Resources & Guides
Find all the information you need to know about the annual meeting in our guides.
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.
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
The annual meeting lightning rounds now include sessions on digital history projects, dissertations, and the research of early career scholars.
Late-Breaking Sessions
Propose sessions to respond to current events or recent controversies within the discipline.
Attending AHA25
AHA25 Press Resources
We welcome journalists attend and participate in the world’s largest annual gathering of professional historians.
Annual Workshops
The annual meeting features a number of workshops for attendees.