There are THREE WAYS to participate in the 2025 ACH Conference: 

A) PAPER: You can apply to present an individual paper. These applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee by theme and composed into panels. This requires:

1. 1. The appropriate form for either a paper/ poster proposal
   2. A 250-word abstract (abstracts must indicate what new information or approach the work provides as well as the archival or oral sources consulted. Abstracts must be submitted in the 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Proposals that are submitted in less than 3 languages will not be considered for the conference)
   3. A brief CV (no more than 3 pages)
   4. A brief bio (no more than 300 words)

B) PANEL: You can also apply as part of a panel of 3 or 4 papers. This requires: 

1. A panel proposal form;
2. A 250-word abstract for each proposed presenter (abstracts must indicate what new information or approach the work provides as well as the archival or oral sources consulted. Abstracts must be submitted in the 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Proposals that are submitted in less than 3 languages will not be considered for the conference)
3. A brief CV (no more than 3 pages)
4. A brief bio (no more than 300 words)

Please note that while panel organizers may propose a chair, final assignment of chairs is the prerogative of the Executive Committee. Proposed chairs should be experts in the panel field.

C) POSTER: You can also apply to participate in our poster session. This is intended as a fast-paced, fun session for newer scholars or for those embarking on a new project. This requires: 

1. A poster proposal form; this is the same as the paper proposal form—just check that you are applying to offer a poster.
2. An abstract of no more than 250 words (abstracts must be submitted in the 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Proposals that are submitted in less than 3 languages will not be considered for the conference.)
3. A brief CV (no more than 3 pages)
4. A brief Bio (no more than 300 words)

All documents should be combined into ONE (1) Microsoft Word document (please do not submit as a PDF).

The deadline for proposal submission is October 14, 2024 using the appropriate online form. Any questions can be communicated to Claire Palmiste, Conference Coordinator at achconference@gmail.com.

A few more important notes:

• Graduate students in advance stages of their studies are welcomed to submit papers based on extensive dissertation research.
• All participants must be current members of the ACH by the time they present.
• ACH presentations include (1) a pre-circulated paper written in English, French, or Spanish, which must be no longer than 25 typed, double-spaced pages using 12-point font, including notes and references and (2) a brief presentation of no longer than 4 pages.
• Presentations are intended to introduce the highlights of this written work, and so are strictly limited to 10 minutes.
• Poster presentations include both a shorter pre-circulated paper summarizing research to date (no more than 10 typed, doubled-spaced pages using 12-point font, including notes and references). Presentations at the conference will be limited to no more than 5 minutes and 10 PowerPoint slides.
• Papers for both panels and for poster presentations will be made available online at the ACH website in advance of the conference and can be accessed only by those who pay their registration fees.
• To allow time to format and post material, presenters should email papers (as a Microsoft Word file) NO LATER THAN March 24, 2025 to: Claire Palmiste, ACH Conference Coordinator, at achconference@gmail.com

If, after your proposal has been accepted, you find you are unable to attend, please inform the ACH Conference Coordinator as soon as possible in order to allow us to adjust the program.

The deadline for proposals is October 14, 2024. We look forward to your submissions.