2012 Conference

Each spring, the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) holds a four-day conference devoted to planned programs of scholarly papers, roundtable discussions, workshops, and panel sessions on a wide range of issues in research and teaching, and on Asian affairs in general.

Thank you to all of our Program Participants, Sponsors & Exhibitors
for helping to make the 2012 Toronto Conference a success!


The Call for Papers for the 2013 Conference in San Diego, CA
(March 21–24, 2013) will be available here in June.


Benefits of Attending the AAS Annual Conference

  • The AAS Annual Conference is the PREMIER CONFERENCE of Asia scholars in North America.

  • Stay abreast of RECENT RESEARCH in the area of Asian studies.

  • NETWORK with leading scholars who share your interests and concerns.

  • Visit the AAS Book Exhibition, with MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS providing a diverse assortment of scholarly materials and services.

  • Features a WIDE VARIETY of subjects in over 380 panel sessions.

  • View the latest new documentaries and films covering all areas of Asia at the AAS FILM SCREENINGS.