ACM ... goes Open Access!!!

ACM goes Open Access

ACM does the right thing by going Open Access!!!

It's a 10! It warms the cockles of this old rube's heart. :)

For more than seven decades, ACM has played a pivotal role in advancing computing research, fostering collaboration, and disseminating knowledge through its world-class Digital Library, influential publications, and premier conferences.

In a significant step to broadening access to computing research, ACM has transitioned to a fully Open Access (OA) publishing model, as of January 1, 2026. This bold move marks a pivotal moment in making all ACM research content freely available and removing barriers to discovery and innovation.

ACM's journey towards Open Access has been a carefully considered, phased approach, ensuring the long-term sustainability of its publications program and the various educational, diversity, public policy, and community recognition initiatives it supports.

The move to Open Access is not just a change in policy, but a reflection of ACM's commitment to its community, where the goal is to remove barriers to publishing and accessing vital research, and accelerating the pace of discovery and innovation.