83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026
Hybrid Format: In Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online
All Panels/Paper Sessions, Roundtables, Lightning Talks and Working Groups will Feature a Hybrid Format (for In-Person or Virtual Participation). Undergraduate Poster Sessions will be In Person Only.
Conference Program Co-Chairs:
Bethany Lacina, University of Rochester
Cecilia Hyunjung Mo, University of California-Berkeley
Learn more about the conference.
Please check back later for more information on the Headshot Lounge at the 2026 conference.
MPSA Headshot Lounge Sponsored by Wiley
Is your professional headshot out of date? Or maybe you’ve never had a professional headshot taken? Whether you are looking for a refresh or would like to have your own photo professionally taken for the first time, now is your chance!
The MPSA Headshot Lounge Sponsored by Wiley will be held during the Annual Conference in the Exhibit Hall on the 4th Floor of the Palmer House Hilton on Friday, April 4. Timeslots are available in 30-minute increments (with up to 15 individual appointments each timeslot) from 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Headshot sessions are $20 and payment is required upon booking. Click here to reserve your time slot!
Arrive at the Headshot Lounge in the Exhibit Hall a few minutes prior to your designated appointment time and check in with staff. Immediately following your session, you will be emailed a link to a private gallery of your photos.
Time slots will sell out fast! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to book your high-quality headshot session today and walk away from the Annual Conference with a new valuable career asset to use in a variety of ways, including on LinkedIn and your own professional website.
Please note, optional touchups and special corrections are available, start at $35 per image and are organized with the photographer onsite on an as-requested basis.