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.
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.
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!
Schedule Posted! IQSA 2024 in London
IQSA is excited to announce the schedule for this year’s Annual Conference hosted by the Institute of Ismaili Studies at the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross, London. The conference will take place in-person only from July 15-18, 2024.
Registration for the conference is now open! Please book as soon as possible to lock in the best possible rates, which will increase in the coming weeks. Select accommodations must be reserved on the registration form, so remember to visit the accommodations page prior to registration.
On the registration form, you will have the option to express interest in…
1. Childcare – Please check this box ASAP so IQSA can make arrangements accordingly in London. More details to follow.
2. Aga Khan Centre Tours – Building tours will be scheduled during lunch breaks every day of the conference. Please indicate your day of interest on the form. Availability is limited.
3. Graduate Student Luncheon – This is a valuable opportunity for graduate students and emerging scholars to mingle with established experts in Qur’anic studies in a more relaxed setting with a light lunch in a semi-private dining area. Please indicate whether you want to participate as a mentor or early career scholar. Availability is limited.
Please note that all travel grants have been awarded at this time. The Call for Papers has also closed.
Official letters of invitation to support visa applications are available. Please email contactus@iqsaweb.org with your full name and address, in addition to any other details you require.
A friendly reminder that IQSA membership is required to attend the conference. Register at https://beta.iqsaweb.org/join-iqsa/ and receive one full year of benefits, including conference attendance in London and San Diego, access to IQSA publications, professional development opportunities, and more.
Questions? We are here to help! Please direct all inquiries to contactus@iqsaweb.org.
Read about the keynote address, ʾAṣdāʾu kalāmi l-ḥiǧār fī luġati l-ʾaqlāmi wa-l-ʾasfār: The Quran in light of 1500 years of pre-Islamic Arabian epigraphy, at this link.
Limited travel grants will be available, with preference given to paper presenters and panelists. To apply, please check the corresponding box on the registration form. Find discounted accommodations here.
If you’re attending IQSA’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio this fall, remember to register TODAY before rates increase! Early Bird registration saves you over $50 compared to regular rates.
To sign up, Register as a Member of an Affiliate Organization here. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Affiliate link and choose “International Qur’anic Studies Association” in the drop-down menu. Please note you must be an active IQSA member to attend.
The IQSA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature is one short week away (November 18-22, 2022)! Please find friendly reminders and updates below as you prepare to present or attend the conference.
ANNUAL MEETING FAQs
Q: Can I still register for the IQSA Annual Meeting?
A: Active IQSA members can still register for the meeting at full price. Visit the SBL Annual Meeting Page and choose Register as a Member of an Affiliate Organization. Then, complete a New Registration under the Affiliate Members category, and choose International Qur’anic Studies Association when prompted.
Q: How do I attend the IQSA General Reception?
A: All registered IQSA attendees will receive an email notification with details for the off-site reception on Saturday, November 19 from 7-9pm.
Q: Do I have to be an IQSA member to register for the Annual Meeting?
A: YES – current IQSA membership is required and verified by staff upon registration. However, SBL/AAR membership is not required to attend the IQSA Annual Meeting. You can renew your IQSA membership HERE.
Q: I already registered for the Annual Meeting as an SBL/AAR member. Do I have to register again as an affiliate to attend IQSA events?
A: No – duplicate registration is not required to attend IQSA events if one has already registered as an SBL/AAR member. However, you must register as an active IQSA member if you are presenting at an IQSA session.
Q: Where can I find a schedule of events for the Annual Meeting?
A: Find the IQSA Conference Schedule online, and view the full SBL/AAR Program here. A digital version of the IQSA Annual Meeting Program Book and Annual Report will be available in the coming days!
Q: Does IQSA provide funding or reimbursement for its members to attend the meeting?
A: At this time, IQSA does not have the resources to provide financial assistance for Annual Meeting registration costs. However, IQSA encourages its members to seek financial aid through institutional grants and other funding.
