23rd GCLS Con
Portland, Oregon
July 7 - July 11, 2027
Your Full Access Con Ticket Includes:
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Panels, workshops, and reader discussions
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Author spotlights and book signing
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Welcome reception
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Goldie Awards celebration
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Lunch on Thursday and Friday
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Meetups, social events, and opportunities to connect with fellow lovers of sapphic literature
Why book through the room block? In addition to helping GCLS meet our financial commitments, GCLS has negotiated attendee benefits:
- Discounted parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Fly Delta to the Con with a Reduced Fare!
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference.
Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY57X
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Help Shape the Con
The GCLS Con is shaped by the creativity, voices, and contributions of our community. Whether you have an idea to share, a story to tell, or someone to honor, we invite you to help make the Con meaningful for everyone.
Share your ideas for panels, presentations, and signature sessions.
Help us remember members of our literary community.
Apply to share your work with readers at the Con.
Nominate someone or a book for a GCLS legacy honor.
Conference Scholarships
Helping more voices become part of our community.
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At GCLS, we believe that financial circumstances shouldn't stand in the way of connecting with the vibrant community of readers, writers, and supporters of sapphic literature.
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Through the generosity of our donors, GCLS offers a limited number of scholarships to help individuals attend our annual conference. These scholarships are part of our commitment to making the Con more accessible and ensuring that a diversity of voices, perspectives, and experiences can be part of our community.
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Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime member of our community, we encourage you to apply if financial assistance would make attending the 2027 GCLS Conference in Portland more possible.
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Scholarship availability is limited, and applications will be reviewed with care and confidentiality.
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We want you to be part of the story.
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What do scholarships cover? GCLS Scholarships will cover a full access pass to the conference and may cover up to 2 night's hotel, dependent on need and fund availability.
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Who can apply? Anyone who needs some financial assistance to attend the Con.
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When are applications due? Applications are due December 31, 2026 and notifications will be made on or before January 31, 2027.
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How are recipients selected? Applications are evaluated based on financial need, available funding, and the applicants' goals for attending the conference, what they hope to learn and experience, and how they envision using those experiences to support and strengthen the sapphic literary community. We are particularly interested in how applicants hope to contribute to GCLS's mission of increasing the visibility and quality of sapphic literature.
We recognize that contributions to our community take many forms, and we welcome applications from readers, writers, and literary supporters at all stages of their journeys. -
What if I've already registered? We would prefer you wait to register if you will be applying for a scholarship. In the event that you have already registered and receive a scholarship, we will refund your paid ticket.
2027 GCLS Portland Gear
Con Schedule Out Now!
The official Graphic Schedule and Printable Schedule for the 2026 GCLS Conference are now available.
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Whether you prefer a colorful, at-a-glance overview or a detailed printable version to help plan your days, we've got you covered. Explore panels, author spotlights, special events, networking opportunities, the Goldie Awards Gala, and more.
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Download the schedules today and begin planning your Con!
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Schedule will be updated as details are confirmed.
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Vendor tables are now available for the 2026 GCLS Annual Conference in Orlando, and we’d love to have you join us! Our vendor room is a lively, high-traffic space open to both conference attendees and the public, featuring author spotlights and hosted lunches that draw a steady flow of visitors throughout the event. Whether you’re showcasing books, services, crafts, or literary merchandise, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect directly with an engaged and enthusiastic sapphic reading community. Tables are limited and tend to fill quickly, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early and be part of the energy of GCLS 2026!
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Vendor Table Details
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Price per Table: $125 ($150 after June 1)
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Table Size: 6-foot banquet table
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Chairs: 2 provided
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Setup: Tables will be fully draped
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Vendor passes are included with the purchase of your vendor table and allow up to two people per table to staff your space in the vendor room.
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Please note that vendor passes do not include meals or access to conference programming such as panels, keynote events, master classes, presentations, the Goldie Awards ceremony, or evening events. If you would like to attend those activities, you are welcome to purchase a conference registration in addition to your vendor table.