August 20-23, 2026 @ Cal-State Fullerton (Orange County, California) (One week before the World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, August 27 – 31)
CALL FOR PAPERS
We are seeking presenters for academic papers, PowerPoint presentations, or one-hour classes that explore the themes of Philip K. Dick’s work, life, or films. The lectures will be recorded for the Philip K. Dick Festival YouTube channel, and the full papers will be considered for a fundraiser anthology from Quoir books. Presentations should be 20 to 30 minutes. The paper’s length will have no limit. Abstract should include a summary of the paper, no more than 1,000 words. Papers could be chosen for an anthology of papers and fiction written for the 2026 PKD festival. Proceeds from the book will benefit future Dick festivals, including PKD’s Centennial Festival in Berkeley. The Festival anthology will be published by Quoir Books.
The papers must be presented in person at Cal State Fullerton between August 20-23rd so be prepared to travel to present.
Some suggested Topics: Philip K. Dick’s fiction, novels, and short stories Philip K. Dick’s philosophical ideas Philip K. Dick and religion Philip K. Dick’s history and biography The fiction and life of PKD friends like Tony Boucher, Tim Powers, Ron Goulart, Tessa Dick, and Grania Davis, for example The Future of AI, Simulation theory or What is human? themes
Submit topics you think will relate to the PKD festival Submissions will open in December. Watch this site for instructions 12/1/2025.
