The International Conference and Writing Workshop
Autonomous Social Sciences and Alternative Development in Times of Multiple Crises
Bogor-lndonesia, 21-23 May 2026
The Asia-Pacific region is currently navigating a severe “poly-crisis, characterized by the volatile convergence of ecological emergencies, political instability, and persistent socio-economic precarity. This conference aims to move beyond technical solutions to these crisis, fostering instead a` critical reflection on knowledge, power, and justice. By strengthening autonomous social sciences, this event aims to equip scholars and practitioners with theoretical toots to challenge hegemonic discourses and articulate alternative development imaginaries that are contextually meaningful and historically grounded.
The International conference provides a forum to address Southeast Asia’s multiple crisesecological, political, and social-by fostering dialogue on autonomous social sciences. We invite you to contribute and explore alternative development visions and practices rooted in the realities of the Global South.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 28th, 2026: Abstract and panel proposal submission deadline
March 5th, 2026: Review and notification of acceptance
March 15th, 2026: Early bird registration
March 6-30th, 2026: Participant registration
April 30th, 2026: Full paper submission deadline
May 21-23th, 2026: Conference
For more information about the conference call, please download it here HERE.
