Dear Members,

CALL FOR PAPERS

Asia has the largest Internet population in the world in absolute numbers, and it is also at the forefront of digital developments in many fields, including governance, entertainment, and e-commerce. The region, however, encompasses a diverse digital landscape that reflects divergent histories, cultures, and socioeconomic and political realities. Proposals should focus on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) are used by, and affect, individuals and communities in their cultural, socioeconomic, and political lives.

We welcome participants from different disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, as well as from the field of area studies. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary approaches. Contributions are welcome that address topics in a particular Asian country, or engage in comparative research on several Asian countries and/or non-Asian countries.

Possible themes and topics include, but are not limited to:
Digital politics and activism; e-governance; civil society and mobilisation; digital diplomacy and international relations; digital economics; platform societies; surveillance and human rights; big data; digital youth cultures; digital media; digital visual cultures; digital religion; digital communities; migration and mobility in the digital age; digital archives; digital ethnography.

Conference organisation and format:
The conference runs from 2 to 4 December and will consist of keynotes, panels, and roundtables, while also reserving time for informal discussions and networking. We invite proposals for panels, roundtables, and individual papers on the topics above as well as any related topics. We also welcome suggestions for other formats. The conference offers good opportunities to meet people in the field, network, and informally exchange views and ideas.

The conference is followed by a two day PhD course (5-6 December, see separate announcement below). Participants in the PhD course are expected to also take part in the conference (with or without a paper presentation).

Keynote Speakers
The following speakers will inspire our proceedings:

• Larissa Hjorth, Distinguished Professor, ECP Director, Design and Creative Practice, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

• Pauline hope Cheong, Professor, Arizona State University, USA

• Aim Sinpeng, Dr., Department of Government and International Relations , University of Sydney, Australia

• Florian Schneider, Senior University Lecturer, Leiden University, The Netherlands