International Bisexual+ Research Conference (online) [by Bi Research Group] £

International Bi Conference Online is a two-day conference by researchers from the Bisexual Research Group for anyone who wants to learn more about bisexual, pansexual, polysexual, plurisexual, queer, fluid, and unlabelled experiences through research. Tickets via Eventbrite (see below).

It features works from over 50 scholars, activists, artists, and community organizations, with keynote talks, roundtable discussions, presentations, interactive workshops, poetry, comedy and more!

There will also be "coffee and chat" type sessions for all.

Once released, we expect free tickets (donations welcome) available; RSVPs here do not provide access, but might help with reminders and seeing who else local to look out for in the sessions/workshops (or that you already know).

It is now run every 2 years. There will be sessions at different times to support many timezones. I expect keynote opening sessions, in-depth sessions, and groups of 5 minute lightning talks again (each typically followed by half-hour breakout rooms for questions and further discussion).

🟣 Tickets:
Not yet open to obtain tickets. In previous years you could register online for CA $7.75 (approx. £5+fee) or CA $17.73 (~£10+fee, super supporter ticket) using Eventbrite.
The ticket usually points to the Zoom used to host online sessions.

Session details are emailed nearer the date; we expect again that all will be held via Zoom conferencing features (ensure your Zoom app is up to date before you wish to join).

If tickets are available but this page isn't updated, please tell us!

🟣 Schedule:
The talks schedule will be listed in the Zoom page for the conference online or in the app (will have any updates). Sessions this year may be into tracks or streams, with each headed up by a keynote as usual.

Expect to see talks, workshops, roundtables, readings, and other more social/wellbeing-related sessions - eg. meditation, comedy, or other more interactive social options.

The Keynote speakers this year:

• ???? (TBC)

Expect an introduction from the founder/organisers (specifically, Dr. Julia Shaw - author of Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality), and a closing session summarising and thanking everyone.

🟣 Organisers:
This conference is organised by Bisexual Research Group. Historically Dr Julia Shaw founded it. In 2023, it ran with consultation from Dr Emiel Maliepaard (previously helped organise EuroBiReCon), Dr Helen Bowes-Catton (helped organise BiCon for many years) and with thanks to Dr Noemi Dreksler.

🟣 Submissions (deadline extended to August):
Submissions were via the website, for research into social sciences, history, cultural and media studies, health, and science from independent or university-based scholars, activists, artists, and community members.
Entries for sessions of various lengths/formats, and in the form of other media such as poetry, literary reflection, creative non-fiction, fiction, and visual arts are also accepted - they endeavour to provide opportunities for everyone to share their work regardless of discipline/stage of educational journey. Abstracts peer-reviewed, should be up to 400 words, usually maximum one per researcher in order to ensure diversity.
Follow on Instagram (or X) for updates (see below for links).

See the website page about submissions.

🟣 More Info:
Social Media: Twitter(X) / Instagram

Relatedly, this meetup group also has a X(Twitter) list of bi researchers and academics you can follow.