Call for papers up to 15 Sept 2024, 12th ACAS Intl Conference on Asian Studies

ATENEO CENTER FOR ASIAN STUDIES
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Philippines

Conference Announcement and Final Call for Papers
12th ACAS International Conference on Asian Studies

Theme:
Artificial Intelligence in Asian Realities:
Opportunities, Challenges, Risks and Social Dynamics

14-15 November 2024;  In-person and hybrid sessions
Venue: Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines

Conference Website:  ateneo.edu/icas12

The Theme

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on life across the global landscape is imminent. Yet the Global North’s dominance in this field of knowledge persists while there are gaps in research that specifically examines AI in light of Asian realities. There is need for robust discussions, insightful discourse, and vigorous debates that will shed light on AI's implications in the Asian context.

The 12^th ACAS International Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS ICAS 12) aims to amplify the significance of AI within Asia's diverse sociocultural, economic, and political tapestry through a multidisciplinary and translocal perspective.  It seeks to bring to light knowledge and foster informed discussions on AI’s transformative potentials in Asia,  the contours of Asian societies shaped by AI, and the Asian perspective on humanity’s future with AI.  It is hoped that the conference will help narrow gaps in contemporary AI research in the region. 
 

Final Call for Papers up to 15 September

ACAS ICAS 12 invites proposals for individual papers, panels and roundtable discussions that illuminate the interplay between AI and diverse facets of Asian studies including the following:

1. Religion and spirituality: The confluence of AI and religious belief systems, ethics, rituals, and spiritual experiences in Asian cultures.
2. Socio-political dimensions of AI: AI's implications on governance, political processes, policy-making, social justice, and power dynamics in Asian contexts.
3. Sub-regional narratives: The distinct AI narratives, challenges, and opportunities across sub-regions including Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, North Asia, West Asia, and Russia.
4. Socio-economic equity: How AI intersects with socioeconomic disparities, labor markets, income distribution, and inclusive development in Asian societies.
5. Cultural transformations: The impact of AI on traditional and contemporary cultures, language preservation, arts, and cultural heritage in Asia.
6. Education and skills development: AI's role in reshaping education, skills acquisition, and lifelong learning initiatives.
7. Privacy and ethics: Ethical dilemmas, data privacy concerns, and normative frameworks governing AI deployment in Asian societies.
8. Environment:  AI's role in promoting environmental sustainability and eco-friendly innovations.
9. Media, pop culture, and leisure: The integration of AI into media, pop culture, leisure and entertainment, and its influence on content creation and audience engagement throughout Asia.
10. National and regional security: AI's impact on security strategies, threat analysis, and geopolitical dynamics in Asian nations and regions.

Interdisciplinary collaborations and diverse viewpoints that collectively illuminate the societal, cultural, political, and ethical ramifications of AI across Asia are particularly encouraged.

Cultural presentations including exhibits and posters expounding on the theme are likewise welcome.

General Proposals
Papers, panels, workshops and cultural presentations that relate to general topics in Asian Studies may be accepted for presentation in special sessions.

Submission Guidelines
Proposals should be submitted by 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 to https://go.ateneo.edu/ICAS12Abstracts. Submission guidelines are outlined below and can be accessed on the conference website at https://ateneo.edu/icas12.  Decisions on acceptance of proposals will be announced by 30 SEPTEMBER  2024.

Individual papers: Please send a 300 to 500-word abstract of the proposed presentation.  The submission packet should be formatted as follows:

• Page 1 should contain the following: 1) Title, subtitle (if any), 2) Author’s/authors’ name/s, 3) email address and contact number/s, 4)  Name and address of affiliation (institution), 5) Author/s resumé in paragraph form,  maximum of 200 words.
• Page 2 should contain the abstract. Word length: 300 to 500 words.  Do not include any information that may identify the author/s. Indicate if the presentation will be held online or in-person.

Panel proposals: Please send an abstract of the panel topic and discussion as well as an abstract for each individual paper. The submission packet should be formatted as follows:

• Page 1 should contain information about each member of the panel.  See information listed for individual papers, above. 
• Page 2 should contain the abstract of the panel, and an abstract for each of the individual papers.  Word length: 300 to 500 words. Do not include any information that may identify the author/s. Indicate if the presentation will be held online or in-person.

Poster presentations: Please follow the instruction for individual papers.  

Important:
Works in progress, i.e., ongoing research, that are already in their final stages of completion may be submitted.  Please indicate “Work in Progress” on the submission.

Full papers need not be submitted unless these are to be proposed for publication at the conference’s journal.

Conference format and participation

ACAS ICAS 12 is primarily an in-person conference to be held at the Loyola Campus of the Ateneo de Manila University.  Selected sessions will be conducted using a hybrid, interactive format. Recorded presentations are not accepted. 

All sessions will be recorded for post-conference viewing accessible only to registered participants.

To be included in the program, presenters must register for the conference by 30 SEPTEMBER 2024. Detailed presentation guidelines will be announced in due time.

To register please go to  https://go.ateneo.edu/ICAS12Reg.

Walk-in attendees may register on the conference dates.

Publication of conference papers

The conference’s publication outlet is Social Transformations: Journal of the Global South. Those who want their papers considered for publication must submit their full papers of about 6,000 words by 30 November 2024.

For more details about the conference, please go to https://www.ateneo.edu/icas12.

Dates to remember

April 15 - Sept 15 Early registration
Sept 15: Deadline for extended call for abstracts; end of early registration
Sept 30: Announcement of acceptance of second batch of abstracts
Sept 16  - Oct 31: Regular registration
Oct 15: Last day for registration of presenters for inclusion in conference program
Nov 1: Start of late registration
Nov 14-15: Conference days; walk-in attendees are accepted
Nov 21 - Dec 21: Extended conference: access to video-recorded proceedings
Nov 30: Last day for submission of full papers for publication

Please send inquiries to:
Conference Secretariat ACAS-ICAS 12
Email: acas.soss@ateneo.edu
Tel.: +632-84266001 loc. 5285 or 5286