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Call for Papers: 51st Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference, May 28-30, 2026, Washington, D.C., Metro Area (Tysons Corner, Virginia)

Posted on: November 20th, 2025 by EBHS

EBHS, May 28-30, 2026, Washington, D.C., Metro Area (Tysons Corner, Virginia)

51st Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference

“Turning Points in Economic and Business History”

May 28-30, 2026
Washington, D.C., Metro Area (Tysons Corner, Virginia)

The Economic and Business History Society is pleased to announce its 51st annual conference, to be held in Tysons Corner, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—from May 28 to May 30, 2026. Next year’s theme, “Turning Points in Economic and Business History,” invites reflection on the transformative episodes that have shaped businesses, economies, markets, and institutions across time and place. The conference committee welcomes proposals on any aspect of economic and business history, broadly construed.

Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the 2026 conference offers a timely opportunity to consider how societies have navigated moments of profound economic and business change. From revolutions and financial crises to technological innovations and policy reforms, these turning points reveal how actors and institutions have responded to—and helped shape—new economic realities.

The conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, located in the vibrant Tysons Corner business district. Just outside Washington, D.C., Tysons Corner provides convenient access to the capital’s museums, monuments, and vibrant urban life while offering a comfortable and accessible conference setting.

The hotel is easily accessible by public transportation, with a nearby Metro station providing a direct connection to Dulles International Airport and downtown Washington, D.C. The hotel is offering a special conference rate of $189 per night.

Please submit your paper or panel proposal by January 31, 2026. Submissions should include:

  • The title of the presentation
  • An abstract of no more than 500 words
  • 3-5 keywords
  • Contact details for each presenter

Proposals should be submitted through our website at www.ebhsoc.org/conference.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Washington D.C. Metro Area in 2026 for what promises to be a stimulating and collegial exploration of the turning points that have shaped our economic and business past.

Call for Papers – EBHS 2025 Deadline Extended to February 17!

Posted on: February 3rd, 2025 by EBHS

The 50th Annual Conference of the Economic and Business History Society (EBHS) will be held May 29-31, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Celebrating half a century of promoting research, this year’s theme, “Forging New Frontiers,” invites scholars to explore how economies, firms, and industries have adapted to change across historical periods.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Robert K. Fleck (Clemson University) as our keynote speaker. His research spans political economy, economic history, and development economics, focusing on the causes and consequences of major political and economic transitions.

Proposals for individual papers or panels on any aspect of economic and business history are welcome.

  • New submission deadline: February 17, 2025
  • Conference Dates: May 29-31, 2025
  • Location: Hilton at UAB, Birmingham, AL

For full details and submission guidelines, please visit our conference website.

Join us in Birmingham as we celebrate 50 years of EBHS!

Call for Papers: 50th Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference, May 29-31, 2025, Birmingham, Alabama

Posted on: August 22nd, 2024 by EBHS

Call for Papers
50th Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference
“Forging New Frontiers”
May 29-31, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama

Call for Papers deadline extended (DL Feb. 17)!

The Economic and Business History Society (EBHS) is proud to announce its 50th annual conference, to be held in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 29-31, 2025. As we mark half a century of pioneering interdisciplinary research, we invite scholars to explore the theme of “Forging New Frontiers” in economic and business history.

We welcome papers and panels examining how economies, businesses, industries, and markets have demonstrated resilience by adapting their strategies, structures, and practices in response to catalysts for change across all historical eras. The conference committee will consider proposals on any aspect of economic and business history, broadly construed.

Rober K. Fleck, EBHS 2025 keynote

We are also pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Fleck, Professor of Economics at Clemson University. Dr. Fleck’s main fields of interest include political economy, public finance, economic history, law and economics, and development economics. Much of his current research focuses on the causes and consequences of major political and economic transitions and on why only some countries adopt successful political and economic reforms.

Additionally, this year’s conference fees are listed below:

  • Early Bird Registration (registered before April 15): $325
  • Full Registration (registered after April 15): $400
  • Early Scholar (Ph.D. earned within 5 years): $275
  • Graduate Student: $150

Registration will open beginning early spring.

Birmingham, known as “The Pittsburgh of the South,” provides a unique backdrop for our theme. From its 1871 founding as a planned industrial center, the city rapidly grew into a world-leading producer of pig iron, steel, and coal, driving the New South’s post-Reconstruction manufacturing boom. Yet Birmingham also holds an indelible place in the civil rights movement, whose campaigns challenged racial injustices constraining economic opportunities.  Thus, we also encourage proposals analyzing how the interlinked social, political, and economic spheres reshaped the frontier of civil rights and its societal and economic impacts.

In recent years, Birmingham has undergone a remarkable renaissance, emerging as one of the New South’s most vibrant cultural and culinary hubs. With seven James Beard Award-winning restaurants and a thriving arts scene, the city offers a perfect blend of historical significance and modern dynamism.

The conference will be based at the Hilton at UAB hotel, ideally situated in the heart of downtown Birmingham. This location puts attendees just steps away from the city’s award-winning culinary scene and minutes from major attractions. The hotel is offering a special conference rate of $159 per night.

The extended deadline for paper and panel proposals is February 17, 2025. Submissions should include:

  • The title of the presentation
  • An abstract of no more than 500 words
  • 3-5 Keywords
  • Contact details for each presenter

Proposals should be submitted through our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham in 2025 for this milestone event, where we’ll not only explore new frontiers in our disciplines but also celebrate half a century of EBHS contributions to economic and business history.

For more information, please visit our website at https://ebhsoc.org or contact the conference president John Dove (jadove@troy.edu) or the conference chair Jason Taylor (taylo2je@cmich.edu).

Photo credit: Ron Cogswell: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Birmingham (AL), February 2019 (cropped and modified). CC BY 2.0.