Invitation & Call for Papers
Fifth FIVA Pan-European Conference for Automotive History
18–20 September 2026 | Norwegian Roads Museum, near Lillehammer, Norway
You are warmly invited to the Fifth Pan-European Conference for Automotive History, organised by FIVA in cooperation with the Norwegian Federation for Historic Vehicles (LMK) and hosted at the Norwegian Roads Museum.
This biennial conference was originally masterminded by the late Anders Ditlev Clausager together with Thomas Ulrich and today it is a leading international forum that brings together historians, researchers, curators, authors, professionals, and passionate enthusiasts to share knowledge, present new research, and engage in high-level discussion on the cultural, social, and technological history of mobility.
Whether you wish to contribute a paper or attend as an informed and engaged listener, the conference offers a unique opportunity for learning, inspiration, and international networking in an outstanding Nordic setting.
Call for Papers – Open – due date 15th May 2026
Proposals are invited on all aspects of automotive and mobility history, including cultural heritage, technology, society, collections, preservation, and interpretation. Contributions from both established scholars and emerging voices are welcome.
Conference Packages & Fees (all inclusive)
Single Package – €420
Two nights single accommodation, full conference access, all meals
Double Package – €600
Two nights double accommodation, conference for one, Friday & Saturday dinners for two, lunches for one
Day Package with Saturday Gala Dinner – €200
Day Package (Conference Only) – €100
Extra Night (Single Occupancy) – €110
Extra Night (Double Occupancy) – €140
You can book here: https://billetto.eu/en/e/the-pan-european-conference-for-automotive-history-Tickets-1789015
Hotel: Scandic Hafjell, located a short drive from the venue.
Shuttle services between hotel, museum, and railway station will be provided.
Lillehammer is easily accessible by car or train. Oslo Airport (OSL) offers direct international connections, with rail links to Lillehammer in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Further details regarding programme, and paper submission will follow. All registered participants will receive a comprehensive information package by email.
For more information pls contact: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to Norway in September 2026—to speak, to listen, and to shape the future understanding of automotive history together.
Click here to see the archive of the Fourth Edition of the Pan European Conference