SoMA 2027 Symposium Planning

For SoMA’s upcoming 2027 conference on June 8-9 at the Magic Circle in London, we will soon be inviting symposia proposals.

This page is intended for anyone interested in organizing or participating in a symposium for SoMA 2027. We’re inviting members of the community to share topic ideas and connect with prospective collaborators ahead of our formal call for proposals.

So please feel free to post your ideas and professional contact details in the comments below. We’re also happy to help signal boost by circulating potential ideas through the SoMA newsletter (just email us at scienceofmagicassoc@gmail.com).

SoMA welcomes contributions from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, including the sciences, technology, humanities, and professional magic, as well as individuals with a broader interest in the science of magic. Proposal submission instructions are listed below.

Symposium format

• Symposia will be allocated 45 minutes, including a minimum of 15 minutes for audience questions and discussion.

• Organizers are otherwise free to structure their sessions as they see fit, including allocating additional time for discussion.

• Symposia may include 2–4 presenters (including the main organizer).

Proposal Requirements

• A title for the overall symposium

• An abstract summarizing the symposium (max 300 words)

• The main organizer's name, affiliation, and contact email. This person will be the primary point of contact with the SoMA conference committee.

• The names, affiliations, and contact emails of all presenters, along with confirmation that each has agreed to participate.

The application portal will be going live soon!