The Society for Intelligence History (SIH) is pleased to announce a call for papers for its fifth conference to be Heldon 6-8 February 2025 at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW,
Washington, DC. USA
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Closest metro: L'Enfant Plaza.
Join us for two full days of expert panels, two blockbuster keynote lunch panels, and opportunities to meet other scholars and publishers. ​​The event will begin with check in and an evening opening reception on Thursday, February 6. Scholars will present their research four different panel times on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. Each day will also feature a special keynote panel at lunchtime.​​
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The registration fee of US$195 includes admission to all panels and SIH-sponsored program events at the International Spy Museum venue with simple refreshments provided during breaks and keynote lunches.
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The SIH conference seeks to include as diverse an audience as possible. A discounted registration rate of US $145 is available for students, retirees, and contingent faculty. We encourage those who can to pay the full-price rate to help us keep our programs running.
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Accommodation Information
SIH has reserved a limited of block rooms at the Hyatt Place Washington DC / National Mall near the conference venue for members attending the 2025 conference. The group rate for these rooms for February 6 and 7 is $189/night plus 15.95% DC tax. The rate includes breakfast and wifi. Guests wishing to arrive early or extend their stay may inquirer about the rate availability directly with the senior sales manager listed below. Guests staying in the block must pay for their reservations in advance by December 6, 2024.
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To book a room from the block, please use this link to the Hyatt Place or contact Senior Sales Manager
Natrua Freeman, Phone: +1 202 795 2918, Fax: +1 202 795 2927
Email: natrua.freeman@hyatt.com
Alternative Accomodations
Conference participants will find other hotels nearby at L'Enfant Plaza and the DC Wharf district. SIH has no special arrangements with the following hotels but suggests considering:
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Hilton Washington DC - The National Mall/The Wharf
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
This hotel is directly across the plaza from the museum​
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Questions? Address them to the Program Committee at SIH2025Conference@gmail.com.
Holiday Inn: Washington Capitol - National Mall
550 C Street S.W., Washington, DC, 20024
This hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the museum.