ICAS 10
The 10th International Convention of Asia Scholars will take place in Chiang Mai from 20-23 July 2017.
Convention Dates
20-23 July 2017
Convention Location
Chiang Mai, Thailand
ICAS 10 Chang Mai
The International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) is the largest international gathering in the field of Asian Studies. ICAS attracts participants from over 60 countries to engage in global dialogues on Asia that transcend boundaries between academic disciplines and geographic areas. Since 1997, ICAS has brought more than 20,000 academics together at nine conventions.
ICAS 10 will be held at the Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre (CMECC) from 20-23 July 2017. It will be organized by the Regional Center for Social Change and Development (RSCD), with support from the Faculty of Social Sciences of Chiang Mai University (CMU), one of the best universities in Southeast Asia. 1250-2000 Asia specialists and representatives of civil society are expected to attend.
Events will include: panels and roundtable discussions, keynote speeches, craft exhibitions, a film and documentary festival and the first Asian Studies Book Fair. Enjoy the multitude of networking opportunities, possibilities to share your research and to meet with academic publishers.
Join us in Chiang Mai, famous for its rich cultural heritage; conveniently located within a five-hour flight from all major Asian cities and easily accessible from all other continents. Thailand offers visa-free entry for nationals from 52 countries.
ICAS Colleagues Calling
You can connect with colleagues through our Facebook page www.facebook.com/AsiaScholars, where you can share information or discuss the possibilities of forming a panel.
The ICAS Secretariat is hosted by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS).