Registration for Non-Presenter Participants is Now Open!

05/12/2026

The Organising Committee of ICASAD 2026 is pleased to invite academics, researchers, students, practitioners, and activists to join us as non-presenter participants for the upcoming international conference:

"Autonomous Social Sciences and Alternative Development in Times of Multiple Crises"

This conference will explore the global "poly-crisis"—from ecological emergencies to structural inequalities—through the lens of autonomous social sciences and alternative development pathways rooted in the realities of the Global South.

Why Should You Join Us?

As a participant, you will gain full access to a rich intellectual programme and international networking opportunities, including:

  • 8 Keynote Speeches: Engage with insights from renowned experts such as Prof. Eduardo Tadem, Prof. Syed Farid Alatas, Prof. Damayanti Buchori, Dr. Djuara P. Lubis, Dr. Donny Danardono, Prof. Saturnino M. Borras Jr., Prof. John McCarthy, and Dr. Inaya Rakhmani.

  • 15 Thematic Panel Sessions: Participate in in-depth discussions across 9 parallel tracks and 6 special strategic panels covering agrarian change, decolonisation, agroecology, and digital politics.

  • Exclusive Exhibitions: Explore the Sajogyo Centennial Exhibition, the Social Movements Exhibition, and the Agricultural Product Showcase.

  • Solidarity Night & Networking: Build long-term regional collaborations in a warm and collegial atmosphere.

  • Field Visits: Join the IPB University campus tour and a visit to the IPB Agro Techno Park (ATP) on the final day.

Event Details:

  • Dates: 21 – 23 May 2026

  • Location: IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor, Indonesia

  • Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online via Zoom)

  • Parallel Session Venue: University Library, IPB University

Registration Information:

Interested participants may register via the following registration link before 18 May 2026.

Important Notes:

  • In-person seating for specific panel sessions is limited and subject to room capacity. Placements will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • The full conference programme and abstracts can be downloaded at: https://ipb.university/icasad2026-booklet

Join us in this collective effort to imagine a pluralistic and just future for Southeast Asia. We look forward to welcoming you to Bogor!

Warm regards,

ICASAD 2026 Organising Committee
Center for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies (PSP3), IPB University