CONFERENCE
1ST ITALIAN CONFERENCE ON ASIA
The Institute for the Studies on Asia (ISA) of the University of Turin organises the 1st Italian Conference on Asia. The ISA is an interdepartmental center founded in 2018 by a group of scholars of Asian studies. Now the members of the ISA are more than 50, from 7 Departments, and cover a range of disciplines such as Antiquity, Languages, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Law and Economics. The purpose of founding the ISA was to overcome the barriers between departments and to promote the exchanges and cooperation between colleagues with different expertise, in an interdisciplinary perspective.
Similarly, ISA scholars perceive the necessity to promote a similar experience at the national level. One of the objectives of this conference is to go beyond the disciplinary barriers and to enhance the connections, the exchanges and the collaborations between scholars, beyond the limits of the respective disciplines and research fields.
The studies on Asia are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary: through this conference we want to acknowledge the peculiarity of the studies on Asia, that can be defined as entanglements among disciplines and scholars.
This conference also aims to focus on the entanglements among several parts of Asia and between Asia and the rest of a world that is increasingly interconnected.
The topic of the conference is broad, in order to allow as many scholars as possible to contribute to the comprehension of these contaminations, from a highly interdisciplinary perspective.
Panel and paper proposals related to all Asia regions in all periods will be welcomed, from all disciplines: arts, humanities, economy, law, social and political science.
Presentations should seek to critically address the complex interlinkages between economic, cultural, historical, political and security-related opportunities and challenges in Asia. Papers that offer critical approaches and innovative perspectives about Asia will be taken in particular account. Gender-related perspectives are also welcomed.
Following the conference, authors will be given the opportunity to revise and update their papers (in English) and these will be considered for publication in the ISA book series published by Peter Lang.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Aldo Moro complex, a modern and accessible building in the heart of the city, home to the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Modern Cultures.
Address: Via Sant'Ottavio 18, 10124 Turin, Italy
The conference is organized in collaboration with COREP.
Images courtesy of Prof. Marek Lukasik
Call for panels and papers
Call for panels and papers
We invite the submission of abstracts for panels or papers.
Proposals should be sent to the Conference Organizing Committee via email at
Please submit your abstract in Word format.
Scholars willing to present their panels or papers are invited to send an abstract of maximum 400 words for panels and 300 words for papers within November 14, 2025.
Both panels and papers proposals should include a short bio of the proponents and maximum 5 key words.
Deadline for abstract submission: 14 November 2025
Notification of acceptance: by 21 November 2025
Panel proposals should include individual abstracts for each paper and details of the panel chair.
Individual papers will be grouped thematically into panels or included in existing panels by the conference organisers.
REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES
REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES
Early bird registration deadline: 28 November 2025
Early bird payment deadline: 5 December 2025
Standard registration deadline: 12 December 2025
Standard payment deadline: 18 December 2025
Abstract submission deadline: 14 November 2025
Notification of acceptance: Notifications will be sent on a rolling basis and no later than 21 November 2025.
Registration and proof of payment are required to be included in the conference program.
Please fill out the following form to provide the necessary information for issuing the payment details:
FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS – ASIA CONFERENCE
Conference registration will be confirmed by the conference secretariat (
Payment instructions will be sent via email.
Payment must be made by bank transfer only. An invoice will be issued after the payment is received.
REGISTRATION FEES
REGISTRATION FEES
Conference Fees
Early Bird Registration: Registration must be submitted by 28 November 2025
Payment must be completed by 5 December 2025
Registration fee for RTDA, RTDB, RTT, associate and full professors: € 120
Registration fee for Ph.D. students and scholars, research fellows and adjunct professors: € 60
Standard Registration: Registration must be submitted by 12 December 2025
Payment must be completed by 18 December 2025
Registration fee for RTDA, RTDB, RTT, associate and full professors: € 150
Registration fee for Ph.D. students and scholars, research fellows and adjunct professors: € 75
Registration includes welcome kit, coffee breaks, lunches (29–30 January 2026), and access to all conference sessions.
