25th International Congress of Byzantine Studies, 24-29/8/2026, Vienna

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Start date and time
24 August 2026
End date and time
29 August 2026

The International Congress of Byzantine Studies is the world’s largest academic event dedicated to the latest research and findings on the Byzantine Empire, its history, and culture. Since the first congress in 1924 in Bucharest, it has been held approximately every five years in different locations, attracting up to 1,500 participants in recent years. In 2026, the 25th Congress will take place in Vienna, where researchers from around the globe will present their work in hundreds of presentations. Cultural events and receptions will offer numerous opportunities for informal exchange.

Congratulations ....

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Congratulations ....
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N. Kontogiannis (from the Dumbarton Oaks website)
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...to Professor Nikos Kontogiannis, who will become the next Director of Byzantine Studies at Dumbarton Oaks (Washington D.C.).

Nikos has been a very active member of the POMEDOR network, we are looking forward to his leadership at DO and to further collaborations!