IQSA Annual Meeting 2025

IQSA Annual Meeting 2025

The International Qur’anic Studies Association is delighted to hold its Annual Meeting from November 13 – 16, 2025 hosted on the Loyola Marymount University campus in Los Angeles, California.

This conference has virtual AND in-person options:

U.S.-based scholars: We warmly encourage you to attend on campus to enjoy face-to-face discussions, bookstore exhibits, and informal networking in sunny Los Angeles.

Non-U.S.-based scholars: If you plan to attend in person, we would be delighted to see you in Los Angeles. If you are unable to or choose not to attend in person, you can fully participate virtually, presenting your work and connecting with colleagues globally.

Please register here.

The submission deadline for proposals has passed. Individuals who are not presenting papers or participating in the program are still welcome to come as observers.

You can join IQSA here. If you are a graduate student, contingent faculty, or are from the global south and are unable to pay, please contact us (contactus@iqsaweb.org).

Registration OPEN for IQSA Annual Meeting 2025!

Registration for the 2025 IQSA Annual Meeting is NOW OPEN!

Follow the steps below to register for the International Qur’anic Studies Association’s Annual Meeting from November 13 – 16, 2025 hosted on the Loyola Marymount University campus in Los Angeles, California.


1. Verify that your IQSA membership is active

2. Visit https://event.fourwaves.com/iqsa2025/registration

3. Complete the form

4. Complete payment based on your IQSA membership level


Please note that the conference registration process is the same for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Travel grants
IQSA will make available a limited number of travel grants (up to $500 USD) for those most in need of financial assistance in order to attend. Preference will be given to those presenting. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.

Invitation letters
If you require an official letter for visa or institutional funding, please email contactus@iqsaweb.org. Please provide your full name and mailing address and our team will prepare one promptly.

Travel & Accommodations
We have compiled a selection of hotels near Loyola Marymount University (LMU) to assist with your travel planning. Find a list of dining options here.

Childcare
Depending on demand, IQSA will work to provide childcare accommodations. If you indicate your interest on the registration form, you will be contacted at a later date.

We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles!

Call for Papers: IQSA Annual Meeting 2025

The Call for Papers for the 2025 IQSA Annual Meeting is now open! 

The International Qur’anic Studies Association is delighted to hold its Annual Meeting in person from November 13-16, 2025, hosted by Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. This conference is in-person only. There is no online option. 

Submissions are welcome as either individual papers, organized panels, or roundtable discussions. Find more information about submission types and formatting here. Find the submission form here.

For your proposal to be accepted and to attend the conference you must be an active IQSA member. You can join IQSA here. If you are a graduate student, contingent faculty, or are from the global south and are unable to pay, please contact us (contactus@iqsaweb.org).

We look forward to receiving your proposals!