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A friendly reminder that applications for the ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 will close soon (Friday, 20 March 2026, 18:00 UTC). The School will take place in hybrid format at UNAM, Mexico City, on 24–25 November 2026, and is open to PhD students and postdocs working in the history of technology and related fields. Participation is free of charge, and the programme offers a valuable opportunity to discuss research in an international setting. Applicants should submit the required materials (including CV, statement of purpose, and a recommendation letter) via the official call pag

More information and application details: https://www.icohtec.org/icohtec-phd-school-2026-escuela-doctoral-icohtec-2026/

In response to the strong interest in the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting and to accommodate colleagues who experienced technical difficulties during the submission process, the deadline for abstracts and proposals has been extended to 15 March 2026. The meeting 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.” This extension offers a final opportunity for prospective participants to complete and submit their work. We warmly encourage colleagues who were affected by website issues—or who need just a little more time—to take advantage of this additional period and send their proposals. Updated information is available on both the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page and the official conference website. (icohtec.org)

ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page: https://www.icohtec.org/w-annual-meeting/
Conference website: https://icohtec2026.hs.duth.gr/

This is a final reminder for colleagues planning to submit to the ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting: the submission deadline (28 February 2026) is now only a few days away, and no further extensions will be granted. If you are considering submitting a paper or panel proposal, we strongly encourage you to complete and send your proposal as soon as possible. Please check the updated Call for Papers and conference information on the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page and the official conference website.

More information: https://www.icohtec.org/w-annual-meeting/
Conference website: https://icohtec2026.hs.duth.gr/

ICOHTEC invites submissions for the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026, an early-career award for book-length works in the history of technology (broadly defined), sponsored by the Juanelo Turriano Foundation and worth €2,500, with an additional €500 travel support for the winner to attend the award session at the next ICOHTEC symposium. Eligible submissions include monographs or PhD dissertations (published or unpublished) in one of ICOHTEC’s official languages; edited volumes and articles are not eligible. Submissions require an electronic copy of the work plus a short abstract and CV (and, for works in Spanish or Russian, an additional summary in English/French/German as specified). Full eligibility rules, current deadline, and complete submission instructions (including prize committee contacts) are available here: https://www.icohtec.org/prizes/prizes-turriano-icohtec/. (icohtec.org)

ICOHTEC is pleased to announce the 2026 Maurice Daumas Prize (ICOHTEC’s Article Prize), which recognizes outstanding and innovative scholarship in the history of technology and its relations to science, society, economy, culture, and the environment. The prize is open to scholars currently in graduate school or who received their PhD within the last seven years, for an original article published between 2024 and 2026 (in a journal or edited volume) in one of ICOHTEC’s official languages. Submissions (article + a brief CV) are due 22 March 2026 and should be sent to the Prize Committee Chair, Antoni Roca-Rosell (antonirocarosell@gmail.com). The winner will be contacted in late June 2026 and will receive a €500 prize, awarded at ICOHTEC’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Alexandroupolis, Greece (8–11 October 2026). Full call and details: https://www.icohtec.org/prizes/maurice-daumas-prize/