The 2026 Philippine Queer Studies Conference (PQSC) will be held on 24-26 April 2026 at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.
The 2026 PQSC takes movement as both a political act and a way of navigating the world. In this year’s theme, “Mobilizing Methodologies of Movements,” we meditate on methodologies that are not limited to academic inquiry. It includes our gestures of care, the strategies we develop in struggle, the ways we hold space, and the rhythms of our everyday resistance. To mobilize methodologies of movements is to recognize that knowledge is shaped not only by critique and confrontation, but also by affection, curiosity, play, and rest. It is to commit to moving forward with intention, grounded in the everyday and open to possibilities.
At its heart, this conference is an invitation amid growing pressures on queer and trans lives: to gather to move with care, to reflect with purpose, and to imagine liberatory futures together.
With that, participants of the conference can present their knowledge and skills rooted in research, creative work , and community work, as well as conduct workshops on topics related to LGBTQI Filipinos and their experiences. We encourage the sharing of lessons learned through various forms of knowledge: academic, literary, multimedia, performance, policy or project implementation and management, among many others.
Individual Presentations. These are 10-minute presentations. Individual presentations will be grouped into themed 1.5-hour sessions of three to four presentations and a 30-minute Q&A forum. For papers with multiple authors, assign an individual presenter.
Poster Presentations. This poster presentation queers research by disrupting the rigid, hierarchical structure of panel formats. It embraces a more open, interactive, and relational approach that invites one-on-one dialogue and sustained engagement beyond timed presentations.
Symposia. These are sessions that include three to four 10-minute presentations that revolve around a central theme. The sessions are 1.5-hour long that conclude with a 30-minute integrative discussion.
Workshops. These are 2-hour sessions led by community and professional organizations that teach participants new knowledge and skills related to LGBTQI experiences.
Art Exhibit. A curated space for visual and multimedia works that explore LGBTQI identities, experiences, and expressions. Open to various formats, the exhibit celebrates queer creativity, visibility, and storytelling.
Submit proposals here.
Deadline for submission of proposals: 30 September 2025
Release of acceptance notices: 31 December 2025
Registration of presenters and participants: 31 January 2026
