Welcome to Dissertations Explained by Memes Only
About the event
DEMO brings together scholars, students, and curious minds to explore academic research through memes and humor. Expect witty visuals, clever references, and occasional deep dives into serious concepts in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Whether you're here to laugh, learn, or appreciate academia's absurdity, DEMO offers a unique space to connect, share, and rethink how research gets communicated.
Featured Speakers
All Speakers
Lina Stare
Lead "Reply All" Enthusiast
Institute of Inescapable Threads
Dr Ash Cinder
Director of Denial
Everything is Fine Inc
Karen Manager
VP of Escalation
Consumer Complaints Dept
Steven Crow
Chief Debater
Change My Mind Inc.
Sponsors
Cite as you write
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Announcements
Headline panel at 12:00
PinnedRoom 200 hosts our headline panel, Change My Mind: Your Hypothesis is Wrong, at 12:00. It fills fast and seating is first come, first served, so arrive a few minutes early.
1 hour ago
WiFi is available
PinnedConnect to the DEMO2026 network with the password sharealike. Coverage reaches every session room and the Cafeteria.
2 hours ago
Sessions running a little late
The mid-morning sessions are about ten minutes behind schedule. Lunch still opens at 11:00 in the Cafeteria as planned.
15 minutes ago
Quick Start Checklist
Get ready for an amazing day of learning, networking, and innovation.