Q: Where can I find more FAQs regarding the SBL and AAR Meeting & Events?
A: Find more details at this link!
Q: Should I use the SBL/AAR Mobile App? A: Absolutely! Using the mobile app or interactive web version will allow you to easily access event sessions, speakers, exhibitors, and organizer messages. When logged in using your registration number, you can personalize your schedule, take notes, share contacts, and more.
Why should you download the Annual Meetings Mobile App prior to arrival?
The app is the best and easiest way to find information about the whole meeting, including session times and locations, information about presentations, location of exhibitors, and general information about the meeting.
New this year, you can view session with updated information via a search filter. When browsing filter data, tap the filter data, then select “New and Updated Sessions,” then the filter you wish to apply.
The app contains easily searchable floor plans of the book exhibit hall, convention center, and meeting hotels. Navigating the meeting has never been easier.
We will have onsite programs available, but these were printed in September and many sessions may have changed locations or times. We urge you to download the app and check it for the latest information.
Be sure to add alerts@ativsoftware.com to your email’s allowed senders list to be sure to receive emails, notifications, and invitations from the meeting platform. Presenters should be on the lookout for more information in the coming days about how to upload materials like handout documents, full-text papers, and even pre-recorded videos. While uploading these materials is optional, we encourage presenter to take advantage of these opportunities.
Questions? Email us at contactus@iqsaweb.org. We look forward to seeing you in Denver!
Register NOW for Denver Early Bird Rates
Looking to save on registration rates for this year’s IQSA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the SBL/AAR Annual Meetings in Denver, Colorado from November 18-21, 2022? Register as an Affiliate Member HERE before early bird rates end on July 29th! All presenters, panel members, and other attendees MUST register to attend the Annual Meeting.
Please note that registration for the Denver meeting is not linked to registration for the IQSA Meeting in Palermo.
Hosted by the Giorgio La Pira Library and Research Centre, this program features Keynote Lectures by Roberto Tottoli (University of Naples L’Orientale), Johanna Pink (University of Freiburg), and Fred Donner (University of Chicago), in addition to a variety of panels, performances, receptions, and tours.
FSCIRE (La Pira Library), will offer travel grants up to € 500 to students, PhD students, post-docs, and scholars participating in the conference to cover travel, accommodation and subsistence costs and conference fees. The grants are also accessible to those who would like to attend the meeting as auditors, i.e., without offering a conference paper.
If you require further information, please contact Alba Fedeli (alba.fedeli@uni-hamburg.de) and Devin Stewart (dstewar@emory.edu). Any other questions concerning practicalities of the conference in Palermo should be addressed to Francesca Badini (badini@fscire.it) and concerning registration and payment should go to contactus@iqsaweb.org.
EXTENDED DEADLINE: IQSA 2022 Annual Meeting Giorgio La Pira Library and Research Centre, Palermo, Italy
Attention Friends of IQSA!
We are happy to inform you that panel and paper submission deadlines for the IQSA 2022 Annual Meeting in Palermo have beenextended! IQSA Members now have until March 7th, 2022 to submit paper and panel proposals via email toiqsa@fscire.it.
Please note that the IQSA membership is required for proposal submission (see below).
The 2022 Annual Meeting welcomes papers on any topic within the range of the interests of the Qur’anic text, encouraging in particular the submission of panels that gather selected speakers invited by a presenter. Individual papers will be accepted as well.
Please note that all proposals for panels must include:
Presenter/chair name(s) and affiliation.
100-word short bio (written in English).
Panel title.
400-word paper abstract (written in English).
Speakers contacted and selected by the presenter and title of each paper.
Proposals for single papers must include:
Author name and affiliation.
100-word short bio (written in English).
Paper title.
400-word paper abstract (written in English).
