2026 Winter Conference: Second Invitation

Dear SWS Members,

Thank you for sharing your interest in participating in the 2026 SWS Winter Conference, February 5-8 in San Diego. (We’re adopting the term "conference" instead of "meeting" to better reflect the breadth of what we do.)

The strong response to our first invitation (re)assured us that coming together in-person as SWS members truly matters. The Program Committee received a wide array of submissions—from completed research presentations, to requests for help and conversation, to proposals for holistic activities. One thing was clear across all responses - a desire for connection and community as we navigate this moment.

Drawing on these ideas, requests, and proposals, the Program Planning Committee has refined session formats and defined a broad range of program roles, so we can offer opportunities for all kinds of contributions and purposeful connection.

While the first invitation went primarily to SWS members, the promised second invitation is public (so please share widely). We hope this will inspire many people to (re)engage with SWS and join us in San Diego.

While we can’t give you specifics about your formal role on the program because the preliminary program will include these second-round submissions, we can confirm that your name will appear on the conference program. You don’t need to complete the second interest form, but if you have ideas to share or would like to consider other program roles, we welcome your response. 

We recognize you may need a formal confirmation to request funding from your institution—if you need a personalized acceptance or participation letter, please email me ([email protected]) and I’ll be happy to provide it.

Thank you for your patience and generosity throughout this collaborative process. We are confident that our collective efforts will be reflected in rewarding and meaningful time together in San Diego, as we consider how we navigate our Feminist Practice in These Times.

Please feel free to respond to the second invitation interest form. And - I encourage you to make your hotel reservations and register for the conference. These steps are helpful to our planning.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego - We’re expecting you!

More soon,

Heather Laube, Vice President (President-Elect)

and the 2026 SWS Program Planning Committee