AWP Annual Conference Overview
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Slide show of photos from AWP Conferences.
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Each year, AWP holds its Annual Conference & Bookfair in a different region of North America in order to celebrate the outstanding authors, teachers, writing programs, literary centers, and small press publishers of that region. The Annual Conference typically features 400 presentations: readings, lectures, panel discussions, and forums plus hundreds of book signings, receptions, dances, and informal gatherings. The conference attracts more than 9,000 attendees and more than 550 publishers. It’s one of the biggest and liveliest literary gatherings in North America. Join the big literary conversation. Join us at the next Annual Conference.
Mark your calendar now! Here are the locations and dates of our conferences:
Upcoming Conferences:
2012 Chicago
February 29-March 3, 2012
Hilton Chicago & Palmer House Hilton
Registration, Schedule, Featured Presenters, Bookfair
2013 Boston, Massachusetts
March 6-9, 2013
Sheraton Hotel & Hynes Convention Center
Sponsorship
2014 Seattle, Washington
February 26-March 1, 2014
Sheraton Seattle & Washington State Convention Center
2015 Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 8-11, 2015
Hilton Minneapolis & Minneapolis Convention Center
2016 Los Angeles, California
March 30-April 2, 2016
JW Marriott L.A. & Los Angeles Convention Center
Previous Conferences:
     
Proposals for Presentations
AWP welcomes proposals for presentation at the conference. Proposals may be submitted between February 1st and May 1st of each year; during that period, a form will appear on this website for submitting your proposal for next year’s conference.
Sponsorship
AWP also welcomes sponsorship and support for the conference. Sponsorship enables AWP to waive or reduce conference registration fees for over one thousand students each year, while such support also helps AWP build a more exciting conference. Contact awp@awpwriter.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. 2012 Sponsorship Information (PDF-2.3MB)
Advertising in the Conference Program
If you are interested in advertising in the Annual Conference Program, please contact Liz Gerber at advertising@awpwriter.org.
Services for Persons with Disabilities
AWP is committed to making all reasonable arrangements that will allow members of the association to participate in conference events. If you require special services, equipment, or accommodations, please submit your request in writing along with your registration form by December 23, 2011.
A Note to Media
AWP appreciates all coverage of the AWP Annual Conference. All requests for press passes must be made in writing in advance of the conference to conference@awpwriter.org. Photographs and sound recordings are not permitted without the written consent of AWP.
Contact
For registration or general conference inquiries, contact conference@awpwriter.org.
For inquiries about the bookfair, contact bookfair@awpwriter.org
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Sponsorship Information (PDF-2.3MB)