Aysha Pollnitz, assistant professor of history at Rice University, presents on James the VI diplomacy with Spain after succeeding the English throne.

R. Malcolm Smuts, Professor Emeritus of History at University of Massachusetts, Boston, presents on James I's policies toward European countries, including the Netherlands.

Jenna M. Schultz, faculty in the department of history at the University of St. Thomas, presents on the focus of the union between Scotland and England in King James VI's rule.

Roger Mason, professor of history at the University of St. Andrews, presents on the unification of Scotland with Brittain due to the succession of the Stuart dynasty.

David Chan Smith, associate professor of history at Wilfred Laurier University, presents on contrasts in corruption between dynasties of Queen Elizabeth I and King James VI.

Ioannis E. Evrigenis, professor of political science at Tufts University, presents on the rise of political theory that arose between the reigns of James VI and James I.

Susan Doran, senior research fellow of early modern British history at the University of Oxford, presents on the transition of King James I to British rule.

Norman Jones, professor of humanities and social sciences at Utah State University, presents on the power structures affected by the succession of King James VI.

Paulina Kewes, Helen Morag Fellow and professor of English literature at the University of Oxford, presents on international scrutiny during the regime change from the Tudor to the Stuart dynasty.

Norman Jones, professor of humanities and social sciences at Utah State University, and Paulina Kewes, Helen Morag Fellow and professor of English literature at University of Oxford, present opening remarks for the "1595–1606: New Perspectives on Regime Change" conference.