#AWP27: March 17–20, 2027
McCormick Place | Lakeside Center
Chicago, Illinois
Celebrate AWP's 60th Anniversary and join thousands of writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers at the AWP Conference & Bookfair — the premier annual gathering of the literary community. With hundreds of events and exhibitors, four days of connection, inspiration, and celebration await you in Chicago!
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#AWP27
Keynote Address
by Rebecca Makkai
Thursday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. CT
Photo credit: Brett Simison
Explore #AWP27 Events
300+ events, endless inspiration
The #AWP27 schedule features over 300 events, including panel discussions, readings, and conversations covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, community engagement, and more.
Check out #AWP27 events!Discover the Bookfair
The largest literary marketplace in North America.
Meet and connect with hundreds of small presses, literary magazines, university presses, MFA programs, and more. Whether you're attending or exhibiting, the bookfair is the heart of the conference.
Want to exhibit? Join this vibrant literary hub and showcase your organization to thousands of attendees.
Purchase exhibit spaceElevate Your Organization's Impact
Put your organization at the center of literary industry leaders and peers, forge pathways to professional development for your students and staff, access exclusive sponsor benefits, and maximize your organization's visibility and impact by sponsoring #AWP27 today! Maximize your benefits by sponsoring early and receive a full cycle of benefits.
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Can’t make it in person?
Try the virtual pass.
With the virtual registration, you'll be able to:
- Submit to the 2027 Writer to Agent opportunity! Through this popular program, you can submit a query letter and writing sample to be considered by dozens of literary agents from several excellent literary agencies.
- Watch the live streamed “Ask an Agent Anything” featured event.
- Watch 15+ additional live streamed featured events from the conference.
- Access 20+ hours of on-demand conference video content.
- Take your time and see it all! Access replays of all live streamed events and all on-demand video content for an additional month post-conference.
Accessibility Services
AWP is committed to making all reasonable arrangements that will allow conference attendees to participate in conference events. AWP complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and we work to make the conference comfortable and accessible for all participants.
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Hotel & Travel Information
Discounted rates and travel tips available August 31st
Registered attendees can access reduced hotel rates in AWP's official blocks, flight discounts, and helpful transportation info to make your trip to Chicago smooth and affordable. Registered attendees can access hotel information in the Attendee Service Center.
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Our Mission
AWP amplifies the voices of writers and the academic programs and organizations that serve them while championing diversity and excellence in creative writing.
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