PhiloSOPHIA 2025: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the conference theme, “Critical Borderlands”?

The theme examines how borders, whether physical, political, cultural, or conceptual, shape our understanding of identity, belonging, power, and exclusion. It engages feminist and decolonial philosophies to interrogate how borders impact communities worldwide, with special attention to intersections of race, gender, and colonial legacies.

2. Who can attend the conference?

The conference is open to academics, students, and anyone interested in feminist philosophy, decolonial thought, and the 2025 theme. You do not need to present a paper to attend.

3. When and where will the conference take place?

The conference will take place from April 10-12, 2025. Sessions on April 10 will be held at Cavalry Court, followed by a reception. On April 11, events will be hosted at the Rudder Tower, and April 12 will conclude with an informal closing event at Kinderhill.

4. How will we travel between the two venues?

There will be shuttles leaving in front of the George on April 11th, at 7.45 am, 8 am, and 8.15 am, to Rudder Tower. The shuttles will leave the Rudder Tower between 6.30 pm-7.30 pm.

5. Who are the keynote speakers?

The keynote lectures will be available to view virtually for those unable to attend in person.

The 2025 keynote speakers include:

Cynthia Paccacerqua, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (In-person)

Laura Pérez, University of California, Berkeley (In-person)

Mariana Ortega, Penn State University (Virtual)

PJ DiPietro, Syracuse University (In Person)

6. Are there quiet rooms available at the conference?

Yes, at Cavalry Court, Room 104 is reserved as a philoSOPHIA Community Room. This room is a standard hotel room, with a desk, soft surfaces, and a non-gender marked restroom. The keys to this room are available at the exits of all of the presentation spaces.

At Rudder Tower, Room 407 is designated as a quiet room, with soft lighting and meditative equipment.

7. Will financial support be available for presenters?

This year, we were able to award Travel Support Awards of $200 to 10 participants.

8. How do I register for the conference?

Registration is open on the conference website: www.philosophiafeministsociety.com/program-and-registration. All participants are asked to register for the conference.

9. Can I attend the conference virtually?

The 2025 conference will be an in-person event, but keynote lectures will be available virtually for those unable to attend. In addition, there are a limited number of virtual presentations available for international participants.

10. Where can I find accommodation near the conference venues?

We recommend staying at The George, the host hotel, where a block of rooms will be reserved for participants.

For more information, please visit the rest of this website or email the organizing committee at philosophiafeminist2025@gmail.com.