We invite submissions for individual papers, panels, roundtables, book panels, and side events. We especially encourage submissions of pre-formatted (fully formed) panels.  

Requirements:

  1. Single Papers: Title, abstract (up to 250 words, including research questions, key findings, and methodology), author & co-author information (name, institutional affiliation, career level, and e-mail address).
    👉 Step-by-step submission instructions can be found here.

  2. Pre-Formatted Paper Panels: Title, abstract (up to 250 words), and all panelists' information and paper abstracts (name and e-mail address). You will only submit one application for the entire panel. 
    👉 Step-by-step submission instructions can be found here.

  3. Roundtable Title, abstract (up to 250 words) and contact information for up to six presenters (name, institutional affiliation, career lever, and e-mail address).  
    👉 Step-by-step submission instructions can be found here.

  4. Book Panel: Title, abstract (up to 250 words) and contact information for up to six presenters (name, institutional affiliation, career lever, and e-mail address).  
    👉 Step-by-step submission instructions can be found here.

  5. Side event: Abstract of up to 250 words of the proposed event and the contact information for any collaborators. Applications for side events will be accepted until March 15, 2027. 

For panels, roundtables, or book panels, we highly encourage you to identify a chair in advance. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to find one for you. Discussants are optional.  

Deadlines:  

October 16, 2026: Conference Application Portal Closes 

December 18, 2026: Notification of Conference Acceptance

January 2027: Registration Opens

February 1, 2027: Deadline for all scheduling requests

March 6, 2027: Early Bird registration deadline

April 3, 2027: Final registration deadline

April 20, 2027: Conference Program is available

You do not need to be a member to submit a proposal, however, you must be a CES member to be eligible for discounted rates. All presenters, chairs and discussants must register in order to participate at the conference. You can become a member or renew your membership here. 

The conference will be an in person event. We are not accepting applications for online or hybrid panels.