On the model of other events that focus on a specific area of study (the Medieval and Renaissance Music Conference, Baroque Music Conference etc.), we propose a biennial meeting devoted to opera, of all periods and in all aspects, as an opportunity for scholars from different countries to come together, and to foster interest in opera studies in the younger generation of musicologists. All are invited to take part, regardless of professional status. As with other events of this kind, participants and spectators will be required to pay for themselves; registration fees and other costs, however, will be kept as low as possible.