GCLS Annual Conference 2026
Wed, Aug 05
|DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Universal
Celebrate sapphic literature with the GCLS Community in Orlando.
Time & Location
Aug 05, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 09, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Universal, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
About the event
Visit our main conference page here for more details.
The GCLS annual conference is our main in-person event for those with an interest in sapphic literature and LGBTQIA+ issues. Programming includes panel discussions, in-depth presentations, workshops and other classes, author readings and signings, and structured and informal opportunities for attendees to engage with each other. Authors, readers, audiobook narrators, publishers, editors--all with an interest in sapphic literature are welcome!
Tickets
Individual Conference Ticket
Sale ends
Jul 04, 11:50 PM EDT
Individual ticket includes: - Access to panels, presentations, and master classes - Access to all plenary events at the conference, including open receptions and applicable meals - Awards night, dinner, ceremony, and after party - Brunch on Sunday
$500.00
+$32.50 Sales Tax
+$13.31 ticket service fee
Day Ticket - Wednesday 8/5
Sale ends
Aug 05, 11:50 PM EDT
Day Ticket (Wednesday) includes: - Access to panels, presentations, and master classes - Access to Welcome Reception
$75.00
+$4.88 Sales Tax
+$2.00 ticket service fee
Day Ticket - Thursday 8/6
Sale ends
Aug 06, 11:50 PM EDT
Day Ticket (Thursday) includes: - Access to panels, presentations, and master classes - Access to all plenary events on Thursday - Access to BIPOC meetup (if applicable)
$100.00
+$6.50 Sales Tax
+$2.66 ticket service fee
Day Ticket - Friday 8/7
Sale ends
Aug 07, 11:50 PM EDT
Day Ticket (Friday) includes: - Access to panels, presentations, and master classes - Access to all plenary events on Friday - Access to Trans/Nonbinary meetup (if applicable) - Access to Karaoke (all are welcome)
$100.00
+$6.50 Sales Tax
+$2.66 ticket service fee
Day Ticket - Sunday 8/9
Sale ends
Aug 09, 12:00 PM EDT
Day Ticket (Sunday) includes: - Closing brunch
$75.00
+$4.88 Sales Tax
+$2.00 ticket service fee
Awards Gala Ticket 8/8
Sale ends
Aug 08, 11:50 PM EDT
Awards Gala ticket includes: - Access to awards night, dinner, ceremony, and after party - Programming on Saturday (Plenary Panel and Author Signing) are free for all to attend
$150.00
+$9.75 Sales Tax
+$3.99 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00