International Committee for the History of Technology
The final programme for the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting, taking place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8–11 October 2026, is now available.
Participants can consult the full conference schedule, including panels, roundtables, special events, and practical information, on the official conference website.
View the final programme and conference information:
https://icohtec2026.hs.duth.gr/
We look forward to welcoming you to Alexandroupolis!
The IEEE History Center is celebrating IEEE History Week 2026, highlighting the wide range of historical activities and programs developed across IEEE throughout the month of October.
Of particular interest to historians of technology is the webinar “The Future Has Happened Before: How History Helps Engineers Respond, Innovate, and Lead,” taking place on Monday, 5 October 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET (16:00–17:00 CEST).
For more than forty years, the IEEE Life Members’ Fellowship in Electrical History has supported doctoral and postdoctoral research in the history of electrical engineering and technology. The webinar brings together four former IEEE History Fellows — Mary Ann Hellrigel, Hyungsub Choi, Damilola Adebayo, and Michelle Spektor — in a conversation moderated by W. Bernard Carlson.
Drawing on their research and teaching, the participants will discuss technological turning points from electrification to computing and explore what historical research can contribute to understanding technological change today.
IEEE History Week also includes a broader programme of history-related events throughout October.
Further information and IEEE History Week programme:
https://history.ieee.org/ieee-history-week/
Webinar details and registration:
https://web.cvent.com/event/7839f9e8-a42c-49c5-a777-ae62d4cec4b5/summary
We are pleased to announce that the New ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 235 (September 2026) is now available.
This issue features an interview with Boyd Ruamcharoen, winner of the 2026 ICOHTEC Maurice Daumas Article Prize, together with updated programmes for the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting 2026 and the ICOHTEC–UNAM PhD School.
Readers will also find a reminder about the approaching deadline for the Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON, information on ICOHTEC membership, a new archival cover feature, a glimpse into past Newsletter issues, and a curated selection of recent publications, events, calls, funding opportunities and news of interest.
Read the full issue via the ICOHTEC Newsletter page:
https://www.icohtec.org/w-publications/
The final programme and official poster for the UNAM–ICOHTEC 2026 History of Technology Days are now available.
The event, “Más allá de la fábrica: producción y uso de las tecnologías en perspectiva histórica” (Beyond the Factory: Production and Use of Technologies in Historical Perspective), will take place in person at UNAM in Mexico City from 24 to 27 November 2026.
The programme brings together the ICOHTEC Doctoral School on 24–25 November and a Research Colloquium on 26–27 November, with contributions addressing the production, circulation, use, maintenance and environmental dimensions of technologies from historical perspectives.
The programme also features keynote lectures by Antoni Roca-Rosell and David Edgerton.
The final programme and poster, together with registration and further information, are available on the ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 page:
https://www.icohtec.org/icohtec-phd-school-2026-escuela-doctoral-icohtec-2026/
We are pleased to announce that the New ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 234 (August 2026) is now available.
This issue features a wide range of content from across the ICOHTEC community, including the President’s Letter, recollections of the ICOHTEC Jazz Group and Jazz Nights by Anthony (Tony) N. Stranges, an interview with Magdalena Zdrodowska, and a remembrance of Hans-Joachim Braun (1943–2026).
Readers will also find updates on the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting 2026, the call for the new Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board members of ICON, membership information, a new book by Jorg Matthias Determann, archival material from the ICOHTEC Newsletter, and a curated selection of recent publications, calls, events, and news of interest.
Read the full issue via the ICOHTEC Newsletter page:
https://www.icohtec.org/w-publications/
The final programme of the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting is now available.
ICOHTEC 2026 will take place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8 to 11 October 2026, under the theme “Engaging the History of Technology: Bridging Disciplines and Perspectives for Global Challenges.”
The conference will open on Thursday, 8 October, with the Opening Ceremony, the Kranzberg Lecture by Dr Irina Gouzévitch, and the award ceremonies for the Maurice Daumas Prize and the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize.
The academic programme on Friday and Saturday brings together a wide range of panels and roundtables addressing technology, society, environment, knowledge, infrastructures, heritage, mobility, communication, energy and many other areas of the history of technology. The programme also includes the ICOHTEC Executive Committee Meeting and General Assembly.
The meeting will conclude with a farewell party on Saturday evening, followed by an optional excursion to the Thracian countryside on Sunday. Special guided tours of the Ethnological Museum of Thrace will also be available during the conference.
Consult the final programme and full conference information on the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page:
IEEE is seeking a Historian to join its History & Heritage team.
Reporting to the Director of Heritage Programs, the Historian will conduct independent historical research, create accessible content for public and academic audiences, and oversee key heritage initiatives under minimal supervision. The position combines historical research, content development, programme management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
– conducting independent research and producing engaging historical content for public outreach, educational initiatives, articles, and conference presentations;
– overseeing day-to-day operations for assigned heritage initiatives, including exhibit design, curation, circulation, and coordination with exhibit development vendors for the IEEE Global Museum;
– contributing to organizational newsletters, fostering relationships within the professional history community, and supporting committee and volunteer engagement.
Applicants should hold a Master’s or other advanced degree in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or a related field. A Ph.D. in one of these fields is preferred. IEEE requires 4–7 years of postgraduate experience in a related field; 7–10 years are preferred. MA and Ph.D. degrees count as experience.
