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2022: Distance, Mobility, and Migration

Bilbao, Spain | 23-23 June, 2022

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The WHA is headed to Spain! 

Situated seven miles inland from the Bay of Biscay, the city of Bilbao is the capital of Bizkaia Province in Spain’s Basque Autonomous Region.  Over the past 700 years, the city has been an inter-imperial trading hub, a key to Imperial Spain’s maritime infrastructure, a center of resistance to fascism’s global rise, and a modern exemplar of the power of cultural tourism as an engine of urban renewal.  With such a storied past, world historians should find Bilbao a compelling and exciting location in which to discuss and debate.

This year’s conference is entitled: Distance, Mobility, and Migration and is being co-sponsored by University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). For the Basque people of Bilbao, the experience of movement across great distances is a central element of their history and identity.  For WHA members and friends, our conference in Bilbao offers the opportunity to present research and spark conversation addressing issues of: borders, territoriality, diaspora, industrialization, resistance, and tourism.  See the call for proposals below for a full list of potential discussion topics.

While we will have virtual conference sessions available, we sincerely hope you will choose to connect with us in-person on the campus of our conference co-sponsors!

Bilbao’s more recent engagement with international tourism also means that when not attending a conference session, attendees are within walking distance of many historic sites and modern attractions (among which is the famous Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry).  More information will be made available soon detailing opportunities for lodging, keynote speakers, and external tours and cultural events.

While we will have virtual conference sessions available, we sincerely hope you will choose to connect with us in-person on the campus of our conference co-sponsors!

Bilbao’s more recent engagement with international tourism also means that when not attending a conference session, attendees are within walking distance of many historic sites and modern attractions (among which is the famous Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry).  More information will be made available soon detailing opportunities for lodging, keynote speakers, and external tours and cultural events.

 

 

Additional Information

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Where is the conference being held?

    The Bizkaia Aretoa Center in Bilbao, Spain. The building is located in the Parque República de Abando. This building is representing the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) in the City of Bilbao. It is not the main campus of the University.

    Street Address: Abandoibarra Etorb., 3, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

    2. How do I register for the conference?

    Register now, or navigate to the “Registration” section below to learn about different rates and details.

    3. I’m presenting at the conference, do I need to register?

    Yes. See question 2 for more details.

    4. I’m having trouble registering, what do I do?

    Send an email to info@thewha.org detailing your problem. If you are attempting to pay for your conference registration using a non-US credit card, please know our payment processing software has been experiencing some difficulty in those situations.

    5. Are there tours I can go on while at the conference?

    Yes! Please see the “Cultural Excursions” section of this page.

    6. What are the Covid-19 protocols and requirements for the conference?

    As of February 10, 2022, the Spanish government is requiring non-essential travelers (i.e., tourists) to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 for US citizens entering from the United States.  For the exact details of these requirements and the most up-to-date information, the WHA recommends you consult the US Spanish Embassy website or your country’s appropriate embassy.

    For those choosing to attend the conference in-person, the WHA will also be requiring proof of vaccination. Information regarding how to submit proof of vaccination will be published soon. Please note that vaccination proof will be required no later than June 3, 2022 to attend the conference in-person.

    7. How do I know when I’m presenting?

    The detailed list of panel and session assignments has not yet been finalized. For a general schedule of the conference, see the section below.

    8. Can I bring a guest to the conference?

    Yes, though certain restrictions apply. See the “Registration” section for details.

     

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    The World History Association has organized a conference every year since 1992, bringing together academic historians, college instructors, and secondary school teachers of world history, as well as occasional symposia on special topics.