About
What to expect
The conference brings scholars, artists, students, and the public together to explore American protest cultures.
The program covers Black freedom struggles, Indigenous sovereignty, feminist and queer activism, environmental protest, digital activism, and cultural resistance.
- During the 2026 U.S. midterm election week
- Marks 250 years of U.S. independence
- Keynotes by Stephen Tuck, Stefania Milan, Wilfried Raussert
- Panels, roundtables, workshops, and exhibitions
- Runs alongside Woodstock aan de Waal, 1–6 November
Dates
FAQ
How do I register?
Register via the registration form: **americanprotestcultures.com
The full program is available via the buttons on the event page.
Who are the keynote speakers?
Keynote speakers:
Stephen Tuck, historian working on race and protest
Stefania Milan, Professor of Critical Data Studies at the University of Amsterdam, researching digital activism
Wilfried Raussert, Professor of North American Literary and Cultural Studies at Bielefeld University, speaking on American protest music and cultural change
What else is happening that week?
The conference runs alongside Woodstock aan de Waal, a city-wide cultural festival from 1–6 November.
The festival includes concerts, book discussions, artistic interventions, and other public events.
Who organizes the conference?
The conference is organized by the Netherlands American Studies Association (NASA).
It is in collaboration with Radboud University, Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft (DAG), and Woodstock aan de Waal.
Listed organizer parties: Faculty of Arts and Radboud Institute for Culture and History.
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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