Sponsored sessions are organized by learned societies, associations, institutions and research projects. The organizers set predetermined topics, usually reflecting the considered aims and interests of the organizing group. Any organization may sponsor a session.
Sessions
The 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies—taking place in a hybrid format Thursday, May 8, through Saturday, May 10, 2025—is hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University.
Session Types
The academic program of the Congress consists of three types of sessions: sponsored sessions, special sessions and general sessions. Sessions of all types may be in-person, virtual or hybrid.
Session Formats
Sessions may take various formats, including sessions of papers, roundtables, poster sessions, workshops, demonstrations and performances. All sessions last 90 minutes, regardless of format.
Deadlines
Refer to our calendar of key dates and deadlines for the Congress.
The deadline for session proposals is June 1.
The deadline to propose contributions to sessions of papers, roundtables and poster sessions is Sept. 15.