The International David Foster Wallace Society
The American Literature Association
May 20-23, 2026
Palmer House
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL, 60603
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sponsored Panel: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF INFINITE JEST
Call for Papers/Proposals
It has been 30 years since the publication of David Foster Wallace’s masterwork, Infinite Jest. The International David Foster Wallace Society is pleased to sponsor a panel at The American Literature Association, held in Chicago, IL, from May 20-23, 2026. We welcome scholarship exploring the impact, influence, and legacy of Infinite Jest or other related research.
The International David Foster Wallace Society is committed to promoting and fostering a greater inclusion of women scholars, scholars of color, emerging and independent scholars, and other historically underrepresented scholars in Wallace Studies.
Submit an abstract of 300 words (for a max. 20-minute presentation) and brief biographical info to [email protected] by December 31, 2025. Submissions should include your name, affiliation (if any), and email address. Please specify any special AV or scheduling needs when submitting your proposal.
We intend to communicate decisions on paper selection by Jan. 25, 2026.