Gender & Sexuality Conference

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12th annual Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference

will be held on Friday, March 6th, 2026

on the campus of Wichita State University

Call for Presentations has been Extended

If you've been considering submitting your original research, a training/workshop, or other artistic scholarly activity related to gender and/or sexuality - the deadline has now been extended until midnight on Sunday, February 8th.

Presentation Formats:

Traditional presentations are oral presentations, by individuals or groups, that are about 15-20 minutes long and include a visual aid of some sort (power point, video, etc).

Workshops are longer (30 or 60 minutes) and include an interactive or applied learning component.

This year we also introduce a panel discussion presentation option, consisting of a small group of 3-5 panelists who have expertise and/or lived experience related to the topic of discussion.

How to Submit:

Using the submission link (see callout button), you will enter basic information about presenters as well as a presentation title and a brief (200-300 word) abstract summarizing the topic, importance, research questions, relevant methods/theories/creative approaches, and key findings, outcomes, implications, and/or learning goals.

For proposed panels, include an introduction to the general topic, a list of panel members who have agreed to participate (including affiliation/form of expertise), and examples of a few potential discussion questions or talking points for panelists.

Submission deadline:

The priority deadline for submissions is now 11:59 pm Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Conference Goals

The primary goals for this free conference are to:

create interdisciplinary connections and dialogue among gender and sexuality scholars within Kansas,
promote the dissemination of gender and sexuality related research, evidence-based practice, creative works, and reflection in a safe environment,
provide students an opportunity to gain experience presenting their work,
create bridges across the academic/community divide, and
foster an engaged learning experience for attendees.