Events

The 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies—hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University—takes place as a hybrid event Thursday, May 14th, through Saturday, May 16th, 2026.

Events at the Congress include:

• A core academic program made up of sessions in a variety of formats.
• Three featured lectures: two plenary lectures and a Reception of the Classics in the Middle Ages lecture.
• An assortment of other special events, such as concerts, plays or library exhibits, and the annual Saturday evening dance.

Consult the archive of past Congress programs through ScholarWorks at WMU, the University's Digital Commons.