The International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) is gathering in Surabaya as a conference festival (ConFest) in the summer of 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect in person with your colleagues in the field of Asian Studies! ICAS is a global, immersive platform enabling individuals and institutions to come together to exchange views on a variety of issues pertaining to Asia and beyond. The meeting attracts participants from all continents to engage in interdisciplinary dialogues on Asia that transcend boundaries between academic disciplines, knowledge sectors and geographic regions.

Dates and Location

ICAS 13 will take place from 28 July - 1 August 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia!

Say hello!

Reach out to our attending commissioning editor if you would like to arrange a meeting. We will also have an exhibit in the book fair:

Inge Klompmakers, Commissioning Editor Asian Studies

Special Events

Our commissioning editor Inge will take part in 4 workshops over the course of the conference. These include:

• Writing Workshop: How to Write a Good Book Proposal, Monday 29th July 29, 16:15 – 18:00. Post Graduate School Building, P1.04
• Asian Studies and International Publication: What Editors Look For. Tuesday 30th July, 14-15h. Location ASEEC Tower, A9.02
• Celebrating Ten ICAS Book Prize Editions A Multilingual Window on the World of Asian Studies I, Wednesday 31st July, 11:15 – 13:00. Post Graduate School Building, P1.03
• An Introduction to Publishing with IIAS and Amsterdam University Press, Wednesday 31st July, 14-15.45. Post Graduate School Building, P1.04