The 2024 Conference explores the theme of Asia Futures: Studies of, in and with Asia, with a specific focus on the Asian region and Asian Studies as the site of future possibilities, challenges, and interconnections. Participants are encouraged to examine and reflect on the vast potentials and uncertainties that lie ahead in what is now referred to as the “Asian Century” and engage with the complexities of the ever-evolving Asian region and its profound impact on the world. We encourage participants to reflect on their topics in the context of the field of Asian Studies, considering in particular how area studies approaches can intersect with other academic disciplines in addressing the pressing issues of the day, such as the rising tide of authoritarianism, flows of popular culture, gender and sexuality, or climate change and inequality.

ASAA invites abstracts for papers, panels, and both physical and digital posters addressing the conference theme, as well as other contributions focusing on current and innovative themes and challenges in Asian Studies.

Day 1, 1 July 2024: 

• ASAA Postgraduate Day
• ASAA Council Meeting (at conclusion of PG day)

Day 2, 2 July 2024:

• First conference day
• Panels and subregional associations’ keynotes

Day 3, 3 July 2024:

• Second conference day 
• Reid Prize lecture 
• Women’s Forum Meeting (lunch time)
• Conference dinner

Day 4, 4 July 2024:

• Third conference day 
• ASAA AGM 
• Conference closing

• Call for Papers Opens: September 1, 2023
• Call for Papers Close: October 30, 2023
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: December 15, 2023
• Registration Open: December 15, 2023
• Early Bird Registration Close: February 1, 2024
• Late Registrations Close for Presenters: March 31, 2024

 ASAA 2024 invites submissions for (1) individual papers, (2) panel proposals, (3) posters, and (4) alternative formats. Both onsite and online presentations are available, however panels should be either fully online or fully face-to-face. All presentations must be given in English.

Abstract submissions open on 1 September 2023. Click here for more information and to submit and abstract.

At the ASAA, we pride ourselves in supporting and promoting young scholars as a key part of our activities as a professional association. For this reason, we support the attendance of postgraduate students at our biennial conferences, and the associated postgraduate workshops. Click here for more information about these awards.

Details on applying for a Postgraduate Conference Scholarship will be made available shortly.