ICFA 2025 Proposal Submissions

International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts

2025 Conference Proposal
Personal Information
Name as you want it to appear in the program*

First NameLast Name
Affiliation as you want it to appear in the program
e.g. institution, professional, organizational, "Independent Scholar", etc. or leave blank for none
Your email*
example@example.com
Are you a student?

NoYes

Information about your proposal
What is the nature of your proposal?*

Contribute a paper presentation*Propose a pre-formed paper session**Propose an academic discussion panel***Propose a theory roundtable****
Options for submitting final work are explained in the ICFA 2025 submission options page.

* Paper presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.

** Pre-formed paper sessions comprise 3 thematically related paper presentations; each paper should not exceed 15 minutes.

*** Discussion panels should be limited to 3-4 participants and the panel chair.

**** In a theory roundtable, an important theoretical reading selected in advance of the VICFA is discussed by attendees.
For the Title of your proposal, if you propose:
- an individual paper, give the title of the paper.
- a pre-formed paper session, provide the title of the proposed session.
- an academic discussion panel, provide the name of the proposed panel.
- a theory roundtable, provide the title of the proposed theoretical reading.
Title of your proposal*
Which division do you want to receive your proposal?

For papers that combine various media (e.g. a comparative reading of the originals and adaptations of Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale etc.) or genres (e.g. something discussing an sf novel and a fantasy novel) or areas (e.g. paper on texts one of which is Anglophone and the other international), you can choose which division you would rather present in.

N.B. DHs may choose to redirect submissions to other divisions to form joint sessions/panels.
Division to receive your proposal*
An explanation of divisions can be found at: https://iaftfita.wildapricot.org/Division-Heads
Crosslist your proposal as BIPOC interest

If your proposal is of BIPOC interest, you may crosslist it as BIPOC. You may also request to present in the Counter Space. If you are presenting in the Counter Space, you may designate your presentation as a Brave Space conversation. All these designations will be routed to the Counter Space Scheduler’s attention.
BIPOC interest crosslist*

Yes, crosslist.Yes, and schedule in the Counter Space.Yes, and schedule as a Brave Space conversation in the Counter Space.No, do not crosslist.

Abstract / description and working bibliography
If you propose:

an individual paper, include the title of the paper and the abstract of 300-500 words with the working bibliography.

a pre-formed paper session, include the title of the session, name and professional affiliation of the session chair, names and professional affiliations of all presenters, and titles and abstracts of all papers--300-500 words each with the working bibliography.

an academic discussion panel, include the title of the panel, the panel description of 300-500 words, name and professional affiliation of the panel chair, and names and professional affiliations of all panelists.

a theory roundtable, include the title of the proposed theoretical reading.
Upload abstract / description and working bibliography file (max size 1MB)*

File types accepted: doc, docx
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Complete your proposal
Are you willing to chair/moderate an academic panel?*

No, I'm not willing to chair/moderateYes, I'm willing to chair/moderate
Provide your 150-word biography for session chairs*
There is no Wi-Fi available in the rooms where sessions are held. Presentations must not require Internet access. All presentation rooms have digital projectors and speakers. Projectors are equipped for VGA hookups. Presenters are responsible for bringing any connectors or converters they require.*

I have read and accept the information concerning Wi-fi and connector/converter availability.
The ICFA considers "No Wednesday" scheduling requests, and scheduling requests based on religious observances and medical or disability needs. Presenters must otherwise be available for any presentation slot (including the 8am slot) on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. If you have such a specific scheduling request, please take up the matter directly with the first vice-president.*

I can be scheduled on Wednesday.I understand the criteria for no Wednesday scheduling and request not to be scheduled on Wednesday.
IAFA Membership requirement acknowledgement*

I acknowledge that I must be an IAFA member to present at an IAFA-sponsored conference.
Proposal completion*

I have included all information required to process my proposal.
Please verify that you are human*
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International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts

Personal Information

Information about your proposal

Which division do you want to receive your proposal?

Abstract / description and working bibliography

Complete your proposal