The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) will host the AAS-in-Asia 2026 Conference at LUMS, bringing this leading international academic event to Pakistan for the very first time.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lahore next September!
We look forward to welcoming you to Lahore next September!
September 25, 2026 to September 27, 2026
LUMS
The conference will bring together scholars from all around the world whose work engages with Asia. Organised around the theme Centering Asia: Refiguring Connections, Recharting Futures, AAS-in-Asia 2026 invites proposals from scholars interested in contributing to this international conversation.
Call for Proposals Now Open!
Submission Deadline: November 13, 2025
The Programme Committee welcomes proposals for organised sessions and roundtables; no individual paper proposals will be considered. Interested scholars seeking to join or organise a panel proposal can use the AAS Community Forum to connect with other participants. All proposals must be submitted via the AAS-in-Asia website by November 13, 2025.
AAS and LUMS will provide letters of invitation for visa applications for all registered conference participants. In the event that a conference speaker cannot secure a visa or faces other travel restrictions that prevent them from participating in person, a hybrid presentation option will be available.
More information will be posted on the conference website as details are confirmed.
About the Association for Asian Studies (AAS)
The AAS is the largest scholarly organisation devoted to Asian studies, with over 6,000 members worldwide. The AAS-in-Asia conference rotates across different Asian cities and brings together leading scholars, students, and practitioners to advance research and dialogue on Asia. LUMS' selection by unanimous vote marks a significant milestone — Pakistan's first time hosting this prestigious gathering.
Learn more about the conference here.
