CFP: Charleston Conference 2026 (November 2-6, 2026) – Charleston, South Carolina

CFP URL: https://www.charleston-hub.com/the-charleston-conference/call-for-papers/Call for PapersThe 2026 Call for Papers proposal form is now open.Submission deadline is Tuesday, June 30, at 5:00 pm Eastern.Call for Preconferences: There is a separate proposal form for preconference workshops and seminars. Proposal deadline is May 15 so that sessions can be included when registration opens in June.2026 Theme: “When the winds of change blow, some build walls and others build windmills.”Requirements:Charleston Conference presenters will be required to:register for and attend the conference; andgrant permission for video recording of their presentation.It is strongly encouraged, but not required, that you submit a paper for the conference proceedings. Additional details about the proceedings will be sent to accepted presenters.Selection Criteria:The Charleston Conference Planning Committee will evaluate the content of your proposal for relevance to the conference theme and threads, originality, and timeliness. Special attention will be given to proposals that:are oriented toward providing practical, concrete information for practicing professionals;demonstrate innovative or entrepreneurial thinking;that include a diverse representation from the different viewpoints and stakeholders in the scholarly communications process;generate ideas or report research that contribute to ongoing discussion about the future of the library and information industry;present strategies for effectively implementing new ideas and technology; andencourage active learning among conference attendees.CFP URL: https://www.charleston-hub.com/the-charleston-conference/call-for-papers/2026 Charleston ConferenceEVENT DATE: November 2-6Locations: Charleston Gaillard Center, the Francis Marion Hotel, and the Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic DistrictDowntown Charleston, SC, USAAbout the ConferenceRegistration and Conference Hotel Room Blocks will open in June.Timeline:April 15 – Call for Papers OpensJune 9 – Vendor Showcase Registration OpensJune 11 – Conference Registration Opens, Hotel Guest Blocks Open, Scholarship Applications OpenJune 30 – Call for Papers Submission Final DeadlineWeek of August 3 – Decision emails go outAugust 7 – Charleston Premiers Application DeadlineWeek of September 7 – Preliminary Full Agenda PostedRegistration Deadlines:Extra Early Bird: June11 – July 10Early Bird: July 11 – September 18Regular Registration: September 19 – October 23In Person registration closed October 24 – November 1, Virtual registration remains openOn Site/Late In-Person Registration: November 2 – 6Student Rate: No deadlineIn-Person Conference Dates:November 2: Vendor Showcase booth set-up, Registration check-in opensNovember 3: Charleston Vendor Showcase (One Day Only!) and Preconference seminars/workshopsNovember 4 – 6: Main Conference SessionsVirtual Conference:Changes are in progress for virtual conference participation. Details coming soon.  Read original article: Read More