International Congress on Medieval Studies

The 50th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 14-17, 2015), which offers a glimpse of the topics to be addressed at the Congress. The deadline for paper proposals was September 15.

The session title is 'Technology in Medieval Studies' and will focus on specific projects which incorporate technology, new technological innovations, and the application of technologies in new and unique methods. Papers should be 12-15 minutes long. Submissions should include presenter's contact information, A/V requirements, and abstract.

Congress sessions, which are 90 minutes long, are constituted as follows:

Sponsored Sessions are organized by learned societies, associations, and institutions. The organizers set predetermined topics, usually reflecting the considered aims and interests of the organizing group.

Special Sessions are organized by individual scholars and ad hoc groups. The organizers set predetermined topics, which are often narrowly focused.

General Sessions are organized by the Congress Committee at the Medieval Institute. Topics include any area of medieval studies, with individual session topics determined by the topics of paper proposals submitted and accepted.