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization, dedicated to advancing technology, computing, and electrical engineering for the benefit of humanity. Its History & Heritage team works with the IEEE History Committee to preserve and share the history of IEEE, its members, their industries and professions, and related technologies.
Applications are accepted immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
Careers at IEEE: https://ieee.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=260291
Deadline: October 1, 2026
ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the positions of Editor-in-Chief, Book Review Editor, and Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member of ICON: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology.
Full call below.
Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology (ICOHTEC)
ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the following positions:
· Editor-in-Chief of ICON
· Book Review Editor
· Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member
ICON is the biannual journal of ICOHTEC, founded in 1995. It publishes essays, research articles, research briefs, review essays, and book reviews on all aspects and periods of the history of technology by members and non-members alike. It devotes special attention to the discussion of technologies in their socio-economic and cultural settings.
ICOHTEC seeks an Editor-in-Chief with interest and a vision for strengthening the journal’s intellectual profile, visibility, readership, and accessibility. In addition, we seek editorial board members to assist the Editor-in-Chief in the journal’s work.
The Role
The Editor-in-Chief will provide academic leadership for ICON and work closely with the Editorial Board, the ICOHTEC Executive Committee, authors, reviewers, and the publisher.
Key responsibilities include:
· Providing strategic direction for the journal. Ideas for increasing accessibility, financial feasibility, and global participation are particularly encouraged.
· Managing manuscript submissions and overseeing the peer-review process.
· Appointing and working with associate editors, editorial board members, and reviewers, as appropriate.
· Exploring ways to make the journal more accessible and engaging for readers, including open-access publishing and thematic issues.
· Promoting geographical, methodological, and thematic diversity.
The appointment will be for a period of four years, or as otherwise determined, beginning in January 2027.
The Editor-in-Chief will work in collaboration with the ICOHTEC Executive Committee and the journal’s Editorial Board. Details regarding editorial support and resources will be discussed with interested candidates.
Application
Applicants are invited to submit a brief statement outlining:
· Their vision for the future of ICON, particularly ideas for increasing readership, visibility, and accessibility.
· Strategies for attracting interesting submissions.
· Any proposed editorial team structure.
Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to secretary-general@icohtec.org by October 1, 2026.
ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the positions of Editor-in-Chief, Book Review Editor, and Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member of ICON, the Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology.
The appointment of the Editor-in-Chief will begin in January 2027. Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to secretary-general@icohtec.org by October 1, 2026.
Full call below.
Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology (ICOHTEC)
ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the following positions:
· Editor-in-Chief of ICON
· Book Review Editor
· Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member
ICON is the biannual journal of ICOHTEC, founded in 1995. It publishes essays, research articles, research briefs, review essays, and book reviews on all aspects and periods of the history of technology by members and non-members alike. It devotes special attention to the discussion of technologies in their socio-economic and cultural settings.
ICOHTEC seeks an Editor-in-Chief with interest and a vision for strengthening the journal’s intellectual profile, visibility, readership, and accessibility. In addition, we seek editorial board members to assist the Editor-in-Chief in the journal’s work.
The Role
The Editor-in-Chief will provide academic leadership for ICON and work closely with the Editorial Board, the ICOHTEC Executive Committee, authors, reviewers, and the publisher.
Key responsibilities include:
· Providing strategic direction for the journal. Ideas for increasing accessibility, financial feasibility, and global participation are particularly encouraged.
· Managing manuscript submissions and overseeing the peer-review process.
· Appointing and working with associate editors, editorial board members, and reviewers, as appropriate.
· Exploring ways to make the journal more accessible and engaging for readers, including open-access publishing and thematic issues.
· Promoting geographical, methodological, and thematic diversity.
The appointment will be for a period of four years, or as otherwise determined, beginning in January 2027.
The Editor-in-Chief will work in collaboration with the ICOHTEC Executive Committee and the journal’s Editorial Board. Details regarding editorial support and resources will be discussed with interested candidates.
Application
Applicants are invited to submit a brief statement outlining:
· Their vision for the future of ICON, particularly ideas for increasing readership, visibility, and accessibility.
· Strategies for attracting interesting submissions.
· Any proposed editorial team structure.
Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to secretary-general@icohtec.org by October 1, 2026.
Dear ICOHTECians,
We have to announce very sad news: our Past President and Honorary Member Hans-Joachim Braun (Hamburg) has passed away.
He attended ICOHTEC symposia since the late 1970s, served as Secretary General of ICOHTEC for a long period, was a member of ICON’s Editorial Board, and was ICOHTEC President from 2005 to 2009.
To mention just two examples of why ICOHTEC would be a different society without him: he was involved in creating our peer-reviewed journal ICON and established ICOHTEC’s jazz band together with Susan Schmidt Horning, Anthony Stranges, and Jim Williams.
Our friend and colleague, a great researcher of military matters, was also passionate about music and football, especially the Barcelona sports club.
From 1982 to 2008, Braun held the Chair of Modern Social, Economic and Technological History at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg. He also conducted research and taught at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and was a visiting scholar at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
We deeply miss Hans; an obituary will follow.
Stefan Poser
Past President of ICOHTEC
Nelson Arellano Escudero
President of ICOHTEC
