CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

2027 Kentucky Communication Association Annual Conference

Theme: Elevate
Tentatively: September 17-18, 2027

Submission Deadline: TBA Spring 2027

The Kentucky Communication Association annual conference will be held tentatively September 17-18, 2027, at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.  

The conference, now in its 96th year, offers the perfect outlet for promotion and development of excellence in classroom teaching; provides an opportunity to distribute quality research and creative endeavors; and celebrates the artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication.
 
We strongly encourage submissions from all communication scholars, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and professionals.
 
CONFERENCE THEME:
This year’s conference theme is Elevate.

Submissions can focus on any of a wide range of areas within communication study, including but not limited to instructional, interpersonal, mass, organizational, small group, applied, health, political, intercultural, and rhetorical communication; public relations and advertising; language/social interaction; mediation/dispute resolution; and performance studies.

Of particular interest, in keeping with this year’s theme, are submissions that grapple with the unique challenges and pleasures of living, working, and communicating in the Bluegrass State. As always, submissions that relate to best teaching practices, scholarship, and creative endeavors are welcome.
 
Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty scholars and professionals are encouraged to submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, performances, and GIFTS that address topics related to this theme.

Submission Options:

  • Scholarly papers

  • Scholarly paper abstracts

  • Scholarly panels

  • Discussion roundtables

  • Performances or presentations

  • Great ideas for teaching (GIFT) workshops

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