Conference on Global Iranian Diaspora Studies

The Conference on Global Iranian Diaspora Studies will assemble scholars from various disciplines contributing to the transnational and multidisciplinary study of the Iranian diaspora, with a particular interest in South-South relations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania.

Invited panels and speakers will present original research on topics related to the Iranian diaspora, including:
- Exploring diverse historical, artistic, literary, and cultural expressions of the global Iranian diaspora, including gender, class, ethnicity, generation, and overlapping identities (e.g., LGBTQ+, religious minorities, persons with disabilities)
- Comparative studies across Iranian diaspora communities, including between Iranian and other migrant groups
- Activism and social movements within the Iranian diaspora, including engagement with homeland politics
- The role of language and media in shaping Iranian diasporic identities

To maximize the value of in-person exchanges, the conference will be held exclusively in-person. Presentations will be conducted in English. A limited number of travel grants may be available to graduate students on a competitive basis.

Conference Committee:
Mohamad Tavakoli, University of Toronto
Persis Karim, San Francisco State University
Amy Malek, Oklahoma State University
Nima Naghibi, Toronto Metropolitan University
Amin Moghadam, Toronto Metropolitan University
Farzaneh Hemmasi, University of Toronto
Niyosha Keyzad, University of Toronto