Oregon State University is honored to host the second Phish Studies conference  featuring research presentations and community events about the improvisational rock band Phish, as well as its fans and culture. Like the inaugural conference in 2019, this gathering will represent diverse disciplinary approaches, featuring scholars from across the country.

The 2024 conference will showcase a number of special events including: community panels, an exhibition fair, a poster session, a Phishsonian pop-up museum exhibit, a pre-conference workshop for Phans for Racial Equity and GrooveSafe, and curated art exhibits. Over three days in 2019, nearly 200 fans and scholars attended the conference and more than 50 scholars presented. Our planning for 2024 includes a larger venue that will enable the participation of more fans and scholars in the event.