Meet Team CACTUS at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

Fueled by 23 years of technology and human expertise, CACTUS is a global leader in AI for academic publishing.

Live Demos at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

Experience our solutions in action through dedicated demo sessions.

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Agentic Decision Support System for Journal Launches, Audits and workflow efficiency

See how AI-driven decision support accelerates operations, optimizes workflows and audits to help publication teams act with clarity and speed.

15 Oct

9:00 CET

16 Oct

9:00 CET

Accelerating Peer Review with AI 

Learn how AI pre-screens manuscripts to lighten reviewer load and cut decision timelines dramatically.

15 Oct

10:30 CET

16 Oct

10:30 CET

AI-driven Multi-media formats for Accessibility and ADA Compliance

Discover how AI transforms research into engaging audio, video and social media formats to amplify visibility.

15 Oct

12:00 CET

16 Oct

12:00 CET

AI for Conferences & Post-Publication Safeguards

Discover how AI validates research and highlights newsworthy work at conferences, and also safeguards journal integrity with post-publication audits and investigations.

15 Oct

13:30 CET

Conversational AI for Author Engagement 

See how next-gen conversational AI tools engage authors and deliver instant, insightful interactions.

15 Oct

15:00 CET

Rejections, Retractions, Readership & Author Insights 

Gain a competitive edge with AI-driven analytics that uncover patterns in rejections, retractions and readership.

16 Oct

15:00 CET

Safeguarding Submission Integrity & Quality with AI 

Explore AI-powered submission checks that ensure manuscripts are compliant, accurate and integrity-ready.

15 Oct

16:30 CET

16 Oct

16:30 CET

Special Issues or New Journal Launch in the Age of AI 

Experience how AI modules simplify launches and special issues, ensuring speed, efficiency and sustainable growth.

16 Oct

15:00 CET

AI to Streamline Conferences  

Discover how AI validates abstracts, authors and references while highlighting newsworthy research for broader reach.

17 Oct

9:00 CET

AI for Post-Publication Safeguards 

See how AI-led audits and investigations protect your journal’s integrity and safeguard your publishing legacy.

17 Oct

10:30 CET

Agentic Decision Support System for Journal Launches, Audits and workflow efficiency

See how AI-driven decision support accelerates operations, optimizes workflows and audits to help publication teams act with clarity and speed.

15 Oct

9:00 CET

16 Oct

9:00 CET

Learn how AI pre-screens manuscripts to lighten reviewer load and cut decision timelines dramatically.

15 Oct

10:30 CET

16 Oct

10:30 CET

Discover how AI transforms research into engaging audio, video and social media formats to amplify visibility.

15 Oct

12:00 CET

16 Oct

12:00 CET

Discover how AI validates research and highlights newsworthy work at conferences, and also safeguards journal integrity with post-publication audits and investigations.

15 Oct

13:30 CET

See how next-gen conversational AI tools engage authors and deliver instant, insightful interactions.

15 Oct

15:00 CET

Gain a competitive edge with AI-driven analytics that uncover patterns in rejections, retractions and readership.

16 Oct

15:00 CET

Explore AI-powered submission checks that ensure manuscripts are compliant, accurate and integrity-ready.

15 Oct

16:30 CET

16 Oct

16:30 CET

Meet Our Team

Connect with our industry experts and discover how we can transform your publishing workflow

Nikesh Gosalia 

Chief Partnership Officer,
Global Publishers & Societies 

Meet me to explore strategic partnerships that can expand your publishing reach, open new markets and create growth opportunities tailored to your goals.

Siddharth Bhatia 

Chief Growth Officer,
Institutional Sales 

Meet me to explore how collaborative partnerships can unlock new dimensions of growth for journals and societies.

Pablo Palmeiro

Senior Vice President, Publisher
and Society Partnerships

Meet me to explore how strategic research promotion through visuals, videos and multimedia can amplify the reach and impact of your publications.  

Siddharth Varshney 

Head, AI Solutions  

Meet me to discover how our AI solutions can streamline your editorial processes, improve decision speed and scale your publishing operations. 

Christopher Leonard  

Director, Product Solutions  

Meet me to find out how our expert peer reviewer network can reduce backlogs, speed up decision-making and maintain the highest review quality. 

Shilpi Mehra

Director, Product  

Meet me to see how our hybrid integrity and peer review solutions catch poor-quality submissions early and streamline workflows.

Rachel Ennis

Manager, B2B Marketing 

Meet me to discuss integrated strategies that combine marketing and publishing expertise to grow journal visibility, engage audiences and strengthen your brand.

Our Solutions at a Glance 

Comprehensive tools and services designed to revolutionize scholarly publishing workflows

Enterprise-grade AI tools, built to automate editorial checks, detect issues and improve accessibility. Designed to fit seamlessly into your publishing workflows. Check out our AI Playground 

AI-powered manuscript screening that flags technical and integrity issues before peer review. Designed for editors, PPE helps maintain high submission quality and reduces downstream workload. 

A smart writing assistant that supports researchers with grammar, clarity and structure checks, helping them submit polished manuscripts faster and with more confidence.

Peer Review Services 

Access to a vetted network of 4,500+ subject specialists who can deliver timely, credible reviews. Ideal for reducing backlog, improving turnaround times and maintaining quality. 

APC Plus 

A built-in revenue solution where authors can choose promotional services during APC payment, giving publishers a share without adding any extra steps or tools.

Comprehensive author services including language editing, translation and publication support. Trusted by researchers worldwide to meet the highest academic publishing standards. 

High-quality visuals and multimedia content such as research videos, infographics and graphical abstracts that make your research more discoverable and engaging for global audiences.

See you at Frankfurt!