International Congress on Medieval Studies 2021

56th Congress

The 56th International Congress on Medieval Studies takes place on the campus of Western Michigan University May 13 through 16, 2021. The call for papers will be available in July, and the deadline for paper proposals is Sept. 15.

About the congress

The congress features more than 500 sessions of papers, panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, demonstrations, performances, and poster sessions. There are also some 100 business meetings and receptions sponsored by learned societies, associations and institutions. The exhibits hall boasts nearly 70 exhibitors, including publishers, used book dealers and purveyors of medieval sundries. The congress lasts three and a half days, extending from Thursday morning, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m., until Sunday at noon.