Lakefront
Milwaukee Art Museum
Calatrava's wings open and close twice daily—a working metaphor for the convention's theme oftechnê: craft expressed through machine.
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About the 2027 Convention
A truly wonderful event that brings hundreds of English Honor Societies members together from around the globe—to share experiences and ideas, present to their peers, be recognized for their achievements, and participate in the official work of the Society.
The Theme
Technê—craft and the knowing of it
The 2027 theme—technê (Τεχνη)—is the Greek word that names not just a craft and its products, but the understanding behind it. Technê is the deep knowledge that makes a master capable of teaching others.
This year we ask attendees to consider technê in light of generative AI: How does the writer’s craft hold up when machines can produce text on demand? What is gained, and what is lost? When should we use these tools — and when should we resist?
An understanding of the craft deep enough for masters to teach others.
The Experience
What attendees do
Attendees enjoy opportunities to meet face-to-face with other students, faculty, and respected authors; make new friends; discuss the disciplines of English language and literature; and enjoy the offerings of the convention's location.
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Present
Deliver papers, creative writing, and roundtable discussions in concurrent sessions throughout the convention.
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Listen
Hear from acclaimed authors and scholars in keynote and spotlight sessions including Angie Cruz and Devoney Looser.
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Be Recognized
Receive Society awards and chapter honors, and participate in formal Society business meetings.
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Connect
Build relationships with fellow English Honor Societies members, Faculty Advisors, editors, and authors from around the world.
The Place
Milwaukee & the Baird Center
Wisconsin’s largest city—on the western shore of Lake Michigan—hosts the convention at the newly expanded Baird Center, a short walk from hotels, museums, riverwalks, and the city’s celebrated lakefront.
The Cream City
Lakefront · Riverwalk · Cream City Brick · Late-Industrial Craft
Walkable
Riverwalk & Third Ward
Three miles of restored Cream City brick lining the Milwaukee River—bookshops, breweries, and the Public Market are all between sessions.
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Heritage
Cream City Heritage
From the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower to the Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee's industrial-craft past is part of why Technê belongs here in 2027.
Walker's Point
Leadership
Convention Chair & Central Office
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Lexey Bartlett
2027 Convention Chair
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Sigma Tau Delta Central Office
Northern Illinois University · English Department
1425 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
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