2026 WPSA Annual Meeting

April 2 - 4, 2026

Pre-Conference Workshops, April 1

San Diego, California

Proposal Deadline: Friday, September 26th 2025

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 [email protected].

Conference Registration and Submitting Your Proposal

2026 Registration Form

2026 Conference Theme Panels

2026 Conference Registration Rates

Conference Call for Papers and Contact Information

Call for Papers

Section Information

Workshops and Mini-Conferences

Posting Papers

Search Papers

Scheduling Special Events

Travel and Lodging

Book Hotel Reservations Here

Mass Transit Travel Grants

Fly Alaska, Save Money, and Help the WPSA

Elsa Favila Travel Awards

Pi Sigma Alpha Travel Awards for Undergraduate Students

WPSA Childcare Program

Helpful Information for Attendees

Exhibit/Advertise/Sponsor

My First Conference? A Question-and-Answer Guide

Role of Chair/Discussant

Instructions for Student Poster Session

Conference Fee Waiver Policy

Anti-Harassment Policy

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