2026 Kentucky Communication Association Annual Conference
The Kentucky Communication Association annual conference will be held September 11-12, 2026, at Murray State University
The conference, in its 95th year, is a perfect outlet for the 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.
CONFERENCE THEME
This year’s conference theme is Telling Kentucky Stories: Rhetoric, Identity, and Place. Particularly of interest are submissions that focus on 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. 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.
SITE DETAILS
Hotel accommodations:
Springhill Suites by Marriott, Murray, Kentucky
Address: 1512 N 12th St, Murray, KY 42071
Phone: (270) 917-8000
Additional information is also available on the Murray Springhill Suites by Marriott website.
Best Western, Murray, KY
Address: 1503 N 12th St, Murray, KY 42071
Phone: (270) 873-8167
When attendees book their reservations, they should mention that their reservation is part of the KCA room block.
Additional information is also available on the Murray Best Western website.