Eligibility for proposal submissions is contingent upon the following:
1) Active IQSA membership is required at the time of proposal submission for the IQSA Program, and the membership status of all applicants will be checked prior to acceptance.
2) Participants must maintain current IQSA Membership through their participation in the Annual Meeting.
Please also note that, in order to ensure equity and diversity amongst participants, only one paper presentation per IQSA Annual Meeting should be submitted by any individual participant.
All participants must adhere to IQSA’s Professional Conduct Policy.
Conference registration fees are structured as follows:
Registration by the end of June: 140 $
Registration by the end of July: 180 $
Registration in August and September: 220 $
Students and residents of the Global South will receive 50% discount on the proposed fees.
View the event registration page. Participants will be required to register for the conference by submitting payment through IQSA submission system.
The Conference program will circulate by the beginning of April 2022 and the registration will be opened by the beginning of May with all relevant details about the several available options and activities, like the booking accommodation and childcare facilities or the trip to Monreale and the guided visit of Palermo.
If you require further information about the submission process and the panels organization, please contact Alba Fedeli (alba.fedeli@uni-hamburg.de) and Devin Stewart (dstewar@emory.edu). Any other questions concerning practicalities of the conference in Palermo should be addressed to Francesca Badini (badini@fscire.it) and concerning registration and payment should go to contactus@iqsaweb.org.
Paper proposals should be submitted to iqsa@fscire.it by March 7, 2022.
Please note that the IQSA membership is required for proposal submission (see below).
The 2022 Annual Meeting welcomes papers on any topic within the range of the interests of the Qur’anic text, encouraging in particular the submission of panels that gather selected speakers invited by a presenter. Individual papers will be
accepted as well.
Please note that all proposals for panels must include:
Presenter/chair name(s) and affiliation.
100-word short bio (written in English).
Panel title.
400-word paper abstract (written in English).
Speakers contacted and selected by the presenter and title of each paper.
Proposals for single papers must include:
Author name and affiliation.
100-word short bio (written in English).
Paper title.
400-word paper abstract (written in English).
Eligibility for proposal submissions is contingent upon the following:
1) Active IQSA membership is required at the time of proposal submission for the IQSA Program, and the membership status of all applicants will be checked prior to acceptance.
2) Participants must maintain current IQSA Membership through their participation in the Annual Meeting.
Please also note that, in order to ensure equity and diversity amongst participants, only one paper presentation per IQSA Annual Meeting should be submitted by any individual participant.
All participants must adhere to IQSA’s Professional Conduct Policy.
Conference registration fees are structured as follows:
Registration by the end of June: 140 $
Registration by the end of July: 180 $
Registration in August and September: 220 $
Students and residents of the Global South will receive 50% discount on the proposed fees.
View the event registration page. Participants will be required to register for the conference by submitting payment through IQSA submission system.
The Conference programme will circulate by the beginning of April 2022 and the registration will be opened by the beginning of May with all relevant details about the several available options and activities, like the booking accommodation and childcare facilities or the trip to Monreale and the guided visit of Palermo.
If you require further information about the submission process and the panels organization, please contact Alba Fedeli (alba.fedeli@uni-hamburg.de) and Devin Stewart (dstewar@emory.edu). Any other questions concerning practicalities of the conference in Palermo should be addressed to Francesca Badini (badini@fscire.it) and concerning registration and payment should go to contactus@iqsaweb.org.
RSVP to IQSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting General Reception!
The 2021 IQSA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Society of Biblical Literature and American Academy of Religion in San Antonio, Texas from November 19–22 is only one week away! One of the highlights of the IQSA Annual Meeting is its General Reception following the Presidential Address, an opportunity for IQSA members convene over food and drink in a causal setting.
This year’s General Reception will be held in person on Friday, November 19th from 8:00 – 10:00pm offsite. If you are registered for the Annual Meeting and plan on attending the General Reception, please RSVP here. Location and other details will be sent to all registrants via email.
