Thank you for your interest in exhibiting or advertising with MAPACA. Our annual regional conference hosts an average of 400 attendees whose research often crosses disciplinary boundaries, spanning presentation areas curated around genre, identity, media, history, and environment (find a complete list of areas here). We are committed to providing our attendees with access to resources that will further their scholarship and we appreciate the contributions and opportunities you provide.
We invite any regional, national, and international publishers, presses, and academic institutions to take advantage of our exhibitor and advertising opportunities. Advanced degree programs are also welcome to table with us.
MAPACA will next convene November 5-7, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. We hope you’ll join us!
2026 Exhibitor Info
Registration deadline: October 1, 2026
Registration cost: $250
Registration includes:
o Table in exhibit hall
o Access to panels for exhibitor rep(s)
o Advertising in organization newsletters (copy provided by exhibitor)
o 3 social media posts on our channels during the conference
o A place on our Publishers Panel
Event Sponsorship
We offer exhibitors and interested institutions several opportunities for additional advertisement throughout the conference. Please let us know if you are interested in any of the following opportunities.
Crash Course Sponsor — $500
- Our Pop Culture Crash Course is a well-attended feature event scheduled during the noon hour the Saturday of the conference.
Ralph Donald Award— $250
- The Ralph Donald Award recognizes an outstanding paper and presentation delivered at MAPACA’s annual conference. This award is named in honor of Ralph Donald, who joined the MAPACA board in 1990 and served as the founding editor of The Almanack, MAPACA’s first journal.
Walden Prize for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers – $250
- The Walden Prize for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers is awarded annually to outstanding emerging scholars in popular culture studies. Walden Prize awardees receive recognition and complimentary registration for the upcoming conference and will have their papers published in MAPACA’s journal, Response. The Walden Prize is named in honor of Daniel Walden, Professor Emeritus of American Studies, English, and Comparative Literature at Penn State University.
Loretta Lorance Volunteer Recognition Award – $250
- The Loretta Lorance Volunteer Recognition Award is granted to a member who has contributed to the growth and success of MAPACA through service and leadership.
Contact
Please direct any additional questions regarding the conference or registration process to the Vice President of Exhibits & Advertising at exhibits@mapaca.net.