Revolution, Revelation, Reconciliation: INCSA's 2026 Biennial Conference
The International Nineteenth Century Studies Association (INCSA) invites scholars to participate in an ambitious exploration of transformation, discovery, and healing at their second biennial conference, "Revolution, Revelation, Reconciliation / Revolución, Revelación, Reconciliación," taking place July 21-24, 2026, at the National Union Building in Washington, DC.
This groundbreaking conference, developed in collaboration with the Nineteenth Century Studies Association (NCSA), Interdisciplinary Nineteenth Century Studies (INCS), and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, promises to be a landmark event for nineteenth-century studies. The conference will be conducted in both English and Spanish, reflecting INCSA's commitment to international dialogue and diverse scholarly perspectives.
A Platform for Innovation
INCSA welcomes a wide range of scholarly formats, from traditional individual papers and panels to innovative digital humanities projects, performances, posters, and roundtable discussions. This variety ensures that scholars can present their work in the format that best serves their research and methodology, whether exploring the nineteenth century through interdisciplinary, international, or intertemporal lenses.
Accessible and Inclusive
Recognizing the evolving landscape of academic conferences, this event will be held both in person and online, ensuring maximum accessibility for international participants and those who cannot travel. The bilingual format further demonstrates INCSA's dedication to fostering truly global conversations about nineteenth-century studies.
How to Participate
The proposal deadline is October 31, 2025, and scholars are encouraged to visit the INCSA website for complete conference information, suggested topics, formatting guidelines, and access to the submission portal. The conference is being chaired by Shannon Perich, Curator at the National Museum of American History, who can be contacted at incsa2026@gmail.com for questions about submissions.
For Romanticists, this conference offers an invaluable opportunity to situate your work within broader nineteenth-century contexts and engage with an international community of scholars examining the era's revolutionary changes, revelatory discoveries, and efforts toward reconciliation. Whether your work focuses on British Romanticism or extends into global nineteenth-century studies, this conference provides a platform for meaningful scholarly exchange.
Visit https://in-csa.com/2026-call-for-papers-in-english/ for complete details and to access the submission portal when it opens. We encourage our members to consider participating in this significant scholarly gathering.
