The 49th Annual Meeting of the Society for Utopian Studies
Interconnections between Utopia and Dystopia in Times of Crisis
📅 November 12–14, 2026
📍 Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Portland, Oregon, USA
Conference Registration
Registration for the 2026 conference will open in Summer 2026. Registration information, fees, and deadlines will be posted here once available. Registration will include:
- Access to all conference panels and roundtables
- Keynote events
- Conference materials and program
- Coffee breaks and networking opportunities
More details—including registration rates and deadlines—will be announced soon.
Society for Utopian Studies Membership
Participation in the annual meeting typically requires current membership in the Society for Utopian Studies (SUS). Membership supports the Society’s mission and provides access to important scholarly resources and community activities.
Membership Options
Regular Membership (1 Year): $55
Regular Membership (2 Years): $100
→ Join or Renew Membership
https://utopian-studies.org/membership/product/sus-membership/
Membership Benefits
Membership in the Society for Utopian Studies includes:
- Announcements and updates regarding the annual meeting
- A subscription to Utopian Studies, the Society’s scholarly journal (print and electronic access)
- A subscription to Utopus Discovered, the Society’s newsletter
- Access to the Society’s teaching archives and digital resources
Members may also choose an automatic renewal option for annual membership.
Existing Members
If you are already a member of the Society for Utopian Studies, please log in using the email address you normally use for SUS communications.
→ Member Login
https://utopian-studies.org/membership/my-account/
If you do not know your password, use the password reset option on the login page. For assistance with membership accounts, contact: Elizabeth Schreiber-Byers (beth.byers@gmail.com)
Questions
For questions about conference registration or membership requirements, please check back for updates or contact the conference organizers.
Program inquiries: susprogramchair@gmail.com