The Association for Contemporary Irish Studies (ACIS) West Conference takes place November 6-7, 2025 at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland (319 SW Pine Street).

Portland will host the ACIS West Regional Conference on November 5–6, 2025.
The ACIS West meeting is a gathering of scholars, writers, cultural organizations, and community advocates engaged in Irish studies across the Western region.

Expect two days of:
• Thought-provoking panels
• Conversations on culture, identity, music, language & place
• Local community collaboration
• And an evening reception at Kells Irish Pub in downtown Portland

Full program schedule and registration information will be released by ACIS later this year.
Irish Network Portland will share updates as they become available.