PCA/ACA
2023 National Conference
Always the best in American and Popular Culture Studies!
Regardless of where you are in your academic journey, the 2023 PCA Conference is the right place for you. Take advantage of our many opportunities to present your paper. Network with colleagues to promote your career. Find your publishing opportunities and hear from top keynotes.
Visit the Alamo, a vineyard, or a haunted house. Sunny San Antonio has something for everyone!
PCA has received a warm welcome from San Antonio’s Mayor Ron Nirenberg!
Conference Registration is Open!
The Popular Culture Association returns to San Antonio, Texas from April 5-8, 2023, for our first in-person conference since 2019!
Active membership is required to submit conference proposals, apply for grants, or register for the conference.
Experts on Horror Noire, The Beatles, and The Alamo…keynote speaker announcement!
PCA is excited to announce that Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman has accepted the invitation to speak at the upcoming PCA Conference as the 2023 Lynn Bartholome Eminent Scholar Award Recipient.
WORLD PREMIERE AT PCA:
FOR THE FIRST TIME ANYWHERE…
THE MAL EVANS’ BEATLES ARCHIVE
AND THE TRUTH
ABOUT HIS UNTIMELY DEATH.
Dr. Douglas Brode has always been a trail blazer. His knowledge of film is staggering…his study of American culture, inspiring…his critique of The Alamo legend, long over due. Join us as we celebrate the 2023 President’s Award recipient and speaker.
Submit Proposal for the 2023 PCA Conference
Submissions for paper proposals are now open. The submission deadline is December 20, 2022. Please be sure you read and understand all instructions, policies, and procedures before you submit your proposal.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Popular Culture Association returns to San Antonio, Texas from April 5-8, 2023, for our first in-person conference since 2019!
Active membership is required to submit conference proposals, apply for grants, or register for the conference.
2023 Conference Dates and Deadlines
| 15 Aug-22 | 2022 Conference Information Available on Website |
| 15 Sept-22 | Submissions Open |
| 07 Oct-22 | Early Bird Registration Begins |
| 10 Jan-23 | Deadline for Paper Proposals |
| 4 Jan-23 | Early Bird Registration Ends for Presenters |
| 5 Jan-23 | Regular Registration Begins for Presenters |
| 19 Jan-23 | Regular Registration Ends for Presenters |
| 20 Jan-23 | Late Registration Starts for Presenters |
| 1 Feb-23 | Late Registration Ends for Presenters; Those Presenters Not Registered by the Date Will be Dropped From the Program; Registration Continues for Nonpresenters |
| 10 Feb-23 | Preliminary Schedule Available |
| 17 Mar-23 | Registration Ends for Nonpresenters |
| 5-8 April-23 |
conference in San ANTONIO, TX |
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All presenters must be current, paid members of the PCA and registered for the conference. Non-presenters who attend the full conference must also pay membership fees. To attend the National Conference, members must pay the membership fee and the registration fee. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. |
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