Conference Dinner (optional): €50 per person, please specify your participation at the time of registration.
The fee for each accompanying person must be included in the payment.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- Esterino Adami (Università di Torino)
- Marzia Casolari (Università di Torino)
- Christian Collina (Università di Torino)
- Monica De Togni (Università di Torino)
- Giuseppe Gabusi (Università di Torino)
- Veronica Ghirardi (Università di Torino)
- Lorenzo Kamel (Università di Torino)
- Matteo Migheli (Università di Torino)
- Daniela Moro (Università di Torino)
- Elena Vallino (Università di Torino)
- Maurizio Viano (Università di Torino)
- Tanina Zappone (Università di Torino)
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Friday, 30 January 2026 at 8:30 p.m. – Social Dinner
The dinner is not included in the conference fee: please confirm your attendance by specifying your reservation in the registration form.
Cost: €50 per person
Reservation deadline for the dinner: within conference registration.
VENUE
VENUE
The conference will be held at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Modern Cultures of the University of Turin, located in the Aldo Moro Complex, Via Sant'Ottavio 18, Turin, Italy.
TRAVEL AND HOTELS
TRAVEL AND HOTELS
How to Get to Turin
Click here for the Map of Turin
By Air
Turin Caselle International Airport (15 km from the city center) has regular connections with major Italian airports.
Other easily accessible airports include Milan (Malpensa and Linate) and Genoa.
Transfer from/to Torino airport
Turin Airport Flight timetable
BY TRAIN
Trenitalia's official timetable
BY BUS
Flixbus official website
LOCAL TRANSPORT
To view local fares for Turin and suburbs click here.
ACCOMMODATION
Below you will find a list of hotels near the conference venue.
***** Grand Hotel Sitea, Via Carlo Alberto 35 (1,2 km)
**** NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina, Piazza Carlo Emanuele II 15 (600 m)
**** Hotel Victoria Torino, Via Nino Costa 4 (1 km)
**** Hotel Concord Torino, Via Giuseppe Luigi Lagrange 47 (1,5 km)
**** Starhotels Majestic, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 54 (1,6 km)
*** Hotel Amadeus, Via Principe Amedeo 41bis (300 m)
*** Piazza Vittorio Suites, Piazza Vittorio Veneto 13 (450 m)
*** Santa Giulia Art & Wine Residence, Via Santa Giulia 41 (550 m)
*** Hotel Alpi Resort, Via Alfonso Bonafous 5 (700 m)
*** Piazza Castello Suite, Piazza Castello 153 (950 m)
*** Hotel Antica Dogana, Via Corte d’Appello 4 (1,4 km)
*** Best quality Hotel Gran Mogol, Via Guarino Guarini 2 (1,4 km)
*** Best Western Hotel Genio, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 47 (1,6 km)
*** Hotel Roma e Rocca Cavour, Piazza Carlo Felice 60 (1,6 km)
** Hotel Napoleon, Via XX Settembre 5 (1,6 km)
*** Hotel Le Petit, Via San Francesco D'Assisi 21 (1,5 km)
Residenza dell’Opera, Via San Massimo 17 (500 m)
Europrooms, Via XX Settembre 64 (1,1 km)
TOURIST INFORMATION
TOURIST INFORMATION
Turin, nestled at the foot of its hills and embraced by the Po River, is a city rich in parks that immerse it in greenery. Much of its charm comes from its magnificent geographical position at the foot of the Western Alps. Turin has over 2,000 years of history, evidenced by its ancient and modern historical monuments: Roman gates, royal residences, palaces, and museums. As the first capital of Italy, the city boasts numerous parks, tree-lined avenues, and offers its river, mountains, historic restaurants and cafés, long porticoed streets, multicultural neighborhoods, the understated splendor of Piedmontese Baroque, and the originality of modern and contemporary architecture.
Tourist information is available at
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Mole Antonelliana
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Duomo di Torino |
Porte Palatine |
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Turin by night from Monte dei Cappuccini |
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Palazzo Reale
