FAQs

In-person attendance remains the primary format of the conference. However, to accommodate applicants who face significant barriers to travel including visa scrutiny, political constraints, funding limitations or others, the following policy applies:

1. Eligibility for Virtual Participation: Virtual participation is available to applicants who cannot travel due to verifiable constraints.

2. Two Levels of Virtual Participation:

   a. Session-only Access: Participants may present their work virtually in their assigned session. Access will be limited to their own panel/roundtable. This option maintains the integrity of the in-person conference while offering flexibility to the speakers.

   b. Full Virtual Conference Access: This option provides access to all virtual sessions, including panels, roundtables, and interactive components.

3. Visa Support for Those able to Travel: For applicants who wish to attend in person, organizers will be informing embassies to facilitate the visa process once applications are submitted. In addition, organizers will provide the necessary documentation (invitation letter, affiliation confirmation, and any additional documentation that may be required). Should you have any specific enquiries about the visa application process, please contact:visaAAS2026@lums.edu.pk

4. Flexibility to Change Registration Type: Participants may switch between in-person, session-only virtual, or full virtual access up to 4 months before the conference. Changes after that point may not be feasible due to scheduling and technical arrangements.

5. Maintaining the In-Person Priority: Virtual modes are made available to ensure participation from scholars otherwise excluded. They do not replace the core in-person nature of the event.

CFP Launch: October 1^st, 2025
CFP Deadline: Extended to December 2, 2025
Decisions: February, 2026
Conference Dates: September 25, 26, and 27th, 2026

The Association for Asian Studies and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) strive to provide a safe and welcoming conference environment free from bias and intimidation for all participants. The partners have zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and all forms of harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment. No form of discriminatory or harassing conduct by or towards any employee, member, vendor, or other person will be tolerated. Anyone who engages in prohibited discrimination or harassment will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion from the conference site and revocation of membership in the association and expulsion from the conference premises.

Proposals must demonstrate diversity in gender, institutional affiliation, geography, and career stage. Panels lacking diversity may be returned for revision.

The program committee schedules all sessions. Requests for specific time slots cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. Institutions or organizations may sponsor sessions, subject to approval. Please contact aasinasia2026@lums.edu.pk for details.

All proposals must be submitted online via the conference website.

Yes. Please provide accurate names and email addresses for all co-presenters, chairs, and discussants.

All meeting rooms will be equipped with an A/V package which includes LCD projector, screen, and sound speaker (for PowerPoint presentations). Participants are requested to bring their own laptops computers. Computers will not be provided for presentations

Participants using Macintosh computers are requested to bring their own thunderbolt to connect to HDMI cable converter to connect to the projector screen.

The conference organizers WILL NOT PROVIDE TV/DVD equipment, overhead projectors, slide projectors, or any other equipment or supplies required for presentations.

Chairs manage session time and introduce speakers. Discussants provide critical commentary and facilitate discussion.

• Organized panels (with chair, presenter(s), discussant)

• Roundtables or workshops

• Innovative session formats (subject to approval)

Yes, until the submission deadline. After that, changes are not permitted except for corrections requested by organizers.

The application form must be filled in one sitting. You can come back to edit it later. However, to save the form you must fill it in completely.

Most international participants will need a visa. Please check the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for requirements specific to your country.

Discounted rates at partner hotels near the LUMS campus will be offered to participants. Details will be available closer to the conference dates.

Yes. Invitation letters will be issued upon request after your registration and payment are confirmed.

The nearest airport is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, located about 20-30 minutes from the LUMS campus.

Yes. Shuttle services and transport options will be announced closer to the event.