author, Reviewer and Editor experience within the EM/PM systems.

Sessions include immersive Editorial Manager Bootcamp, ProduXion Manager User Group, Update on LiXuid Manuscript, EAR reporting case studies, Panel Discussion: AI and Machine Learning Supporting Peer Review, Boosting Reviewer Engagement, UX/UI Workshop, Increased Convenience for Editors and more! Review the meeting agenda for additional details.

Register before May 18^th to take advantage of the early-bird registration rate! A block of rooms is also available at the Courtyard Marriott for attendees at a discounted rate. Book your stay for EMUG 2020!

Space is limited – register for EMUG 2020 today! We hope to see you there!

*PLEASE NOTE: As updates and new restrictions continue to be released regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we will closely follow official recommendations and mandates around events and social gatherings. We will keep you informed on the status of EMUG 2020 as we determine whether it will have to be postponed or moved to a virtual setting to ensure the safety of our registrants, partners, and team.

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Aries Systems transforms the way scholarly publishers bring high-value content to the world. Aries’ innovative and forward-looking workflow solutions manage the complexities of modern print and electronic publishing­–from submission, to editorial management and peer review, to production tracking and publishing channel distribution. As the publishing environment evolves, Aries Systems is committed to delivering solutions that help publishers and scholars enhance the discovery and dissemination of human knowledge on a global scale. Aries Systems was acquired by Elsevier in September 2018. Publish faster, publish smarter, with Aries Systems.

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