What if your next academic conference felt more like a vacation? At PAMLA 2025, we’re bringing together the best of both worlds: an intellectually vibrant gathering in one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in the world—San Francisco.
Join us November 20–23 at the sleek and modern InterContinental San Francisco, where PAMLA attendees will enjoy a special conference rate with a massive PAMLA discount: $179/night (compared to their regular rate of $435/night): special (offer link coming soon!)
The PAMLA conference is one of the friendliest, most culturally-exciting, and most vibrant of Humanities conferences around. And this year we will be joined by such important writers and scholars as Maxine Hong Kingston, Rae Armantrout, Marilyn Chin, Clarence Major, and Debarati Sanyal. Plus, PAMLA’s annual receptions, book exhibition space, friendly breakfasts, and many fascinating talks, sessions, and special events make this the conference to attend!
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, the PAMLA conference hotel is a short walk from the city’s most iconic museums, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. From the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to the Asian Art Museum, from the buzzing cafes of Yerba Buena Lane to the legendary food of Chinatown and the Mission District, there’s something here for everyone.
And with airfare deals and inexpensive flights across the country, it’s never been easier—or more affordable—to turn your conference attendance into a mini-retreat. Present your research, attend inspiring panels, and then step out into a city full of history, innovation, and stunning views.
So pack your tote bag and your curiosity—PAMLA 2025 is your perfect excuse to explore, recharge, and connect with our burgeoning scholarly community in one unforgettable long weekend. See you by the bay!