Submission Instructions for the ASEH 2026 Conference

             ASEH will be using All Academic for all panel and paper proposals. Please read the following instructions and answers to frequently asked questions before submitting a submission.

What to Know About the ASEH Conference Proposal Process

Congratulations on considering submitting a proposal for the upcoming ASEH Conference. We understand that the process may seem overwhelming, especially for first-time submitters, so hopefully the information below will answer your questions.

What is ASEH?

The American Society for Environmental History (ASEH) advances understanding of human interactions with the natural world by promoting historical research and teaching, and fostering dialogue about human use of the earth among humanists, social and environmental scientists, and the public. Its efforts benefit humankind by illuminating the past and providing perspective on current environmental issues. ASEH promotes these interests globally through its peer-reviewed journal Environmental History, annual conferences, scholarly awards and fellowships, online discussions, conversations with other professional societies, and public outreach. 

What is this year’s theme?

The 2026 ASEH Conference theme is located here. 

What happens at the ASEH Conference?  

ASEH’s annual conference consists of concurrent panels, roundtables, alternative sessions, posters, Presidential sessions, a celebration of award winners, a book exhibit, receptions, and SIG meetings.  In addition, the yearly Conference Committee may plan some all-conference programming that covers a broad range of topics that the Committee feels encapsulates the theme of the conference. This may include a keynote speaker(s), panels or and/or other events.

What types of sessions may I propose? 

•   Complete Panels (three to four presenters and a panel chair (organizer); no commentators
•   Individual Papers (accepted papers will be placed in panels; presentations are limited to 12-13 minutes). 
•   Roundtables (presentations should be limited to 55 minutes to maximize audience participation; no commentators).
•   Alternative Sessions (this category is open, but such sessions should involve at least four participants). Sessions must

      still allow 20 minutes  for discussion. Examples include Open-Mic Roundtables; Living History Performance  

      sessions;  Reading Groups where participants  collectively engage with a selection of pre-circulated readings; panels 

      using emerging technologies including digital histories, StoryMap,  Timelines, GIS, 3D modeling, use of LIDAR, 

     and other digital tools; or sessions that foreground activists or practitioners for whom a standard  paper 

     presentation is not the ideal format.

•   Individual Lightning Presentations (each presenter gets 5 minutes and up to 10 slides) 
•   Author-Meets-Critic Sessions or Book Talks (lightning-style talks focused on recent book publications, these will be organized into sessions

      with 30 minutes for discussion).

•   Posters (those presenting posters and who attend the conference will be expected to participate in the poster session).

If I have submitted an abstract previously is my All Academic account still available?  

Yes, your account is still actve. 

• You may click here. Once you have logged in, the system will prompt you to update your profile. One you have updated your profole you will be directed to a page  with an option to  Submit or Edit a proposal.  
• If you have submitted an abstract in the past and have an account, but can’t remember your username or password, click on the link below and scroll down the screen on the right to  Login Instructions and click on the link that says “Click here if you have forgotten your password or user name” to reset your password and/or username.

                         

If  this is my first time submitting to present at an ASEH conference how do I create an account? 

• You may click here.
• Scroll down to the box labeled Login Instructions located on the right side of the screen and click “Click here to Create a new username and password,” and complete the form.

If I'm the chair and submitting a complete panel, how do I add the individual speaker's information?  

• Have each speaker create an account and/or log in and update their account in All Academic. They may access All Academic here.  
• For complete panels, have each speaker send you, the chair,  their presentation title (10-12 words) and abstracts (up to 150 words). The system requires that each speaker include a title and abstract for each presentation. For other session formats, it just requires an author, so you should ask your presenter to either login and create an account or login and update their account from last year.   
• When entering your submission, you will be asked to add your overall panel title and abstract description. On the second page, you will be prompted to add a paper title, an abstract description, and an author.  You will need to do this for each speaker.    
• Hint: Provide your speakers with a deadline to get you the information so you have time to enter the information into the system by August 25.    

 If I’m submitting a proposal other than a complete panel, what do I do?

• Create an account and/or log in and update your account in All Academic. You may access All Academic here.  
• Click on Submit a New Proposal and select your desired format
• When entering your submission, you will be asked to add your paper title, an abstract, and your name.
• Based on the format selected, you may be asked to add any additional authors/speakers. 

How are concurrent sessions chosen?

Submissions must be submitted through the official ASEH platform by August 25. Submissions are reviewed and scored using a rubric by the Conference Program Committee.

What dates should I be aware of?  

Please check out the important deadline page on the ASEH website, but the deadline to have your proposal submitted is August 25.

My proposal was accepted, now what?  
If you have submitted a proposal and you are the main contact, you will be notified by the end of September/early October as to whether your submission has been accepted. At this time, it is your responsibility to communicate to everyone in your panel that you have been accepted. The deadline to confirm your acceptance is the third week of October. Your letter of acceptance will have instructions on how to confirm your participation.

How do I edit my proposal?

The individual who submitted the proposal will be provided access to the platform once acceptances are sent. All edits to session titles and descriptions must be entered into the platform by the second week in January.

Do my panelists and I need to register for the conference?

Yes, everyone must register and pay the corresponding fees. Registration fees will be posted on the website by early September. Anyone who presents needs to be registered by the second week in February to be included in the program and the mobile app. This allows the staff the proper time to compile the printed program and mobile app.   

If you experience any difficulties, you may contact Devon.Binderr@aseh.org.