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.
Conference Schedule at a Glance
All programs, sessions and events are scheduled at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
| THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Registration open |
| 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Panel Sessions (newly added time slot) |
| 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Keynote Address #1: Dai Jinhua |
| 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
| FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration open |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Presidential Address & Awards Ceremony |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Member Reception |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration open |
| 8:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
| 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Keynote Address #2: Amitav Ghosh |
| 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | Panel Sessions (newly added time slot; reduced # of sessions) |
| SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Registration open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Panel Sessions (newly added time slot) |