Save the Date!
April 23-25, 2026
Embassy Suites Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento – a research and vacation destination – you won’t want to miss this conference! Our conference hotel is located across the street from historic Old Town Sacramento State Historic Park, down the street from the California state capitol, and a short drive (or ride share) away from several research and entertainment destinations. So why not combine the conference with a little research and play?
Bring the family or pair with a roommate for all-suites accommodations. Cooked-to-order breakfast and unlimited nightly beverage (alcohol & non-alcohol) reception included for the duration of your stay.
Scroll down to read the Call for Proposals and access the Collaboration Spreadsheet.
Transportation: The hotel is only 0.6 mile from the Sacramento Valley Station (Amtrak) and less than 12 miles from the Sacramento International Airport -- ride share is the easiest and most economical transport from these transportation hubs to the conference hotel.
Click the button below to RESERVE your room at the Embassy Suites Sacramento-Riverwalk Promenade, now through April 2, 2026 (or while the room block lasts).
**Room rate of $259 + taxes and fees guaranteed only while the room block lasts. An additional $25 per person is charged for each additional guest over the initial 2 per room. That charge guarantees those guests daily breakfast and unlimited nightly beverage (alcohol & non-alcohol) reception. It's a great deal!
Do you need a roommate? See the link for the WAWH Room Share Spreadsheet in the most recent Executive Director Note (emailed to those on our mailing list). Can't find it, contact the Executive Director at executivedirector@wawh.org for assistance.
Sacramento ~ More than a conference ... a destination.
Research
Sports & Entertainment
Cultural Tourism
- California State Library
- State Archives
- Sacramento State University Library & Special Collections
- UC Davis University Library & Special Collections
- Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library
- and more!
Cultural Tourism
Sports & Entertainment
Cultural Tourism
- Old Town State Historic Park
- Crocker Art Museum
- Sacramento History Museum
- State Railroad Museum
- Sutter's Fort
- California Museum
- California Automobile Museum
- State Capitol Museum
- Governor's Mansion
- and more!
Sports & Entertainment
Sports & Entertainment
Sports & Entertainment
Catch a concert at the Golden One Center, a baseball game at Sutter Health Park, or a performance at the Crest Theater or Memorial Auditorium.
Proposal Information
For more information on the application process -- including the information you will need from all applicants to apply -- click on the bold & underlined name of the relevant presentation type below.
Traditional Panels: themed panel with 3-4 presenter, chairperson, & commenter
Roundtables: 4-5 participants + chairperson, present, discuss, & interact with audience on a single-theme
Workshops: interactive & practical, both academic and beyond academia topics welcome
Novelties: Have an innovative, out-of-the-box idea for a session? Pitch it!
Individual Papers: preference granted to complete panels but qualified papers will be placed if space and relevancy permits
Book Launch: WAWH members who have published a book in 2025 or early 2026 may apply to present at the annual Thursday night book launch celebration.
Graduate Student Poster competition
DEADLINE: October 12, 2025
Want to pair up with other people to form a complete panel? Use the WAWH Collaboration Spreadsheet. Persons interested in chairing or commenting on panels are welcome to use the spreadsheet too.
COMMERCIAL PRESENTERS: If you are looking for a paid gig, please do not apply. This is primarily an academic conference. WAWH conference participants do not receive remuneration. However, if you would like to alert our membership to your product or services, please consider our advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
