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Save the Date! 🎉 Join us for the 56th PCA National Conference at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, April 8–11, 2026—just one week after Easter! Get ready for dynamic panels, lively discussions, and great connections. Abstract submission details coming soon!

From the screen to the stage to the rink—pop culture is busy. What moment are you most into right now?

Feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward? This session will help you tap into your creativity, strengthen your work, and build a more balanced approach to your projects and daily life. Discover new ways to think, create, and reconnect with your ideas.

Professional communities thrive when people feel recognized, safe, and able to stay in the room. Small habits signal care and collegiality. What practice helps you feel most welcomed at academic events?

Step away from the sessions and experience one of Atlanta’s must-see attractions with fellow PCA attendees. Join us for a special outing to the Georgia Aquarium—home to whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean and one of the aquarium’s most unforgettable sights.

Thank you for your patience while the website issue was resolved. Voting remains open so that every member could participate in electing PCA’s next leadership. Review the candidate materials and cast your ballot here: pcaaca.org/page/2026PCABo…

What makes a cultural icon endure? Join Rhonda V. Wilcox and Georges Jeanty at the 2026 Annual Conference for a roundtable on the lasting impact of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and why the series continues to shape popular culture more than 20 years after its final episode. 🧛‍♀️📚

Preparing for your PCA 2026 presentation? March’s Membership Matters explains how much time you really have, what that means in page numbers, and shares practical tips from experienced presenters. pcaaca.site-ym.com/events/EventDe…

PCA elections close at midnight. This is your last chance to help choose the organization’s future leadership. Read the candidates’ plans and make your voice count. Log in and vote now.

Only 3 days left to vote. Your voice matters in shaping PCA’s leadership — Vice President of Finance and three Trustee-at-Large positions are on the ballot. Members, check your inbox for voting instructions and make it count.

Access shapes who can fully participate in scholarly exchange. Small presentation choices make a measurable difference in inclusion. What accessibility practice has most improved your conference experience?

We’re taking PCA beyond the conference walls. Join fellow attendees as we explore one of Atlanta’s most iconic experiences — the World of Coca-Cola. It’s the perfect chance to connect, unwind, and see a different side of the city together. Registration details coming soon.

7 days until the PCA hotel room block closes. Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Discounted rates.

Great conference papers often feel intentionally unfinished. Leaving space invites others into the thinking process, and that is where collaboration starts. What is one thing you leave out to spark discussion?

PCA awards honor scholarship that pushes popular culture studies forward.

It’s your turn to lead by voting. Ballots are open for VP of Finance and three Trustee positions now through March 8. Have you voted yet?

The PCA newsletter keeps the community connected between conferences.

Clear openings are an act of generosity. When listeners know where you are headed, they can think with you instead of scrambling to catch up. What is the clearest way you state your claim at the start?

The PCA Book Room is where conference ideas continue to grow.

Have a presentation worth sharing? There are 48 hours left to register as a presenter for the 2026 Annual Conference. Bring your research, insights, and perspectives to a community that values thoughtful scholarship. Register before the deadline closes.

Practicing with a timer before you arrive makes a real difference. Reading aloud often takes longer than expected. How do you test your timing before presenting at a conference?