Venue Information
Details about our conference locations and accommodations
Upcoming Conference Venue
The Strong National Museum of Play
21st Annual Conference — October 15–16, 2027
Address:
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
The Strong National Museum of Play is a global leader in exploring, preserving, and sharing the history of play to promote play’s vital role in all our lives. Our 2027 conference is sponsored by the University of Rochester and hosted by the Strong Museum of Play.
Accommodations
Hotel information will be posted here as it is confirmed.
Recent Conference Venues
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
20th Annual Conference (2026)
Address:
543 Indiana Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Our 20th anniversary meeting was held at the museum celebrating Kurt Vonnegut—novelist, humorist, and Indiana native—a uniquely fitting home for the Society.
Intercontinental Hotel
19th Annual Conference (2025)
Address:
444 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Our 19th Annual Conference featured an Author Meets Critics session on Wilk and Gimbel's In On the Joke: The Ethics of Humor and Comedy, with lively discussions in the heart of New Orleans.
Florida Institute of Technology
18th Annual Conference (2024)
Address:
Crawford Building, 7th Floor
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Located on Florida's Space Coast, Florida Tech offered a modern academic setting with excellent facilities for our presentations and discussions.
The Menger Hotel
13th Annual Conference (2019)
Address:
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
A historic hotel adjacent to the Alamo, the Menger provided a unique and memorable setting for our conference with its Victorian elegance.
Dolphin Beach Resort
11th Annual Conference (2017)
Address:
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
A return to our Florida roots! The beachside location provided a relaxed atmosphere perfect for lighthearted philosophical discussions.
Online Conference
15th Annual Conference (2021)
Hosted by:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
During the pandemic, we successfully transitioned to a virtual format, demonstrating that philosophical humor transcends physical boundaries.
Conference Travel Tips
Planning Your Trip
- Book accommodations early, especially for venues in popular areas
- Check if the conference hotel offers special rates for attendees
- Consider arriving a day early to adjust and explore the area
- Keep conference organizer contact information handy
At the Conference
- Registration typically opens the morning of the first day
- Bring business cards to exchange with fellow scholars
- Don't miss the social events—they're often the highlight!
- Consider volunteering as a heckler (commentator) for sessions
Questions?
For specific questions about venue accessibility, nearby accommodations, or travel arrangements, please contact the conference organizers.
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