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 AHA25 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.

AHA25 Late-Breaking Sessions

Find more information about the four late-breaking sessions that will take place at AHA25.

Attending AHA25

AHA25 Press Resources

We welcome journalists attend and participate in the world’s largest annual gathering of professional historians.

AHA25 Workshops

The annual meeting features a number of workshops for attendees.

AHA25 Accessibility Guide

Information about accessibility at the annual meeting and in the hotels.

AHA Career Contacts at the Annual Meeting

Historians from a variety of fields will speak with students and job candidates about the path to becoming a historian.

AHA25 Digital History Sessions

This guide highlights sessions at the AHA25 annual meeting in New York focused on digital history projects and practice.

AHA25 Teaching & Learning Guide

Use this guide, organized by event type, to navigate the full spread of teaching and learning events taking place at AHA25.

AHA25 K–16 Content Cohort

The AHA will convene a cohort of 25 educators working in a range of different institutions focused around the theme of “Resilience in the History Classroom.”

Learn New Skills at AHA25

This year’s program includes many opportunities to build your professional toolkit. Discuss career paths, writing process, teaching, podcasting, and more!

Only in New York

Use this guide to navigate sessions on the history of New York City and its environs and find out about exciting work being done by colleagues.

AHA25 Local Discounts

Take advantage of special discounts and offers for attractions all around New York City.

AHA25 Travel Guide

Find information about traveling to and around New York City, including airports, transit, parking, and more.

Join the AHR at AHA25

Excited for the 2025 AHA annual meeting? Check out the sessions that feature or are organized by the American Historical Review.