Resources and Guides
Annual Meeting Policies
The AHA has outlined several important policies for attendees.
Accessibility Guide
Information about accessibility at the annual meeting and in the hotels.
Annual Meeting Career Fair
The Career Fair introduces job candidates and students to historians working in a wide variety of careers.
Information for International Participants
This page provides links to resources on obtaining visas and information on letters of invitation from the AHA to support visa applications.
AHA Guide to Lightning Rounds
The annual meeting lightning rounds now include sessions on digital history projects, dissertations, and the research of early career scholars. This guide gives background on the format and tips for crafting an engaging lightning round presentation.
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.
Guidelines for Tweeting at the Annual Meeting
If you're planning to use Twitter during the meeting or follow the meeting on Twitter, check out our guidelines for effective and courteous tweeting.
Making Your Case
How do you present your case when applying for departmental funding or paid leave to come to the meeting? Here's some advice.
Poster Resources
Reflections from past presenters and tips on effective poster design.
Speaker Resources
Crucial information about deadlines, time limits, and making presentations accessible.
Undergraduates at the Meeting
Information on undergraduate sessions and resources for undergrads interested in attending the annual meeting.