S-USIH Conference 2026 Registration

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Society for U.S. Intellectual History annual conference! This year our conference will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, with panels running Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14, 2026, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison at the Pyle Center.

This year’s conference centers on the theme “Intellectual Historians’ Toolkits: Methods, Theories, Practices.” Today’s best examples of intellectual history are defined by their diversity, innovation, and rigor—diversity in the subjects, sources, and methods employed; innovation in making audible hitherto silent or neglected voices; and rigor in the quality and breadth of scholarship. A previous era of sharp distinctions has given way to variety and interdisciplinarity.

With advancement come new questions: What are the shared features and practices of our work? What sources do intellectual historians use, and what questions do they bring to them? The year 2026, the Semiquincentennial of the United States, offers a symbolic opportunity to assess and renew a shared sense of purpose for the field. This conference turns intellectual history on itself, examining it both as a method and as a subject of inquiry. More conference information, including the preliminary program, is available here.

Location

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Pyle Center

702 Langdon St.

Madison, WI 53706

Conference Rates

Check your S-USIH membership status, renew your membership, or join the Society here. On-site registration is NOT available.

· Member before Oct. 31: $170

· Graduate Student before Oct. 31: $135

· Non-Member before Oct. 31: $225

· Late Registration for Members (Oct. 31–Nov. 11): $200

*Service fees and payment processing fees will be added to your registration rate automatically through Eventbrite when you make payment.

Where to Stay: We have a limited number of negotiated room block rates with hotels in Madison. All of these room blocks are available only until the date indicated below.

Double Tree -- room block already fully booked

Madison Concourse Hotel:

• Rate = $139/night (plus taxes. Parking charges for overnight hotel guests are $20/night for self-park)
• Booking Link = https://reservations.travelclick.com/6388?groupID=5436815
• Date to book by = October 18, 2026

Hampton Inn Downtown Madison

• Rate = $139/night (plus taxes. Parking charges for overnight hotel guests are $25/night )
• Booking Link = https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/society-for-us-intellectual-history/ (or call 608-255-0360 and ask for the Society for U.S. Intellectual History (S-USIH) room block)
• Date to book by = October 13, 2026

Other Hotels within walking distance to the Pyle Center:

• Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Madison
• Fluno Center
• Union South

Capitol Square (a little less than a mile from the Pyle Center):

• AC Marriott Downtown
• Embassy Suites Madison Downtown

Other Important Information

· By registering for the conference, participants agree to S-USIH's code of professional conduct.

· Refund requests will be addressed by the S-USIH Treasurer on an individual basis. Refunds after November 1, 2026, are not possible.

· If you would like to learn more about the Society for U.S. Intellectual History, visit us at our website or join the conversation on Facebook or Bluesky.

We look forward to welcoming you to Madison in November!