# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: CRSF returns for its 16th mindbending year, welcoming in-person and online attendees.About this EventWhat to expectThe annual Current Research in Speculative Fiction conference returns for its 16th year with Keynote addresses from Professor Isiah Lavender III and Arthur C Clarke Award 2026 nominee E. J. Swift.CRSF is hosted at the University of Liverpool and welcomes in-person and online attendees.This event is an academic conference that focuses on supporting Early Career Researchers and students in presenting academic research in areas including literary studies, creative writing, media studies, game studies, philosophy, art, anthropology, sociology and political theory.The theme this year is Systems and Entanglements.Tickets are available to attend the two-day conference in person and online, free of charge. For those attending in person there will be light refreshments provided, as well as the option to attend some in-person only events, including workshops, a visit to the Archive, evening drinks, the Open Mic night and the Conference Dinner.Tickets to view the conference across multiple virtual rooms in parallel sessions on Teams are available, and online attendees will also be able to watch our Roundtables and Keynotes live.(Speakers who are presenting papers - DON'T book a ticket to the conference panels, but please DO book if you wish to attend the Archive visit, the Open Mic session or the Conference Dinner. Thank you.)Additional In-Person Events ScheduleWed, Jul 15, Visit to the University of Liverpool SF Archive14:00 – 14:4014:40 – 15:2015:20 – 16:00Thursday 16 July, 20:00 Open Mic NightFriday 17 July, 18:00 Conference DinnerConference Schedule Day 1?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMConference Schedule 16 JulyInfo: Registration and Welcome?: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PMMorning Panels?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMWorkshops?: 02:05 PM - 03:15 PMAfternoon Panels?: 03:20 PM - 04:20 PMRoundtable Discussion?: 04:20 PM - 05:20 PMKeynote Address, Prof Isiah Lavender lll?: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PMOpen Mic Session, In-Person EventConference Schedule Day 2?: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PMConference Schedule Fri 17 July ?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMWorkshops?: 03:20 PM - 04:20 PMRoundtable Discussions?: 04:20 PM - 05:20 PMKeynote Address from Arthur C Clarke Award Nominee E.J. Swift?: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMConference DinnerVisit to the Archive?: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMArchive Visit, Wed July 15th, three sessions
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/current-research-in-speculative-fiction-2026/100001991694053529
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, open-mic, workshops, art, literary-art, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: 19 Abercromby Square
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Liverpool
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 19 Abercromby Square
- **lat**: 53.4028632
- **long**: -2.9631654
- **full address**: 19 Abercromby Square, SOTA Library, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026 takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 19 Abercromby Square, SOTA Library, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026?
  - **A:** Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026 is organized by Lucy Nield (University of Liverpool).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Current Research in Speculative Fiction 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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