Call for Papers: 52nd Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference, June 9–11, 2027, Stockholm, Sweden

Posted on: November 4th, 2026 by EBHS

52nd Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference

Call for Papers
52nd Annual Economic and Business History Society Conference
June 9–11, 2027
Stockholm School of Economics
Stockholm, Sweden

The Economic and Business History Society is pleased to announce its 52nd annual conference, to be held at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) in Stockholm, Sweden, June 9-11, 2027. The conference committee welcomes proposals on any aspect of economic and business history, broadly construed.

Early June is one of the very best times to visit Stockholm. With long days, short nights, and the city approaching midsummer, Stockholm is at its most vibrant. The conference offers an opportunity to combine stimulating scholarly exchange with everything the Swedish capital has to offer at this particularly attractive time of year, including cultural attractions, restaurants, outdoor life, and sporting events.

The conference will be hosted by the Stockholm School of Economics, located in the heart of central Stockholm. SSE is within easy reach of Stockholm’s main railway station and the express train to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Metro and bus connections are close at hand, and a wide range of restaurants, cafés, museums, sporting events, and other cultural attractions are within walking distance or a short public-transport ride.

There will be no designated conference hotel. Instead, participants can choose from a wide range of accommodation within walking distance of SSE, including both major international and Scandinavian hotel chains and independent hotels across different price categories. Further information and accommodation suggestions will be provided to participants.

The 2027 EBHS conference is being organized in conjunction with Baltic Connections, held in Helsinki, Finland. Helsinki is just an overnight ferry journey from Stockholm, making it easy to attend both conferences. For participants traveling between the two cities, we particularly recommend the overnight ferry across the Baltic Sea—an enjoyable way to travel between Stockholm and Helsinki.

Please submit your paper or panel proposal by January 31, 2027. Submissions should include:

  • The title of the presentation
  • An abstract of no more than 500 words
  • 3–5 keywords
  • Contact details for each presenter

Proposals should be submitted through our website at www.ebhsoc.org/conference.

New Essays Special Issue, “Administrative Practices and Resource Management of Ruling Women in Premodern Europe”

Posted on: October 5th, 2026 by EBHS

Essays special issue “Administrative Practices and Resource Management of Ruling Women in Premodern Europe”

The editorial team of Essays in Economic & Business History is pleased to announce the publication of our new Special Issue, “Administrative Practices and Resource Management of Ruling Women in Premodern Europe”, guest edited by Dr. Katia Wright, Dr. Cathleen Sarti, and Dr. Charlotte Backerra.

The full issue, with all articles available open access, is available HERE.

Have you ever thought about the fact that queens were some of the richest persons in their realms? This Special Issue of Essays in Economic & Business History unites contributions from queenship scholars, looking at 14th to 16th century queens as business owners, investors, and administrators.

Bringing together scholarship at the intersection of economic history, business history, and queenship studies, the Special Issue examines queens not simply as political or dynastic figures, but as economic actors. The contributions explore the ways queens managed resources, administered estates, participated in commercial and financial activity, deployed wealth, and navigated the economic institutions of their respective realms.

Articles in the Special Issue include:

Lledó Ruiz Domingo, “Financial Management in Late Medieval Iberia: Fluctuating Patrimony, Indebtedness, and Economic Policy in Queen Violant of Bar’s Finances (r. 1387-1396).”

Manuela Santos Silva, “Authority, Guidance, and the Management of Land: Key Motives Behind the Establishment of the Queen’s Chancellery in Early Fifteenth-Century Portugal.”

Elizabeth Norton, “The Queen as Lady of the Manor: The Economic Agency of the Tudor Queen Consorts in relation to their Manorial Interests.”

Susan Broomhall, “A Risky Business? Representing Catherine de’ Medici’s silk Entrepreneurialism.”

Rubén González Cuerva, “Managing an Imperial Household: Empress Maria of Austria as financial Agent (1548-1581).”

Essays in Economic & Business History is an open-access journal publishing original research across economic and business history. We welcome submissions of individual research articles as well as proposals for future special issues. Scholars working in economic history, business history, and related fields are encouraged to consider Essays in Economic & Business History as an outlet for their work.

We hope you enjoy the Special Issue and encourage you to share it with colleagues and others who may be interested.

Hotel room block details for the EBHS 2026 conference

Posted on: April 7th, 2026 by EBHS

DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons

Dear Attendees,

We are pleased to share the hotel room block details for the upcoming EBHS conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons.

The address of the hotel is:

DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
1960 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, Virginia 22102 USA

To make your reservation with the special group rate ($189 per night), please use the booking link below:

Economic & Business History Society Room Block Booking Link

We encourage you to book early, as rooms within the block are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the cut-off date, which is April 27, 2026.

Please note that the link will automatically register for arrival on Wednesday May 27 through Sunday May 31. If you need to change those dates, you can find the “Edit Stay” towards the top of the page.

If you have any questions regarding accommodations, please feel free to reach out.

We look forward to seeing you in May!

Theresa, EBHS President and 2026 Conference Organizer