Getting Ready for the Meeting
Making Your Case
Get advice on presenting your case for departmental funding or paid leave to come to the meeting.
Social Media Logos
Spread the word about your participation in the annual meeting by downloading and sharing one of our custom-designed graphics.
Information for International Participants
Find resources on obtaining visas and information on letters of invitation from the AHA to support visa applications.
Annual Meeting Funding
The AHA offers several grants and fellowships to assist graduate students and early career historians with childcare and travel costs for the annual meeting.
First-time Attendee Guide
Navigating so many sessions and events can be daunting; here are a few tips for making the most of your experience.
Undergraduates at the Meeting
Information on undergraduate sessions and resources for undergrads interested in attending the annual meeting.
Participating in the Meeting
Code of Conduct
The AHA is committed to creating and maintaining a harassment-free environment for all participants in the Association's activities.
Annual Meeting Policies
The AHA has outlined several important policies for attendees.
Information for Poster Presenters
Reflections from past presenters and tips on effective poster design.
Information for Speakers and Chairs
Crucial information about deadlines, time limits, and making presentations accessible.
AHA Guide to Lightning Rounds
Lightning rounds now include sessions on digital history projects, dissertations, and the research of early career scholars.
Late-Breaking Sessions
The annual meeting includes late-breaking sessions to allow historians to respond to current events or recent controversies within the discipline.
Attending AHA27
AHA27 Press Resources
We welcome journalists attend and participate in the world’s largest annual gathering of professional historians.
AHA27 Travel Guide
Find information about traveling to and around New Orleans, including airports, transit, parking, and more.
AHA27 Accessibility Guide
Information about accessibility at the annual meeting and in the hotels.
AHA27 Workshops and Ticketed Events
The annual meeting features a number of workshops and other events for attendees, some requiring advance signup.
AHA27 K–16 Content Cohort: The History of Now
The AHA will bring together 25 history educators from K–12 schools, community colleges, and four-year institutions to explore histories relevant to recent headlines.