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Introducing ‘The Forum’, an Exciting New Discussion Format for IAFOR Conferences

Introducing ‘The Forum’, an Exciting New Discussion Format for IAFOR Conferences

The Forum is designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary—and inclusive— discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an interactive and open dialogue format.

IAFOR Scholarship Winners

IAFOR Grant and Scholarship Recipients 2024

We are delighted to announce the recipients of IAFOR grants and scholarships for The 15th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2024) to be held in Tokyo in May 2024.

ACSS2023 Meet & Greet: GARB Central

The Meet & Greet for The 14th Asian Conference on the Social Studies (ACSS2023) is the perfect opportunity for conference delegates to get a head start on the conference and make valuable connections with other attendees before the event officially begins. The event will be held at GARB Central, a trendy bar and restaurant located

Gonpachi Conference Dinner

ACSS2023 Conference Dinner Location: Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, also known as “the Kill Bill restaurant,” has been chosen as the conference dinner location for The 14th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2023). An iconic destination for foodies and movie enthusiasts visiting Tokyo, the restaurant was the inspiration for an iconic scene in “Kill Bill” directed by Quentin Tarantino. Located in

Digital Transformation (DX) in Japanese Business Organisations

Digital Transformation (DX) in Japanese Business Organisations

An international panel of academics and professionals from Canada, Japan, Norway and the United States will deliver a presentation titled “Digital Transformation (DX) in Japanese Business Organisations” at The 14th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2023) and The 14th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2023). To participate in the event as an audience

Demographic and Societal Change through the Japanese Lens

Demographic and Societal Change through the Japanese Lens

IAFOR’s Chairman & CEO, Joseph Haldane will be conducting a featured interview with Joseph Coleman of Indiana University Bloomington, United States, titled “Demographic and Societal Change through the Japanese Lens” at at The 14th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2023) and The 14th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2023). To participate in the

Publishing in the Humanities

Publishing in the Humanities

“Publishing in the Humanities” by Alfonso J. García Osuna of Hofstra University, United States, has been announced as a Featured Presentation at The 14th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2023) and The 14th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2023). The ACSS/ACAH2023 Organising Committees are currently calling for papers to be presented at the

Climate Change, Energy Security and the Ukraine War

Climate Change, Energy Security and the Ukraine War

Jun Arima of the University of Tokyo, Japan, will present “Climate Change, Energy Security and the Ukraine War” at The 13th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2022) and The 13th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2022). The keynote presentation will also be available for IAFOR Members to view online. To find out more,

Playing with Languages: Linguistic Innovation of Multilingual Children

Playing with Languages: Linguistic Innovation of Multilingual Children

Xiao-Lei Wang of Adelphi University, United States, has been announced as a Spotlight Speaker at ACSS/ACAH2022 with a presentation titled “Playing with Languages: Linguistic Innovation of Multilingual Children”. Presentations are given Spotlight status when they are decided by the Organising Committee to have wide appeal and are of particular interest to academics within the fields

Grappling with Values: Gender Perspectives on Young Social Innovator’s Meaning of Work in China

Grappling with Values: Gender Perspectives on Young Social Innovators’ Meaning of Work in China

Han Ling of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, will present “Grappling with Values: Gender Perspectives on Young Social Innovators’ Meaning of Work in China” at The 13th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2022) and The 13th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2022). The keynote presentation will also be available for