2026 Perspectives on Contemporary Legend

43rd Perspectives on Contemporary Legend
Hosted by the University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

June 1-5, 2026

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2026

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The International Society for Contemporary Legend Research is pleased to announce that the 2026 Perspectives on Contemporary Legend 43rd International Conference will return to Lexington, KY. The local organizing committee has planned a great week, with excursions to historic sites (with ghosts), bourbon distilleries, music, and more. The conference will take place at the Hilton in the heart of downtown Lexington, in easy walking distance to local eateries and attractions. Lexington is served by the Bluegrass Airport and is within driving distance of major US cities in the East and Midwest.

Submit an Abstract

Submissions of 300-word abstracts of relevance to contemporary legend should be sent to conference@contemporarylegend.org by March 2, 2026.

Presentations will be 30 minutes, 20 minutes for presentation followed by discussion.

For those who cannot travel to Lexington, we will offer an online presentation option. Please indicate if you intend to present remotely when you submit your abstract. Online panels will be limited to one session per day.

Email abstracts to conference@contemporarylegend.org by March 2, 2026

Register for the Conference

This year’s meeting registration fees include the excursion costs, refreshments on presentation days, and the banquet on Wednesday night.

Registration (includes excursion and banquet):  

Members:$160 USD (in-person)
$125 (online presenters)
Non-members:$200 USD
Students:$125 USD
Companions$125 USD

Click below to register. The registration deadline is May 1, 2026.

2026 Conference Registration Form
Become a Member / Renew Membership

Please note that May 22, 2026 is the deadline for refunds for withdrawals.

Organizers

Questions? E-mail Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willougby at j.rouhier@uky.edu or visit https://contemporarylegend.org/

Sponsors

  • University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences
  • University of Kentucky College of Communication & Information
  • University of Kentucky A&S Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures
  • University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities
  • University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research
  • University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College