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 across the street from historic Old Town Sacramento, 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 nightly beverage reception included for the duration of your stay.
Less than 12 miles from the Sacramento International Airport -- ride share is the easiest and most economical transport to the conference hotel.
Conference room rate and booking information coming winter 2025
Sacramento ~ More than a conference ... a destination.
Research
Sports & Entertainment
Cultural Tourism
- California State Library
- State Archives
- Sacramento State University
- UC Davis University 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 5, 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.
If you are a commercial presenter who is 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 make our membership aware of your product or services, please consider our advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
