Call for Proposals - Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference
AAS 2026 Annual Conference
March 12-15, 2026
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
The Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference brings together over 3000 Asian studies scholars from across the globe. As the largest Asian Studies Conference worldwide dedicated exclusively to Asian Studies research, topics covering all countries in Asia across 30 academic disciplines, our annual conference is the ideal setting to meet face-to-face with University faculty and staff, including professors, administrators, librarians and students.
The Program Committee of the Association for Asian Studies is pleased to issue the Call for Proposals for the AAS 2026 Annual Conference, to be held March 12-15, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Type of Submissions
Organized Panel (paper sessions)
Workshop
Author-Meets-Critics (New)
Individual Paper
Roundtable
Lightning Session
Poster Presentation
Pre-Conference Workshop
Theme
The AAS Annual Conference DOES NOT HAVE A THEME. However, the Program Committee seeks sessions and presentations that will advance knowledge about Asian regions and, by extension, enrich teaching about Asia at all levels.
We welcome proposals from all disciplines and regions in Asia grouped within the following submission topics:
Border Crossing/Inter-Area
East and Inner Asia
Northeast Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
We particularly encourage scholars from Asia-focused social sciences and arts disciplines.
Format
The AAS2026 Annual Conference in Vancouver is an in-person meeting. However, the AAS is aware of recent concerns of some U.S.-based scholars regarding the ability to safely travel to and from the Annual Conference being held in Canada, due to their current Visa or residency status. To help address these concerns, the AAS has created a limited virtual participation option for select presenters at the Annual Conference. Please see the Planning Updates page for more information.
Prerequisites
Membership in AAS is not required to submit a proposal, present, or attend the annual conference. However, members receive discounted conference registration rates.
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) are posted to assist submitters with questions.
Have more questions? Email the AAS at AASconference@asianstudies.org.
