Identity Theory Conference 2025
Logistics
Trent Mize and Robin Stryker invite you to the 2025 Identity Theory conference. The conference will take place on Oct 10th and Oct 11th, 2025 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. We expect most attendees will arrive Oct 9th and leave on the 12th or late on the 11th.
There are no conference fees and we will provide breakfast and lunch on conference days.
Call for Submissions
We welcome research on any topic using identity theory. Abstracts are due Feb 15, 2025 to tmize@purdue.edu (see details below). We will have two types of presentations:
Full 15 minute presentations. For a full presentation, a draft of the paper will be due in May 2025
Short flash presentations. Only an updated abstract will be required before the conference. Flash presentations are ideal for study ideas and works in progress.
Abstract Submission
Send to tmize@purdue.edu :
An abstract of the paper / study idea you want to present (one paragraph or < 1 page)
Names of all authors
Indicate if you prefer a full 15 minute presentation or a shorter flash presentation (not binding at this point)
Indicate if you have interest in publishing the paper you will present in an edited volume to accompany the conference (not binding at this point). See details below
Edited Volume
We plan to publish an edited volume of papers presented at the conference. As in past years, we intend to publish the volume with Springer (see the 2023 volume). Full, polished drafts will likely be due in January 2026 and submitted papers will be peer reviewed.
Conference Schedule (tentative)
Oct 9 night: Happy hour with conference attendees
Oct 10: Full day conference in the Stewart Center on Purdue's campus
Oct 10 night: Group dinner at a restaurant
Oct 11: Half day conference in the Stewart Center on Purdue's campus
Oct 11 night and Oct 12: Attendees depart
Travelling to Purdue
Lodging
The conference will take place on Purdue's campus. Purdue Union's hotel is both the nicest hotel in the area and also in the building next to the conference. The hotel also includes a nice restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. We have secured a conference rate of $269 / night which is ~$100 below the normal rate. Book with the conference rate using this link.
Less expensive lodging options are available in West Lafayette and Lafayette via other hotels or AirBnBs but will require you to commute to campus for the conference and pay for parking.
Airfare
There are three options for flying to West Lafayette, IN – all with pros and cons:
Purdue's on campus airport (LAF): Book with American Airlines or United and fly directly to campus! Note all flights into LAF connect through Chicago O'Hare and involve a very small plane for the short flight from O'Hare to West Lafayette. Pro: Fly directly into Purdue. No need to rent a car. Con: Have to connect through O'Hare. 10-seater plane to LAF.
Indianapolis airport (IND): It is a 1 hr 15 min drive from IND to Purdue's campus. Renting a car at the IND airport is very easy, or you can take a shuttle. Pro: IND is an excellent and easy airport. Con: Have to rent a car or take shuttle. Can't always get a direct flight to IND.
Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD): It is a 2 hr 15 min drive from ORD to Purdue's campus. Rent a car or take a shuttle. Pro: Easy to get a direct flight to ORD. Con: A far ride to Purdue and ORD is a pain.
Purdue maintains a list of recommended shuttle services and other tips for getting to Purdue.
Funds for Travel
We have some funds available for those who could not otherwise attend the conference without travel assistance. We will make decisions about travel funds after abstracts have been accepted. Our tentative plan is to cover the hotel costs in the Purdue Union hotel for those awarded travel funds.