The General Assembly is the highest administrative authority of the Division of History of Science and Technology. It normally meets every four years, on the occasion of an International Congress of History of Science and Technology.

The General Assembly consists of the National Members, the elected representatives of the Commissions, Scientific Sections, Inter-Union Commissions, DHST-DLMPS Joint Commission, and the members of the Council. A quorum requires at least half the total number of National Members to be present. It is customary to invite the Secretary General or President of the DLMPS to attend the General Assembly as well as representatives from other associated bodies.

This session will consider the following business:

1. Nomination of examiners for the DHST Council elections
2. Report of financial examiners
3. Proposals for hosting next (25th) IUHPS/DHST Congress and vote
4. Approval of the nominations of the Presidents of the Commissions
5. Proposals for new commissions
6. Other matters (presented by G.A. members)
7. Approval of the Manchester Manifesto
8. Election of the new DHST Council