Join Georgia Tech on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Historic Academy of Medicine for "So be it. See to it! 50 Years of Octavia E. Butler," a day-long celebration of Butler’s life and literary legacy.

The symposium features:

• Undergraduate Research Showcase – Explore posterboards presenting original student research on Butler’s works.
• Anyanwu Patterns Art Installation – Olamma Oparah’s immersive visual installation inspired by Wild Seed, on display all day.
• Biographers’ Panel – Insights from Gerry Canavan, Kendra Parker, and Susana Morris on Butler’s life and influence.
• Roundtable: Peoples’ Instinctive Travels – Artists and filmmakers discuss Butler’s influence on contemporary Black speculative art.
• Keynote: From Page to Panel – Damian Duffy and John Jennings discuss adapting Butler’s fiction into graphic novels.

Books by Butler will be available for purchase from Charis Books & More, and parking is behind the Academy of Medicine. Breakfast and lunch are included for attendees.