Join us for the 2026 Annual Conference, hosted by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. This year’s theme, Forgotten Fronts: People, Place, and Progress, explores lesser-known campaigns, overlooked individuals, and underexamined regions of the Pacific War, highlighting how these stories deepen and challenge our broader understanding of World War II.

Through a series of expert presentations, the program will examine the war through multiple lenses, from the civilian experience in urban battlefields to the strategic failures and turning points that reshaped empires. Attendees will gain insight into the human dimension of warfare, including those caught between opposing forces, as well as the contributions of influential yet often underrecognized military leaders. Topics include the battle for Manila and its civilian toll, the legacy of General Robert Eichelberger, psychological warfare in the China Burma India Theater, and the fall of Singapore.

The conference will take place Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Rockbox Theater, located just a short walk from the Museum at 109 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Friday evening will feature a live filming of the popular Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast with historians Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall. Saturday’s program will feature presentations from leading historians Jon Parshall, John McManus, Ann Todd, and Nicholas Evan Sarantakes, with roundtable moderation by Rich Frank.

2026 Nimitz Conference Schedule

Friday, October 16, 2026

5:00 p.m. | Live Podcast
Unauthorized History of the Pacific War
Location: Rockbox Theater

6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Location: Education Center
Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:00 a.m. | Doors Open
Location: Rockbox Theater
Breakfast bags, coffee, orange juice, and water will be available.

9:05–11:15 a.m. | Morning Presentations
Location: Rockbox Theater
Presentations by John McManus and Ann Todd.

11:15 a.m. | Lunch
Location: Junebug's BBQ
BBQ buffet lunch will be provided.

12:45–3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Presentations
Location: Rockbox Theater
Presentations by Nicholas Evan Sarantakes and Jon Parshall.

3:15–4:30 p.m. | Roundtable Discussion
Location: Rockbox Theater
Moderated by Richard B. Frank.

5:00–6:30 p.m. | Closing Reception
Location: Education Center
Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Dining & Refreshments

Conference attendees can enjoy the following refreshments throughout the event:

Friday, October 16

Evening reception featuring light appetizers and drinks.

Saturday, October 17

Breakfast: Breakfast bags, coffee, orange juice, and water.

Snacks: Available throughout the day.

Lunch: BBQ buffet at Junebug's BBQ.

Evening Reception: Light appetizers and drinks.

Conference Venues

Rockbox Theater
109 N. Llano St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Junebug's BBQ
205 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Education Center
241 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624