CONFLUENCE
2027 SGCI Biennial Conference
October 13 – 17, 2027
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Call for Proposals
Round 1 open June 1 through July 31
Vendor Early Bird Registration
Available June 1 through September 30
Swoon just announced
as the Outstanding Printmaker keynote lecture
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 →
Schedule + Programs
Explore the keynotes, panels, exhibitions, events, and other opportunities.
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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!
