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The 15th annual Harry Potter Academic Conference will be held fully in person at Chestnut Hill College on
October 23 & 24, 2026.
The submission portal will open in early 2026.
Call for Papers
Hopeful presenters should submit an abstract (150-250 words) describing their proposal. Examples of accepted abstracts are viewable in the Past Programs below. Proposals will be evaluated after the submission deadline, and presenters will be notified about two weeks later. Multiple abstracts may be submitted but will be evaluated individually.
Most HPAC presentations are 20 minutes long with a five- to ten-minute Q&A session to follow. Topics can include, but are not limited to: close textual criticism, character analysis, film studies, music studies, diversity and inclusion, psychology, religious studies, philosophy, and fandom studies. Past presentations have been accepted on the Harry Potter book and film series (including Cursed Child), the Fantastic Beasts film series, etc. Panel-style discussions, teaching sessions, or performance session proposals are considered and may request additional presentation time.
Any questions? Contact us or check out the FAQ.
Past HPAC Programs
Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not responsible for this event. The Harry Potter Academic Conference is a non-profit academic conference based at Chestnut Hill College, a non-profit academic institution. The Harry Potter Academic Conference and Chestnut Hill College are not affiliated with J.K. Rowling, Bloomsbury, Scholastic Press, Pottermore, Warner Bros., or Universal Studios. No copyright infringement is intended. Built by 45Press.