In July next year around 1,500 Asia experts will come to Leiden for the eleventh International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 11). With participants from over 60 countries, this biennial convention is the biggest meeting place between academics and civil society players involved professionally with Asia.
In 2019 ICAS will return to the place where it all started in 1998: Leiden. The first convention was organised by the Leiden-affiliated International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS). Subsequent conventions were held in Berlin, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Daejeon, Honolulu, Macau, Adelaide and Chiang Mai.
Mar 13, 2019 - 11th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 11). ICAS 11 will take place in Leiden from 16-19 July 2019.
Preliminary programme
The programme for ICAS 11 is being developed together with Leiden University and the city of Leiden. The convention will take place mainly in the Kamerlingh Onnes Building where the Law Faculty is located. This is also where most of the 300 panel meetings and round tables will be held, along with a public exhibition and fair where publishers and other organisations can offer their services and products. A range of Leiden organisations are also working on a cultural programme, including exhibitions at different locations and an Asia film festival in the Sijthoff Cultural Meeting House in Leiden.
Call for proposals
Paul van der Velde, ICAS secretary at the IIAS: ‘We are still working hard on finalising the programme, because submissions are allowed until 10 October this year. We're really excited to have ICAS here in Leiden again: over the years it's gained an international reputation as a true 'knowledge hub' on Asia. It's also a unique opportunity for Dutch Asia experts to meet their international colleagues, and we're hoping for a good turnout from Leiden and the rest of the Netherlands.'
ICAS Book Prize
The deadline of 10 October also applies to submitting publications for the ‘ICAS Book Prize’ (IBP). This prize will be presented for the best publications and dissertations in Asia studies. The IBP, the most prestigious prize in this field, has been sponsored since 2015 by Leiden University's Asian Library van de Universiteit Leiden. Submissions can be sent in for publications in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish/Portuguese, French and German.
About the IIAS
The IIAS is an international research institution and knowledge exchange platform for the Humanities and Social and Behjaviural Sciences. It promotes multidisciplinary knowledge development on Asia and initiates programmes involving Asian and other international partners. IIAS has its own fellowship programme and also organises conferences, workshops and round table meetings. The institute functions as a worldwide mediator that brings together academic, cultural and societal institutions in Asia and other parts of the world. ICAS 11 will take place in Leiden from 16 to 19 July 2019.
For more information and calls for proposals: www.iias.asia/event/icas-11 and www.icas.asia
Next year in July Leiden University will receive around 1,500 Asia experts from around the world, for the 11th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 11). This is the world's biggest Asia meeting. Besides an academic programme, the convention also offers an extensive cultural programme for everyone with an interest in Asia.
After eight successive conventions outside Europe, ICAS is returning to Leiden, where it all started in 1998. That first convention was organised by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), part of Leiden University. With participants from over sixty countries, this biennial convention serves as a meeting place for academics and professionals from different disciplines.
Academic and cultural programme for ICAS 11
The programme for ICAS 11 is being developed in close cooperation with Leiden University and the city of Leiden. The convention will take place mainly in the Kamerlingh Onnes Building, where the Law Faculty is located. Most of the 300 panel meetings and round table discussions will be held here. There will also be an Asia Fair, where publishers and other Asia-related organisations can show and offer their products and services. Together with various Leiden institutions, a cultural programme is being arranged, including exhibitions at different venues and an Asia film festival in the Sijthoff-Leiden Cultural Meeting Place.
Meeting international colleagues
Paul van der Velde, ICAS secretary at IIAS: ‘We are working hard on the programme, together with the University and the city. It's possible to apply to take part up until 10 October this year. Academics and experts are invited to sign up for the academic programme. Anyone who is interested in Asia can visit the public part of the next year's programme.' He is highly enthusiastic that ICAS is taking place in Leiden again. ‘Our city is known internationally as an important knowledge hub on Asia. This is also a unique opportunity for Dutch Asia experts to meet their international colleagues, so we're hoping for a good turn-out of Asia specialists from Leiden and the rest of the Netherlands.'
ICAS Book Prize
The deadline of 10 October also applies for submitting publications for the ICAS Book Prize (IBP). This prize will be presented during the convention to the best publications and dissertations on Asia. The IBP, the most prestigious prize in this field, has been sponsored by the Asian Library at Leiden University since 2015. Publications can be in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French or German.
About the IIAS
The IIAS is an international research institute and knowledge exchange platform for the Humanities and Social Sciences. It promotes multidisciplinary knowledge development on Asia and initiates programmes involving Asian and other international partners. IIAS has a fellowship programme and organises conferences, workshops and seminars. The institute functions as a worldwide mediator that brings together academic, cultural and societal institutions in Asia and other parts of the world.
ICAS 11 will take place in Leiden from 16 to 19 July 2019. For more information, please visit the convention website.