117th Annual ECA Convention
Convention Acceptance Notifications: January 2026
Registration will open in February 2026
Burgh Bus Tour Tickets
Secure your ticket on the Burgh Bus HERE. Explore the Steel City like never before! Join us for this one-of-a-kind ride hosted by local comedians. It's the perfect blend of laughter and fun with a dash of Pittsburgh history. The bus will pick up at the Sheraton Station Square on Saturday, April 11th at 7:30 PM for a 90-minute city tour. Tickets are $30 and limited, so don’t delay in securing your seat!
ECA Book Club!
In 2026, we will feature our first ECA Book Club! The selected book is Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by linguist Amanda Montell. You can find out more about the book through this link. Be sure to read it before the convention so you can join the lively discussion.
ECA 2026 Swag
This year, driven by popular demand, we are offering ECA 2026 Swag! You can pre-order your Emergence T-Shirt or Zip-Hoodie at this link. All orders will be available for pickup at convention registration. Note, all proceeds will support our students!
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