Are you presenting or attending the 2021 International Qur’anic Studies Association’s Annual Meeting to be held in San Antonio, TX from November 18–21, 2021? Don’t forget to register by September 23rd before regular rates increase! IQSA members can save on the forthcoming registration fee by joining IQSA and registering for the Annual Meetings as an Affiliate Member HERE. To become an IQSA member click HERE.
In-Person Meeting Information
Need more information on the Annual Meeting including registration rates, housing information, meeting locations, airline discounts, etc? Please visit our Annual Meeting website here.
Virtual-Only Sessions Information
Need more information regarding the Virtual Only Sessions including registration rates, sessions included, benefits of attending virtually, etc. Please visit our Annual Meeting website here.
Q: Do I have to be an IQSA member to register for the Annual Meeting?
A: YES – current IQSA membership is required and verified by staff upon registration. However, SBL/AAR membership is not required to attend the IQSA Annual Meeting. You can renew your IQSA membership HERE.
Q: I already registered for the Annual Meeting as an SBL/AAR member. Do I have to register again as an affiliate to attend IQSA events?
A: No – duplicate registration is not required to attend IQSA events if one has already registered as an SBL/AAR member. However, you must register as an active IQSA member if you are presenting at an IQSA session.
Q: Does IQSA provide funding or reimbursement for its members to attend the meeting?
A: At this time, IQSA does not have the resources to provide financial assistance for Annual Meeting registration costs. However, IQSA encourages its members to seek financial aid through institutional grants and other funding.
Q: Can I cancel my registration due to Covid-19 health concerns?
A: We recognize that the coronavirus continues to impact your planning for the Annual Meeting this year so we’re giving you more time to make registration changes without penalty. You now have until Oct. 21 to receive a full refund. http://ow.ly/Bo3c50FM5jV
Participants will be required to register for the conference by submitting payment through SBL’s online submission system.
Questions? Email contactus@iqsaweb.org! We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Annual Meeting.
Prepare for the 2020 IQSA Virtual Annual Meeting!
The 2020 IQSA Annual Meeting held for the first time in a new virtual format is just 10 days away! Please see below for some friendly reminders for participants and attendees as you prepare to attend.
Membership & Registration Current IQSA membership is required and verified by staff upon registration for the IQSA Annual Meeting. However, SBL/AAR membership is not required to attend the IQSA Annual Meeting. You can renew your IQSA membership HERE.
Dates and Times The virtual meeting schedule is extended to avoid potential timing conflicts, time zone limitations, and religious and Thanksgiving holidays. The meeting will take place Monday – Thursday over two weeks. The new dates are November 30 – December 3 and December 7 – 10, from 9AM to 9PM EST. All times on the conference schedule are listed in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Program Platform The SBL and AAR Virtual Annual Meetings Platform is now live on your computer! You can search and browse all of the sessions and publishers who are participating. After you log in, you can start to build your own schedule. Much more functionality will be unveiled once the Virtual Annual Meeting starts! To log into the Virtual Annual Meetings Platform, you will use your registration Reference Number as your username, and your last name as your password. Download the Mobile App to access the Virtual Annual Meeting on your mobile device!
IQSA Virtual Events IQSA will still hold its Annual President Address, Business and General Meetings, Graduate Student Roundtable, and a closing session. To participate, members must be registered for the Annual Meeting through SBL/AAR.
Presidential Address 11/30/2020 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Asma Hilali, University of Lille, Panelist (40 min) Fred Donner, University of Chicago, Respondent (20 min)
Business Meeting 12/02/2020 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM *Members Only
General Meeting 12/02/2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Open to Public
Graduate Student Roundtable 12/03/2020 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Closing Session 12/10/2020 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Questions or concerns? For registration and logistics, email information@annual-meetings.org. For IQSA specific questions, email contactus@iqsaweb.org. We look forward to seeing our members and affiliates next month for this exciting event!
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