We’ve received the following exciting updates from Kurt Hemmer, President of the BSA:
Here is the updated BSA website – please consider joining the BSA.
BSA has a call for papers to be presented at the American Literature Association conference in Chicago, May 20-23, 2026.
Any papers on Beat-related topics will be considered, but papers focused on Allen Ginsberg’s Centenary will be most welcomed.
If you are interested in being on a BSA panel for ALA in Chicago, please send Kurt Hemmer a paper title, a 100-word presentation proposal, and a 100-word bio.
ALA paper proposals are due before midnight US EST on Friday, January 16.
Kurt is also in charge of “The Beat Generation and Hunter S. Thompson” panel at GonzoFest 2026 in New York, July 16-19.
The BSA already have one panel, but if there is additional interest from members of the EBSN, Kurt would like to request an additional panel.
If you are interested in being on a panel for GonzoFest 2026 in New York, please send Kurt a paper title, a 100-word presentation proposal, and a 100-word bio.
GonzoFest paper proposals are due before midnight US EST on Friday, January 30.
(Please note – you will need to join the BSA to be eligible to present at these events)
