AAS 2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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.
Proposal Preparation in Three Easy Steps
DECIDE ON YOUR SUBMISSION TYPE
PREPARE SUBMISSION MATERIALS
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY THE POSTED DEADLINE – AUGUST 6, 2025
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) are posted to assist submitters with questions.
Have more questions? Email the AAS at AASconference@asianstudies.org.
