Survey extended to April 24. Tell us what you loved and what we can improve; your feedback shapes future PCA conferences. Click the link here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d7... #PCA2026 #PCAConference #PCASurvey #PCACommunity
Final panels and Town Hall bring the week into focus.
A week of conversations that sparked ideas, sessions that pushed us forward, game nights that brought us together, and outings that turned colleagues into community.
We’re excited to see you at the 2027 Annual Conference in Boston.
Disney Studies VI / Musicals Stage & Film III is starting right now! Come join us for a discussion of a fantastic new edited collection on Newsies: hear what our most excellent scholars have to say before you read all about it! #PCAACA2026 #DisneyStudies @pcaaca.bsky.social
Thank you, @pcaaca.bsky.social! I’m absolutely stunned and grateful. It’s an honor to do this work and tell these #circus stories. ♥️🎪 #pca2026
I wish we had a conference Janet for @pcaaca.bsky.social, just popping in to hand over a book someone will need for next steps in their research.
Spotted at #pcaaca2026 !! Book and book-chapter-book side by side at the Palgrave table. Yay for Animal Fashions in the world! @pcaaca.bsky.social
A view of tall buildings. The one closest to the viewer is not as tall and has a rooftop garden. In the far distance on the left a thin radio tower can be seen.
Obligatory conference hotel room photo #PCA2026 @pcaaca.bsky.social
If publishing is on your radar, don’t skip these at the 2026 Annual Conference.
From getting your work published to connecting with editors and peers, these sessions are built to move your ideas forward.
So who is coming to @pcaaca.bsky.social this week? Aside from me that is… 🧐
I'll be at PCA (@pcaaca.bsky.social) all week, presenting my paper on player protest in World of Warcraft this Friday morning as part of the game studies panel. If any friends are attending, let's link up! #pca2026 #pcaaca26
Overheard at #PCA2026: “Given the state of the world, we should embrace monsters.”
PCA 2026 is live.
Panels are open, and the rubber ducks are already in circulation.
Check the schedule, find your people, and get into the work.
dusting this account off to prepare for the @pcaaca.bsky.social conference next week! I'm so excited, these conferences are the highlight of my year. looking forward to presenting, mentoring, and connecting with friends and colleagues! #PCA2026conference
Somehow it‘s now the week of @pcaaca.bsky.social! I won‘t be there in person despite still co-chairing #DisneyStudies with @pcbryan.bsky.social & @mythinginaction.bsky.social. There‘s always next year… sorry to miss everyone. #pcaaca26
Can't wait to see all our @pcaaca.bsky.social peeps this week! Be sure to stop by our tables in the Atrium Ballroom (AB) as soon as you can because not only do we have a great selection of titles from 26 publishers, but we also have some special deals that are first come, first served. #pcaaca2026
Presenting, networking, exploring Atlanta, however you're experiencing PCA 2026, we want to see it. Tag or mention us in your photos and you might be featured on our page. Let’s showcase the energy of this year’s Annual together!
You’re presenting. Now let’s make it count.
At the 2026 Annual Conference, PCA-sponsored sessions bring the community together from the Opening Ceremony and keynotes to celebrations of scholarship and the Town Hall.
This is where ideas are shared, questions are asked.
Students: whether you're attending your first conference or coming back to reconnect, this mixer is for you.
Hosted by the Student Engagement Committee, this is your space to meet new people, build connections, and enjoy the community. See you Thursday night!
This is what happens when I think about my first @pcaaca.bsky.social conference 10 years ago and Munich‘s mayoral election right before going to sleep 😂
@kathke.com @chrismey2203.bsky.social I think we had too many mayors at DGfA
A lot has gone off the rails lately but when things go right, they really go right! Whoohoo!
A PowerPoint slide. The title is “Manufacruring Bodies: Labor, Gender, and Machines in RUR.” There is a black/white photo of the set from the 1921 Czech production of the play.
If you’re going to @pcaaca.bsky.social in Atlanta in a few weeks, come hear my talk on gender, labor, and Karel Čapek’s play RUR, Friday at 3PM in the SFF area.
In two weeks, I will be at the national @pcaaca.bsky.social (Popular Culture Association) conference in Atlanta, where I will lead a panel on Game Studies titled "Game Studies XI: When History meets Nostalgia". I hope to see y'all there!
Spots are limited, but we’ll add more sessions if demand grows. Sign up through our scheduling calendar below. If you don’t see a time that works, email amanda@pcaaca.org
and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
📅 Reserve your session: calendar.app.google/SE8c3KzrrZza...
The PCA Townhall is where your voice matters.
Live at the Annual Conference, this is your chance to ask the questions that matter, share your ideas, and engage directly with PCA leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard and make an impact. Don’t miss the chance to be heard and shape PCA.
Following a full day of conference programming, the Welcome Reception & Awards Ceremony provides a space to hear from leadership, celebrate excellence, and connect with colleagues with food and refreshments at the end.
PCA is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy Hale as a featured speaker on Friday, April 10. Her talk, “Understanding This Golden Age of Magic,” is made possible by funding from the PCA Endowment.
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. Join us Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
