Archaeometallurgy in Europe International Conference is being organized every four years since 2003, in Milan (2003), Grado-Aquileia (2007) and Bochum (2011). The Madrid Edition to be held in June 2015 represents the consolidation of the most important forum for scientific discussion on early metalworking in Europe and far abroad. All this has been possible thanks to the support and generosity of many researchers and institutions, but most of all we have to thank every participant who attended the last three conferences.

Our main purpose this year is putting together all the interdisciplinary knowledge and regional studies we have been accumulating and negotiate a historical picture that will permit us to face future challenges. We are in the best position to set up the agenda for the next decade on condition that we are able to mark a start, and run together… in different directions. Research must be diverse and discussion welcome, but we are responsible for setting the rules of the game. This is our compromise.

The call for papers is currently open.