The ASA Pacific Division is pleased to host the 2026 Meeting at the Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Hotel  on March 6-7, 2026.

Eliya Cohen (University of Utah) will be the 2026 program chair.

2026 Steering Committee Members: Peg Brand Weiser, Pradeep Dhillon, and A.W. Eaton

We are delighted that Antonia Peacocke (Stanford University) will give the 2026 Peter Kivy Address.

Her main research lies in philosophy of mind, epistemology, philosophy of action, metaphysics, and aesthetics (especially philosophy of literature). She is particularly interested in topics that cross-cut these areas of philosophy.  Her current research projects focus on content plurality in mental action, the nature of aesthetic value, and phenomenal learning in literature.

CFP: Word PDF - The November 15, 2025 extended deadline for submissions has now passed.

The Pacific Division 2026 Program will be posted here when it is available!

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Travel Funds: The Division will have $1,000 (total) from the Irene H. Chayes Travel Fund to support travel for presenters (papers or panel presentations) without institutional travel support.

The Pacific Division is also raising funds to provide additional travel grants for people with accepted papers or panel presentations who do not have institutional travel support. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  To donate, click  here.

Registration: The Pacific division of the ASA is pleased to offer free registration to full-time students and those without a full-time academic or professional appointment, excluding retirees, who are not on the 2026 program as a presenter, commentator, or session chair. Registration is still required:

• To register for the Audience-only waiver, send an email to secretary-treasurer@aesthetics-online.org with your name, email, and institutional affiliation (if any).
• All others should register by clicking the red REGISTER button in the upper portion of this page.
• To receive the student or unemployed rate, you must be a current ASA member with a student or unemployed membership type and you must sign in to your account before registering. 

Early Bird (Deadline February 23)

• Regular: $160
• Full-time Student/Unemployed*: Program Participants: $80
• Full-Time Student/Unemployed: Audience-only (waived)
  

Regular (After February 23)

• Regular: $220
• Full-Time Student/Unemployed*: Program Participants: $100
• Full-Time Student/Unemployed: Audience-only (waived)
  

*Unemployed: those without a full-time academic or professional appointment, excluding retirees.

Photo Gallery: 2025 Pacific Meeting
Photo Gallery: 2024 Pacific Meeting
Photo Gallery: 2023 Pacific Meeting

Evaluation of 2024 Pacific Meeting
Evaluation of 2023 Pacific Meeting

Policies on Discrimination, Harassment, and Respectful Behavior

The ASA Policies will be in effect for this meeting. The ASA Pacific Ombudsperson will be present throughout the meeting.

Guidelines for Accommodations at ASA Meetings

PASA Division Guidelines