2026 WPSA ANNUAL MEETING

April 2 - 4, 2026

Pre-Conference Workshops, April 1

San Diego, California

Proposal Deadline: Friday, September 26th 2025

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The 2026 annual meeting of the Western Political Science Association will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt along the waterfront in downtown San Diego, California, from April 2 to 4, with pre-conference workshops on April 1. We had record turnout last time we were in San Diego and are expecting great turnout again in 2026. Check here for all the key meeting links.

The deadline to submit a proposal has passed. If you wish to submit a proposal after the deadline, please email Julio Castilleja at info@wpsanet.org

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Conference Registration and Submitting Your Proposal

2026 Registration Form

2026 Conference Event Program

2026 Conference Theme Panels

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Conference Call for Papers and Contact Information

Call for Papers

Section Descriptions

Wednesday Pre-Conference Workshops

Posting Papers

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Travel and Lodging

Book Hotel Reservations Here

Fly Alaska, Save Money, and Help the WPSA

Elsa Favila Travel Awards

Pi Sigma Alpha Travel Awards (Undergraduate Poster Session)

WPSA Childcare Program

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Helpful Information for Attendees

Exhibit/Advertise/Sponsor

My First Conference? A Question-and-Answer Guide

Role of Chair/Discussant

Instructions for Undergraduate Research Posters

Conference Fee Waiver Policy

Anti-Harassment Policy