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Annual Narrative Conference

2026 Annual Narrative Conference

41st Narrative Conference

Host: International Society for the Study of Narrative (ISSN)
Dates: 4–6 June 2026
Location: Aarhus University, Nordre Ringgade 1, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark

About the Conference

The 41st Narrative Conference brings together researchers, scholars, and students from around the world who share an interest in the study of narrative. This annual event, organized by the International Society for the Study of Narrative (ISSN), has been held in various locations globally since 1986. 
The 2026 edition is hosted by the Narrative Research Lab & the Centre for Fictionality Studies at Aarhus University. 

All participants must register to become a member of the International Society for the Study of Narrative (ISSN)

Register to become a member of ISSN

For more information, visit the Annual Conference site

Why Attend?

  • Network with narrative scholars from around the world.
  • Present your research in a supportive, interdisciplinary forum.
  • Explore narrative theory across genres, mediums, and historical periods.

More Conference Information

The conference invites proposals on all aspects of narrative: genre, medium, period, discipline, and language. 

  • Individual papers: Title + 300-word abstract; name, affiliation, email; 2–3 keywords; and a short (≤ 100 words) statement about your work and publications.
  • Panels: 700-word description of the session, plus individual descriptions of each paper (title, keywords, contributor info).
  • Other formats: Roundtables and alternative session formats are welcome.
  • Papers may be presented on-site or online — please indicate your preference.
  • Deadline for proposals: 1 December 2025. 

Submit proposals (PDF or Word) by email to narrative2026@gmail.com, with the subject line “Proposal”

Local Chair: Prof. Henrik Zetterberg-Nielsen (Aarhus University) 

Local Organizing Committee:

  • Associate Prof. Lasse Raaby Gammelgaard
  • PhD Student Anna Ramsing Lindhardtsen
  • Assistant Lecturer Pernille Meyer
  • Associate Prof. Simona Zetterberg-Nielsen 

Contact: narrative2026@gmail.com