In 2026, the Institute for Medieval Studies (IEM) will host the Ninth International Conference of the Society for the Medieval Mediterranean, which will take place from 22 to 26 June in Lisbon.
The theme of the conference, “Small Worlds, Large Worlds: Perspectives from the Medieval Mediterranean,” is to be interpreted broadly—literally or figuratively—and approached from a wide range of disciplines, including History, Archaeology, Literary Studies, Linguistics, Art History, Religious Studies, among others.
The call for sessions and papers is open until 1 December 2025. Proposals are expected to present innovative approaches, analyse diverse sources, and foster debates that deepen our understanding of the multiple ‘worlds’ of the medieval Mediterranean.
For more detailed information, please visit the official Conference webpage.
