Welcome to the ICOHTEC News section, where we share the latest updates and announcements relevant to the Association and its community. Here you will find timely information on key developments, initiatives, events, opportunities, and other items of current interest. Some posts may also be featured in the relevant dedicated sections of the website for easier reference. We update this page regularly—check back often to stay informed about what’s new at ICOHTEC.
Final Programme available: UNAM–ICOHTEC 2026 History of Technology Days 26 September 2026 - 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 … Continue reading "Final Programme available: UNAM–ICOHTEC 2026 History of Technology Days"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 234 (August 2026) is now online 14 September 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 … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 234 (August 2026) is now online"
ICOHTEC 2026 Final Conference Programme is now available 11 September 2026 - 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 … Continue reading "ICOHTEC 2026 Final Conference Programme is now available"
Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON 9 September 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, … Continue reading "Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON"
Hans-Joachim Braun (1943–2026) 9 September 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 … Continue reading "Hans-Joachim Braun (1943–2026)" ICOHTEC 2026 Draft Programme is now available 3 August 2026 - The draft 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 programme includes the opening ceremony, keynote lecture, award ceremonies, parallel panels, roundtables, the … Continue reading "ICOHTEC 2026 Draft Programme is now available"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 233 (July 2026) is now online 3 August 2026 - We are pleased to announce that ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 233 (July 2026) is now available. This issue includes the draft programme of the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting 2026, an interview with Jan Hua-Henning, updates on ICOHTEC membership, a look at the Newsletter’s cover-page archival item and past issues, and a special “One Year On” feature celebrating … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 233 (July 2026) is now online"View news from previous months (Archive)
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026) is now online 30 June 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026). This new issue includes ICOHTEC news, the results of the 2026 Maurice Daumas Prize, updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting in Alexandroupolis, news from ICON, recent publications, featured events, calls for papers, and funding and job opportunities for the history … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026) is now online"
ICOHTEC announces the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize 29 June 2026 - ICOHTEC is pleased to announce that the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize has been awarded to Boyd Ruamcharoen for the article “Tropicalizing the Portable Radio: Electronics and the U.S. Military’s Battle against Fungi in the Pacific War,” published in Technology and Culture. The Prize Committee praised the article for its rich analysis of the use … Continue reading "ICOHTEC announces the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize"
JTH Railways & Empire and Railway 200 Collections available open access until 8 July 25 June 2026 - The Journal of Transport History has made two virtual collections of articles temporarily available open access until 8 July 2026. The first collection, JTH Railways & Empire Collection, brings together articles from the journal on the broad theme of railways and empire. It was prepared to coincide with a recent workshop held at the National … Continue reading "JTH Railways & Empire and Railway 200 Collections available open access until 8 July"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 231 (May 2026) is now online 28 May 2026 - We are pleased to announce that ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 231 (May 2026) is now available. This new issue includes ICOHTEC news, updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting, the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 call for submissions, news from ICON, recent publications, featured events, calls for papers, and funding and job opportunities of interest to the … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 231 (May 2026) is now online" 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting: early bird registration closing soon 27 May 2026 - Early bird registration for the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting is closing soon. Participants wishing to benefit from the discounted registration fee are encouraged to secure their ticket before the early bird deadline, 10 June 2026. ICOHTEC 2026 will take place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8 to 11 October 2026, under the theme “Engaging the History … Continue reading "53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting: early bird registration closing soon"
James Williams 29 April 2026 - We just received the very sad news that our Honorary Member James Williams has passed away. He is well known for his research in the historical relationship between people, technology, and the environment. His opus embresses Energy and the Making of Modern California (1997) as well as numerous articles. His “Understanding the Place of Humans … Continue reading "James Williams"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 230 (April 2026) is now online 27 April 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter 230 (April 2026). This new issue features an interview with Stefan Poser (ICOHTEC President 2021–2025), important updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting (including early-bird registration and practical travel information), and the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 call for submissions. You will also find news from … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 230 (April 2026) is now online"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 229 (March 2026) is now online 29 March 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter 229 (March 2026). This issue opens with the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 call for submissions and continues with fresh ICOHTEC updates, including two interviews with members of the Programme Committee for the 53rd Annual Meeting. Readers will also find a look back at past newsletter … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 229 (March 2026) is now online" Reminder: ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 — Applications close 20 March 2026 17 March 2026 - 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 … Continue reading "Reminder: ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 — Applications close 20 March 2026" ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting — Submission Deadline Extended to 15 March 3 March 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 … Continue reading "ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting — Submission Deadline Extended to 15 March"