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The 78th Annual WAPOR Conference will take place on May 12-15, 2025, in conjunction with the , in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. This joint event is a leading forum for discussing advancements in public opinion and survey research, providing an opportunity for networking, learning about the latest research trends, and engaging with diverse experts from across the globe. The venue for the conjoined AAPOR and WAPOR conferences is the . 

The theme for the 2025 WAPOR Conference is "The Evolving Landscape of Election Polls: Challenges, Biases, and Innovations in a Polarized World". This theme addresses the pressing need to re-evaluate how election polls are designed, conducted, and interpreted in an increasingly polarized global environment. In an era shaped by misinformation, political divisions, and rapid technological advancements, election polling faces unique challenges. The conference will explore topics such as the impact of partisan bias, the role of emerging technologies in data collection, and strategies to enhance transparency and trust in election polling. This theme invites scholars and practitioners to contribute their insights and propose innovative approaches to navigating these complexities, ensuring that election polls continue to serve as reliable tools for understanding public opinion ().

We welcome submissions for individual papers, posters, and pre-organized panels on a variety of relevant topics. For more information, please, check the submission guidelines and recommendations for preparing the conference abstracts (). Abstract submission can be made via the WAPOR Membership and Conference Platform (WAPOR membership is not required to submit an abstract): .