To celebrate its centenary, the CISH Board has declared 2026 the Year of the CISH. Members will be involved in a number of activities:

  1. The website of the CISH Centennial Conference in Leipzig (26–30 August 2026) is online! More information here.
  2. The CISH-Board has drafted a new Constitution for CISH to be enacted in 2026. Read the draft here. More details here.
  3. The preliminary General Assembly of 2026 will be held on 24 April 2026, 13.30–16.30 CET via Zoom. Please inform office@cish.org about your intention to participate to obtain a link.
  4. The CISH-Board calls its members to submit candidatures for hosting the next World Congress of Historical Sciences in 2029 or 2030. More details here.
  5. To celebrate its centenary, the CISH Board is supporting events and activities around the world commemorating CISH. More information on this and how to apply is available here.
  6. All National Committees, International Organisations, and Internal Commissions are warmly invited to contribute to a new video project highlighting the diverse activities and contributions of each member group. We are collecting a series of short videos — each no longer than 4 minutes — to showcase your initiatives, achievements, and ongoing work. Details can be found found here.