51³Ô¹ÏÍøSymposium on Poetic Form 2026
Who We Are
The second biannual 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSymposium of Poetic Form will be held on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøMethodist University campus in Dallas on February 23 and 24, 2026. Once again, we look forward to a gathering of poets and scholars from around the world to discuss aspects of poetics such as rhyme, poetry and big data, sonnets, and newly invented forms. The 2026 Symposium will feature keynote poet Ada Limón and keynote scholar Anahid Nersessian. Plenary speakers will include Patience Agbabi, Stephanie Burt, Camille Dungy, Virginia Jackson, Ben Lerner, and Jahan Ramazani.
