05/30/2026
Big things are happening 🤩 Check out our website & make sure to subscribe to our email list for a special update on our 2027 conference theme!
Annual Media and Cinema Studies conference at DePaul University focusing on popular culture and cult media.
05/30/2026
Big things are happening 🤩 Check out our website & make sure to subscribe to our email list for a special update on our 2027 conference theme!
05/04/2026
On this Star Wars Day, I'm happy to be auctioning off two amazing near-mint condition Star Wars comics, donated to the Pop Culture Conference charity sale. Proceeds go toward Freedom of the Press Foundation. Check them out!
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04/29/2026
🚨🚨 T-MINUS 3 DAYS TO PCC 🚨🚨
we can’t wait to see you there!
if you’re looking for something to do this Saturday in Chicago, join us for a day full of interesting conversations about pop music, live performances, and so much more!! link in bio to RSVP 🤩
03/31/2026
Registration now open!
Register for this year's pop culture conference -- it's totally free and you get to hear some amazing panels, musicians, keynotes, and more.
Register on our website. Popcultureconference.com, link in bio!
02/07/2026
Since 2014, the DePaul Pop Culture Conference supports a charity each year, nominated by one of our keynote speakers. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to support the Freedom of the Press Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting journalists and their sources. Learn more about the Freedom of the Press Foundation at https://freedom.press, and learn more about the conference and previous charities we have supported at https://popcultureconference.com.
Reminder that presentation ideas are due a week from today, January 31st. 🎶 If you have an idea for a talk, workshop, creative piece or anything else, we want to hear from you! Submit your idea and learn more about the conference at our website.
https://popcultureconference.com/2026-remix-pop-music
01/17/2026
Calling all musicians! 🎵🎸🎤 The DePaul Pop Culture Conference is looking for musical acts to perform at our 2026 Remixing Pop Music conference. Whether you're a solo act or band, we want to hear you!
Please note that submissions are not limited to stricly pop music- all genres are welcome to apply. Additionally, you do not need to be associated with DePaul in order to apply.
Apply to perform and learn more about the conference at our website.
https://popcultureconference.com/2026-remix-pop-music
01/10/2026
Do you have thoughts on pop music you want to share? We want to hear them! The DePaul Pop Culture Conference is looking for talks, workshops, creative pieces, and more. Submit your idea and learn more about the conference at our website.
https://popcultureconference.com
11/20/2025
Lots of things happening at the Pop Culture Conference! TWO keynotes announced: Professor Francesca Royster, author of Black Country Music, will be our Academic Keynote, and music critic Jim DeRogatis will be our Professional Keynote!
Applications are now open for papers, panels, discussions, and more! Check out https://popcultureconference.com/2026-remix-pop-music to submit your ideas. And if you're in a band or are a musician, we're looking for artists to perform!