Computers & Writing Conference

09/08/2026

The Big Rhetorical Podcast wants to do their part to preserve the rich and robust histories of the Conference on College Composition and Communication - CCCC following the decision by the National Council of Teachers of English to de-charter the organization earlier this year.

We are seeking panelists for a new 8-part limited series called, “TBR Presents: CCCC By The Decade,” who can discuss major accomplishments, contributions, and histories of the CCCC organization in the following decades:

2020s
2010s
2000s
1990s
1980s
1970s
1960s
1950s + 1949

We hope for 3-4 panelists per episode, and want to include past chairs, program chairs, organizers, and caucus members. Lets us know which decade you can discuss! Audio recordings occur via Zoom.

Email [email protected] to join or nominate someone to appear on, “TBR Presents: CCCC By The Decade,” or with questions.

09/01/2026

We are excited to share our Call for Proposals for Computers and Writing 2027 in Tucson, Arizona! This year, our conference theme, Resilience – Adaptive Persistence in Computers and Writing, builds off of the work and themes from last year’s conference on digital rhetorics and sustainable change. The conference will be held from June 3-5 and there will be a lower-cost option to stay in the dorms.

Please find our CFP here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1On9cga4E04gdJ6ycOvSSELKjl2FESoQW9Ka63623szU/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 =h.z32heqvn6y5r

We are estimating the following timeline, but know that some of these dates might change slightly once we know the number of proposals:

10/1/26: Conference Website & Proposal Portal Updated/Posted
11/2/26: Conference Proposals Due
2/1/27: Acceptances Sent Out & Registration Portal

Computers & Writing 2027 University of Arizona; Tucson AZ June 3-6, 2027 Theme: Resilience – Adaptive Persistence in Computers and Writing Building upon the 2026 theme of Digital Rhetorics and Sustainable change, this year’s theme invites us to consider the ways in which we lean into resilienc.....

08/10/2026

Computers and Writing Hosting Application Thank you for your interest in hosting the Computers and Writing Conference (C&W). As a vibrant community with over forty (40) years of history, we depend on the generosity of community members to host each year. The purpose of this document is to create...

08/10/2026

Interested in hosting Computers and Writing in 2028 or 2029? Hosting is an amazing opportunity to support and shape the field. Check out the info in the link and feel free to reach out to Wendi Sierra and Charles Woods with any questions. Letters of intent are due November 15th, but we are happy to chat before then.

Computers and Writing Hosting Application Thank you for your interest in hosting the Computers and Writing Conference (C&W). As a vibrant community with over forty (40) years of history, we depend on the generosity of community members to host each year. The purpose of this document is to create...

05/14/2026

Early Registration for Computers & Writing 2026 ends tomorrow, Friday, May 15!

Computers & Writing 2026 will take place June 4–7 on UNC Charlotte’s campus and is co‑hosted by UNC Charlotte and Catawba College. This year’s theme is sustainability, and the program is absolutely stacked with innovative presentations, featured speakers, workshops, and community‑building events.
Online registration includes access to most conference sessions and keynote events. Early in person registration includes access to all sessions and keynotes as well as meals and a t-shirt.

Note that our hotel block at the Drury still has some rooms left. Book those by May 15 as well.

We hope to see you in Charlotte, either in person or virtually, in June!

Registration, lodging, travel, and accessibility information can be found on the conference website: https://www.candwconf.com/

05/04/2026

If you want to attend C&W2026 but can't afford to travel, we've got your back. This year's theme is sustainability, and we aim to embody that theme by offering an online attendance option. For a reduced fee, online registration includes access to multiple online and hybrid sessions, as well as our two keynotes. Visit the website for more information:

The Graduate Research Network (GRN) is a network of scholars from digital rhetoric, computers and writing, and technical and professional communication who collectively sponsor a mentoring workshop concurrently with the Computers and Writing Conference. You can learn more at their website, https://...

04/24/2026

Dorm registration is now available. Attendees can register for dorms along with their conference registration or at

04/07/2026

Registration is now open for Computers & Writing 2026!
You can register here: Registration is now open for Computers & Writing 2026!
You can register at https://secure.touchnet.net/C24182_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=9

Computers & Writing 2026 will take place June 4–7 on UNC Charlotte’s campus and is co‑hosted by UNC Charlotte and Catawba College. This year’s theme is sustainability, and the program is absolutely stacked with innovative presentations, featured speakers, workshops, and community‑building events.

Online registration includes access to most conference sessions and keynote events. Full registration includes access to all sessions and keynotes as well as meals and a t-shirt.

Early registration ends May 15, so we encourage you to register soon to secure the lower rate.

Registration Rates
Early / Late
Full‑time Faculty: $275 / $350
Student or Adjunct: $200 / $250
Online Full‑time Faculty: $150 / $200
Online Student or Adjunct: $150 / $200
Hotel, travel, and accessibility information can be found on the conference website: https://www.candwconf.com/lodging. Information about registering for dorms is not yet available.
We hope to see you in Charlotte in June!

12/03/2025

Upon request, we will be extending the deadline for submitting proposals to Dec. 8th.

We are accepting proposals through December 4th, 2025 for individual and group presentations, digital posters, and asynchronous workshops. Please review our CFP prior to proposing. 

10/23/2025

The CFP is here! https://www.candwconf.com/cfp

We can't wait to see you this June in North Carolina! Check the website above and get those proposals in by 12/4

As we face intersecting global changes and challenges—artificial intelligence, climate change, digital waste, labor precarity, and educational inequity—this year’s theme invites us to explore sustainability in all its forms. We accept a broad definition of sustainability, loosely connected to ...