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#AWP26 Event Proposals

Submit a #AWP26 event proposal now!

The 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair will feature hundreds of conference events and thousands of presenters at the in-person conference in Baltimore, Maryland as well as a select number of events that will be made available virtually. Proposals for both in-person and virtual conference events can be submitted in spring 2025.

Anyone is welcome to submit an in-person or a virtual event proposal for #AWP26. The proposal system will be open for submissions from May 1 to June 16, 2025. The proposal process is highly competitive, and event organizers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the event proposal guidelines and presenter guidelines before submitting a proposal. The guidelines have been updated for the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair and should be reviewed by both first-time and returning event organizers.

The 2026 AWP Conference Subcommittee seeks proposals featuring presenters who are diverse in their backgrounds, pursuits, affiliations, and ages. While an institutional affiliation is not required of participants, when appropriate, panels should showcase presenters from a variety of organizations and institutions who are at different stages of their careers. The ideal event will consist of participants who represent a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The committee also encourages event participation from graduate and undergraduate students.

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Key Dates

  • May 1: #AWP26 proposal system opens.
  • June 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Deadline to submit a #AWP26 event proposal.
  • June 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET: Deadline for overcommitted participants to step down
  • August 2025: #AWP26 accepted events are announced.