July 9-11, 2026: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Registration | Schedule

The Klingon Language Institute has held an annual meeting since 1994. That makes this the KLI's qep'a' wejmaH wejDIch, the 33rd Grand Meeting! Join us for three days of celebrating the Klingon language and culture with fellow Klingonists from around the galaxy world. Enjoy workshops, games, discussions, and other exciting activities, all in the spirit of the warrior's tongue. Whether you're a seasoned Klingon speaker or just starting out, this is an event you won't want to miss. Purchase your qep'a' registration now!

The qep'a' will be held from July 9th to the 11th in Indianapolis at the Hyatt Place Indianapolis Airport. Use this link by June 24 to reserve a room at the special conference rate of $121/night (plus state and local taxes). The deadline to reserve a room at the discounted conference rate has expired. If you still need to make arrangements, contact the hotel directly.

As has become customary, there will also be an online component to the qep'a' for those who cannot attend in person. We intend to stream many of the in-person activities, with some online-only activities offered as well. 

qo'mey poSmoH Hol! Language opens worlds!

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Special Guest:

• Marc Okrand
  creator of the Klingon language

Registered to attend in person:

• Chris Lipscombe
• Alan Anderson
• Carol Anderson
• Christopher Kidder-Mostrom
• Kenneth Lauterbach
• Erik Strommen
• Dave Loffredo
• Krista Loffredo
• Rachel Andeen
• Juliana Bukoski
• Alexei Cifrese
• Willow Needles
• Myka ngem puqbe'
• Nicholas Zymaris
• McKay Salisbury
• Mary Anderson
• Lawrence M. Schoen
• Ethan Shoulson
• Mark Shoulson
• Isaac Shoulson
• Taylar Stagner
• Rich Yampell
• Christian Porter
• Jessie Oberreuter
• Ben Crawford †
• Katie Crawford †
• Jen Usellis
• Danielle Sullivan
• Rowan Gallagher
• John Harness
• Jeremiah Rose
• …and others not listed publicly

Registered to attend online:

• Jeremy Cowan
• Christa Schaap
• Jerry Majors Patterson
• Ken Patterson
• Heidi Kampmann
• Tali Smith
• Cait Unkovic
• Doug Davis
• Jill Davis
• Jonathan Brown
• Irene McGary
• Everett Flores
• qe'tong qe'voQ puqloD
• E.T. Gregor
• Peter Karas
• Agnieszka Solska
• Benjamin Fife
• Yens Wahlgren
• Thiago Cirino Matos
• Will Morton
• Finn Boire
• Oliver Fechtig
• Daniel Dadap
• Iikka Hauhio
• …and others not listed publicly