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.