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Society for the History of Discoveries

68th Annual Conference

The 68th Annual Conference of the Society for the History of Discoveries will be in September 9 through 11 (Thursday - Saturday), 2027. We will be meeting at the Clements Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Call for Papers will be coming out this winter.

We are hoping to see all of you there!

43rd International Map Collectors' Society Symposium

The 43rd International Map Collectors' Society Symposium will be held in Japan from

9 to 13 November 2026 with the theme "Early Interactions Between the Western World and Japan Seen Through Historical Maps."

Presentations and map viewings will take place at two venues, Tokyo and Kyoto.  The program will include excursions on the 10th and 13th, a pre-tour on the 8th, and a post-tour on the 14th and 15th.  

Complete program information can be found here:  SYMPOSIUM DETAILS

In addition, a four-page feature on the Symposium from the IMCoS Journal will be found on the webpage of the California Map Society closer to the time of the meeting.  

         CMS WEBSITE

The Symposium is sponsored jointly by IMCos, Japan Cartographers' Association, and the International Research Center for Japanese studies (Nichibunken).

For additional information, contact Wesley Brown, wesbrownb@gmail.com.