Potterversity Episode 70: Harry Potter and the Call for Papers

Potterversity Episode 70: Harry Potter and the Call for Papers

From Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast by Potterversity

March 30, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the upcoming Harry Potter Academic Conference and encourages listeners to submit proposals.

This special episode is a call to join us at our favorite event of the year - the Harry Potter Academic Conference! The 15th annual conference is back in person at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia this October and accepting proposals until April 10. Katy and Emily are joined by conference board members Laurie Beckoff and Lauren Camacci to reminisce about past conferences, discuss what we're looking forward to in this landmark year, and encourage our listeners to consider submitting an abstract. If you've listened before, you've probably already heard us wax poetic about the value of this conference and critical analysis of the series in the current moment. We also talk about what kinds of topics are welcome, where you can find inspiration and sources, and why you should make it a priority to get to Philadelphia on October 23 and 24, 2026. Find more information on the conference and submit your abstract at harrypotterconference.com .

People in this episode

Hosts: Katy, Emily

Guests: Laurie Beckoff, Lauren Camacci

Topics covered

  • Harry Potter
  • academic conference
  • call for papers
  • critical analysis
  • proposals
  • Philadelphia

Keywords

  • Harry Potter
  • academic conference
  • call for papers
  • proposals
  • Chestnut Hill College
  • Philadelphia
  • critical analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harry Potter Academic Conference

Places: Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia

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