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The International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of scholars interested in medieval studies. It features hundreds of sessions of papers, roundtables, workshops, demonstrations, performances, and poster sessions. There are also business meetings and gathering sponsored by learned societies, associations and institutions. The exhibits hall boasts a variety of exhibitors, including publishers, used book dealers and purveyors of medieval sundries.

Each session should be proposed only once. After submitting your proposal, you will be automatically informed of the unique ID number and password assigned to your proposal. Sessions may be viewed and modified at any time between submission and the deadline using the assigned ID number and password.

For technical assistance with your submission, contact Confex technical support.

Select a Session Format to Begin a Submission:

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

SESSIONS OF PAPERS

Sessions of papers consist of at least two and no more than five papers relating to a given topic or theme. The papers themselves are to occupy no more than 60 minutes of the 90-minute session. If a session of papers is accepted, potential authors will submit separate proposals for their individual papers via Confex.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026

ROUNDTABLES

Roundtables include at least two and no more than seven discussants. They are usually less formal than sessions of papers and may be scheduled more loosely. They may resemble a conversation more than a series of talks. If a roundtable is accepted, potential discussants will submit separate proposals to participate via Confex. Contributions to roundtables are not titled.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026

WORKSHOPS

Workshops are typically interactive, with some expectation of audience participation. If a workshop is accepted, the session organizer(s) will assign personnel to it; no separate proposals are required from workshop leaders.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026

PERFORMANCES

Performances may involve music, drama, dance, spoken word, and other media, in any combination. If a performance is accepted, the session organizer(s) will assign personnel to it; no separate proposals are required from performers.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026

DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstrations generally involve some kind of live exhibition or practical presentation with commentary, along with a discussion. If a demonstration is accepted, the session organizer(s) will assign personnel to it; no separate proposals are required from demonstrators.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026

POSTER SESSIONS

Poster sessions showcase the work of at least two and no more than ten poster authors. Poster authors do not deliver formal presentations, but they are expected to be present to answer questions from attendees viewing their work during the 90-minute session. If a poster session is accepted, potential poster authors will submit separate proposals for their work via Confex.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, June 1, 2026

MEETINGS AND RECEPTIONS

Meetings and receptions are non-academic events held during the Congress, usually sponsored by an academic society or other organization. Catered food and/or beverages may be served.

Deadline for New Submissions: Monday, November 30, 2026