We are delighted to announce that the Saturday morning keynote speaker will be the hugely acclaimed historian, writer, curator and broadcaster William Dalrymple CBE.

His award-winning books include:

• From the Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of Byzantium
• White Mughals
• Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan
• The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

The Historical Association Annual Conference 2024 will take place from Friday 10–Saturday 11 May in the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. 

Bookings are now open:

• Book your place at Early Bird rates
• Find out more on our dedicated HA Annual Conference website
• View the programme
• Read our conference news story