Conference Dates
- Now: Last Remaining Seats (Last Extended CFP; 15 sessions remain open to paper proposals)
- PAMLA Conference 2026: November 12 to November 15 (with a welcome event the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 11)
Payment Dates, Deadlines, and Policies
- DUE NOW: PAMLA membership & conference fees due for all conference attendees
- September 1-15: Urgent Conference fee rate applies
- September 15: Final deadline to be fully paid (unpaid participants will be removed from the program)
PAMLA membership fees are non-refundable
- Unlike conference registration, membership is an annual standing with the association that provides year-round benefits independent of conference attendance. As a 2026 member, you receive the print edition of our journal, Pacific Coast Philology, as well as full digital access to our current and past journal issues through our pamla.ballastacademic.com website, voting rights, and access to our member network.
- PAMLA membership lasts for the calendar year, no matter at what point in the year it is paid.
Cancellations: Conference cancellations after September 1 will not receive a reimbursement.
After August 31, those who have not paid PAMLA Conference Fee will be removed from the program.
Questions?
If you have any questions, ideas, or concerns regarding presiding officer or session chair guidelines or the PAMLA conference in general, do not hesitate to contact PAMLA’s Executive Director Craig Svonkin (director@pamla.org or 626-354-7526).