After a brief introduction, in this moderated panel we will ask panelists to answer/comment on some of the questions below.

1. How do you see the role of printed textbooks evolving over the next decade? With the traditional 3–4 year cycle for new editions becoming less common, what alternatives—such as modular content, subscription-based materials, or AI-driven resources—are publishers exploring? Will physical and digital textbooks coexist, or will print eventually phase out entirely?

2. What are the biggest challenges digital textbooks face in adoption and effectiveness? How have textbook prices, revenue models, and accessibility concerns evolved over the last 20 years? What are publishers doing to address affordability while ensuring sustainable business models?

3. AI is rapidly advancing—how do you see its role in textbook development and learning materials? Are publishers considering AI-driven personalization, interactive problem-solving, or adaptive learning? How do you balance maintaining high-quality, peer-reviewed content with the demand for faster, more customizable digital materials?

4. Many publishers are heavily investing in digital platforms for content delivery and assessment. Do you see this as enhancing the role of educators or replacing certain aspects of teaching? How do you balance automation, efficiency, and deep learning to ensure digital tools support, rather than replace, meaningful instruction?

5. With the rise of AI-driven tools and online homework platforms, how are publishers addressing concerns about academic integrity? What role should publishers play in ensuring fair, secure assessments and preventing answer-seeking behavior? Should they take a more active role in online proctoring and assessment security, or is that the responsibility of institutions?

6. How do publishers ensure their resources help students truly understand mathematics? Are instructional materials designed to promote deep mathematical thinking, or are they primarily structured around meeting curriculum requirements? How do publishers balance the tension between emphasizing mathematical understanding and aligning with standardized curricula?