International Association of Byzantine Studies

We look forward to welcoming you in Vienna exactly one year from now.”

Claudia Rapp, President of the ICBS 2026 Organizing Committee

By early 2026, there will be further opportunities to sign up for a rich and varied cultural program. The AIEB social media accounts will also serve as channels for sharing updates, announcements, and practical information related to the Congress. +

“It is a great pleasure to invite you to Vienna for the 25th International Congress of Byzantine Studies, which will convene from 24 to 29 August 2026 in the main building of the University of Vienna. Registration is now open on our website www.icbs2026.org. +

The platforms have been created to strengthen communication, share updates, and foster closer connections across our international community of scholars.”

Antonio Rigo, President of the International Bureau of AIEB
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“Exactly one year before the next ICBS, it is with great pleasure that I announce the establishment of social media accounts for the International Association of Byzantine Studies (Association Internationale des Études Byzantines – AIEB). +

To mark this occasion, we are pleased to share messages from the President of the International Bureau of AIEB, Antonio Rigo, and from the President of the International Congress of Byzantine Studies (ICBS)2026 Organizing Committee, Claudia Rapp: +

Welcome to the official BlueSky account of the International Association of Byzantine Studies (AIEB)! You can also find us on Facebook (International Association of Byzantine Studies) and Instagram (aieb_byzantium). #ByzantineStudies #MedievalBluesky #ByzantineBluesky +