SCSMI 2025 in Edmonton, Canada
June 4–7
Co-hosted by the University of Alberta and the University of Lethbridge.
The conference will be held at the University of Alberta’s Humanities Centre (11121 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2S1)
The campus is centrally located in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, which is one of the largest cities in western Canada. The University of Alberta is situated near the beautiful Kinsmen Park, the impressive Alberta Legislature Building, and 2 km from the city’s downtown. For those able to stay for two days after the conference, tickets for a separate day trip to Banff (located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains) will be made available at the time of registration. More information about Edmonton can be found at exploreedmonton.com, and basic information about transportation can be found here.
The call for papers is available here.
Other Information
Presenters must be active members of the Society or join SCSMI by March 15, 2025 (otherwise acceptance will be withdrawn). Presenters should plan to physically attend the conference. However, a limited number of online presentation slots will be made available on a needs basis, and can be requested as part of your presentation proposal. All presentations (not including special events) will also be accessible online. Presenters unable to attend for financial reasons are encouraged to apply for a Travel Award.
Further questions about the conference or submission process should be addressed to scsmi2025@gmail.com
The Society for the Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image is dedicated to welcoming and encouraging all participants, regardless of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, religion, and other such characteristics. We actively seek to enhance the diversity of our membership and encourage research in areas related to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Visit the website for the full SCSMI Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
