Participating in regional conferences and events is a great way to connect with other members of Sigma Tau Delta, make new professional contacts, expand your knowledge, and gain valuable experience presenting papers.
If your chapter is contemplating hosting a regional event, your first step should be to contact your Regent for information about promotional, and possible financial, assistance.
Note: In order not to conflict with Sigma Tau Delta’s annual spring convention, regional events should only be planned for the fall.
Upcoming Regional Event Posts
As a service to its members, Sigma Tau Delta provides links to regional conferences and other non-Society-sponsored English events. Regional events will be posted on this page as they are scheduled.
If you wish to have a link to your conference or event on this web page, please complete the Event Posting Request Form.
Sigma Tau Delta Southern Regional Conference
Sponsored by the Alpha Upsilon Phi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta
Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location:
Virtual Event
Registration Cost:
Free
Purpose:
The Alpha Upsilon Phi Chapter at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville is proud to host this free, virtual event on October 24, 2026. We welcome undergraduate and graduate presentations in literary studies and creative writing. Individual presentations will be grouped in panels with 2-3 other presenters based on genre, topic, time period, etc. All presenters will read their work synchronously over Zoom and participate in follow-up discussions at the end of each panel. Presentations should be between 8 and 15 minutes. In keeping with the requirements for the Sigma Tau Delta Convention, papers should be limited to 2,000 words. Among other things, we hope this event provides new presenters an opportunity to practice their presentation skills and receive feedback on their work in advance of the Sigma Tau Delta Convention deadline at the end of October.
Submission Eligibility:
Participants need not be members of Sigma Tau Delta to present but should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Submission Requirements:
Complete the Google Form to apply.
Presenters are asked to submit the following:
- paper title
- an abstract of no more than 200 words
- relevant keywords
- personal details including name, campus email address, university
Authors of creative works, please aim to fill the 8-15 minute individual presentation block. Whether that means reading multiple related pieces from a collection or a single longer work (fewer than 2,000 words), either is suitable.
This event is intended as a practice session for those hoping to attend the Sigma Tau Delta Convention in Milwaukee, so papers should be limited to 2,000 words. Presentation times should be 8-15 minutes.
Types of Submissions Accepted:
Critical & creative writing
Submission Deadline:
Abstracts: Sunday, September 26, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Email Questions to:
Leigh G. Dillard at UNGsigmataudelta@gmail.com with the subject line “Southern Regional Conference.”
Additional Information:
All authors will be notified of acceptance after completion of the review process and will then be sent a registration form. All accepted authors are expected to be present on the day of the conference to present synchronously.
Registration is open to non-presenters as well. All participants in the conference MUST be registered to gain entry to the Zoom space. Find the registration link on the conference website.
