CONFLUENCE
2027 SGCI Biennial Conference
October 13 – 17, 2027
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Call for Proposals
open June 1
Vendor Early Bird Registration
starts June 1
Join or Renew SGCI
Membership
Questions? Contact us!
About Confluence
Learn about the conference, theme, and the people making everything happen.
About the conference →
Submit a Proposal
Share your ideas for discussions, demonstrations, exchange portfolios, and more.
View guidelines + submit →
Attend the Conference
Registration, membership, fees, and important dates to plan your trip.
Registration information →
Plan Your Visit
Travel to Pittsburgh, hotels, transportation, venues, and things to do.
Travel and venue details →
Program + Schedule
Explore the keynotes, panels, exhibitions, events, and other opportunities.
View program details →
Vendors
Learn about vendor opportunities and explore creative businesses joining us.
Vendor information →
Exhibitions + Print events
Discover exhibitions, portfolio events, pop-ups, demonstrations, and other gatherings throughout the conference.
Explore events →
Shirt + Hoodie Pre-Order
Looking forward to Confluence? Order your t-shirt or hoodie today at early bird prices, then pick it up at the conference!
Thank you to our designers and printers, Pittsburgh’s own CommonWealth Press. A proud union shop!
Pre-ordering your shirt or hoodie supports local production and celebrates the print community gathering in Pittsburgh for Confluence.
Important Dates:
June – July 2026
Round 1 Call for Proposals open
September – October 2026
Round 2 Call for Participation open
November 2026
Notifications of Round 2 participation
Fall 2026
Registration opens
October 2027
Confluence begins
Thank you to our Vendors and Sponsors!
