In July 2025 the University of Vienna and the Institute of Austrian Historical Research will host the first Central European History Convention (CEH-C). This event is dedicated to providing a platform for exchange on Central European History from the late medieval period to the mid-20th century, with a focus on the lands of the former Habsburg Empire and its neighbors (including the territories of the former Ottoman empire).

We want to create a space in Europe where colleagues from many different parts of the world can share and discuss findings, methodologies, and ideas across regions, disciplines, and national/language traditions. We invite scholars from all historically oriented fields at any point in their academic career to submit a paper proposal and/or attend. We particularly encourage PhD students to apply. The goal of this convention is to facilitate international dialogue about the history of this region, with a special focus on building networks and frameworks for comparative research.