Potterversity Episode 70: Harry Potter and the Call for Papers

This special episode is a call to join us at our favorite event of the year - the Harry Potter Academic Conference!The 15th annual conference is back in person at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia this October and accepting proposals until April 10. Katy and Emily are joined by conference board members Laurie Beckoff and Lauren Camacci to reminisce about past conferences, discuss what we're looking forward to in this landmark year, and encourage our listeners to consider submitting an abstract.If you've listened before, you've probably already heard us wax poetic about the value of this conference and critical analysis of the series in the current moment. We also talk about what kinds of topics are welcome, where you can find inspiration and sources, and why you should make it a priority to get to Philadelphia on October 23 and 24, 2026.Find more information on the conference and submit your abstract at harrypotterconference.com.