The Society of Black Archaeologists invites all members to submit presentations for their annual meeting, which will be held virtually on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM EST.

Submissions for 10-minute papers or multimedia presentations from terrestrial and underwater contexts and from all geographical areas will be considered, but the priority will be focused on those addressing Black, African diaspora, and African heritage. Proposals can be submitted here by Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the annual meeting, please contact the SBA President Elect at presidentelect@societyofblackarchaeologists.com or the SBA Secretary at secretary@societyofblackarchaeologists.com.

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE), in partnership with the American University in Cairo, is organizing this conference to explore the multifaceted ways in which Egypt has engaged with—and been shaped by—cross-cultural encounters across millennia. The conference, being held on December 5-7, 2025, will investigate historical, archaeological, anthropological, artistic, and sociopolitical dimensions of intercultural interaction within the Egyptian context.

Proposal topics must fit into one of the following themes:

• Trade and diplomacy across the Eastern Mediterranean basin
• Artistic and architectural influences across the Eastern Mediterranean basin
• Cultural assimilation and resistance in different historical periods
• Migration, settlement, and diaspora communities in Egypt
• Religious syncretism and transformation

And, interdisciplinary approaches and welcome scholars working in the fields of Egyptology, Islamic studies, Coptic studies, history, anthropology, and art history are encouraged. Abstracts in English, of no more than 300 words, along with a brief bio (max. 150 words) must be sent in by July 25, 2025, closing at midnight Cairo time.  For more information and to submit an abstract, visit https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/cross-cultural_interaction_in_egypt_through_the_ages_-_call_for_abstracts/.

More information on the conference will be posted as it become available at https://arce.org/cross-cultural-interaction-in-egypt-through-the-ages-conference/.

Archaeological Institute of America Annual Meeting
January 7–10, 2026
San Francisco, California USA

The Digital Archaeology Interest Group (DAIG) of the AIA invites contributions for a proposed AIA panel that will explore how digital approaches to archaeology can create more inclusive and equitable access to archaeological sites and collections in ways that foster the diversity of our discipline.

Particularly interested in projects about, educational opportunities, etc. that draw on digital strategies to make archaeological material more accessible. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

–       Digitization projects that make excavation materials or museum collections available to students, scholars, and the general public.
–       Web-based projects that seek to connect new audiences to cultural heritage.
–       Public outreach programs that incorporate digital and 3d printed collections.
–       Courses and/or individual lessons that bring digital and 3d printed collections into the classroom to provide educational opportunities for students who are unable to travel or take part in an archaeological field school.
–       Projects that create research opportunities for scholars who do not have the research funds or availability to travel to sites and museums to conduct their own research
–       Training opportunities that empower local communities to document and take charge of stewarding their own cultural heritage.
–       Projects that create tactile exhibits, multi-sensory experiences, etc. that make archaeological material more accessible to students, museum visitors, etc. who have disabilities that shape the way the engage with archaeological materials and museum collections.

To curate a discussion that encompasses a broad range of perspectives, we are particularly interested in submissions from students, scholars, and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. This includes (but is by no means limited to) junior and senior scholars, academic staff members, museum professionals, k-12 educators, professional/industry archaeologists, graduate students, etc. Submissions from advanced undergraduate students will also be considered. For anyone interested in participating who is not located in the United States of America or Canada, the session organizers may nominate one presenter as an applicant for non-resident scholar travel funding.

Abstracts must not exceed 300 words and should follow the AIA Style Guidelines for Annual Meeting Abstracts. Applicants should submit their proposal using the following google form by March 24^th, 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYXmVDCizEbn4_fZ_dP-1kWpI9kac0k1TehJ4p8ItFa5DGbg/viewform?usp=dialog

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to DAIG co-chair David Wheeler (david.wheeler@berkeley.edu)

DAIG CfP 2026