Call for presenters at the APU CIL Conference 2024｜立命館アジア太平洋大学

APU CIL Conference 2024 Inclusion X Sustainability

Date: 1 – 2 June 2024
Venue: Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC), Osaka Japan

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The Center for Inclusive Leadership (CIL) at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is delighted to invite prospective participants to the inaugural conference. The theme of this year is “Inclusion X Sustainability.”

The world is currently facing numerous social, economic and environmental challenges; thus, it is vital to promote inclusive and sustainable practices to make a better future for all. This Conference aims to promote discussion among experts, academics, practitioners and policy makers from around the world to share their insights, research and experiences related to inclusion and sustainability. It will consist of panel sessions and individual presentation sessions, providing a platform for participants to engage in discussions, share knowledge, and network.

We are interested in proposals in the following fields and disciplines:

1. 1. Business, Management & Economics
2. 2. Environment & Sustainability
3. 3. Society, Community Development & Governance
4. 4. Education & Pedagogy

We hope that the CIL Conference will provide a unique opportunity for participants to learn from each other, exchange ideas and develop practical solutions to promote inclusion and sustainability in their respective fields. We welcome individuals and organizations from all sectors to join this important conversation and work together.
このCILカンファレンスは日本語と英語の両方のセッションを設けます。日本語での研究発表も歓迎しておりますので、奮ってご参加ください。(This conference will facilitate discussions and presentations in both Japanese and English. Please feel free to apply to conduct your presentation in Japanese if this is more comfortable for you!)

■ GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTERS

We welcome paper presentations and panel discussions related to the theme of "Inclusion X Sustainability" in the regular sessions and panel sessions. If you would like to participate in the conference and submit your abstract, please follow the guidelines.

[Guidelines for Regular Sessions]

• Each session will last for 90 minutes.
• Abstracts for Regular Sessions must be submitted via the "Submit your abstract / proposal" link below. The deadline for submission is 10 March 2024 (JST).
• Please include the following information in your proposal:
  • The title of the presentation
  • The abstract of the presentation (300-500 words in English or 600-1000 characters/letters in Japanese)
  • The language of the presentation (English/Japanese)
  • Contact information and affiliations of the author(s).

[Guidelines for Panel Sessions]

• Panel Sessions are full presentations around a common theme related to "Inclusion X Sustainability" and moderated by a Panel Chair.
• Each session should consist of a chair and 3-4 panelists
• When submitting the proposal online, the Chair must provide information for all Panelists.
• The Chair’s role is to ensure that all presenters can share their perspectives on the topic and to encourage discussion among panelists.
• Each session will last for 90 minutes.
• Panel Proposals must be submitted via the "Submit your abstract / proposal" link below. The deadline is March 10, 2024 (JST).
• Please include the following information in your proposal:
  • The title of the panel session
  • The proposed topic(s) of the panel session (300-500 words in English or 600-1000 characters/letters in Japanese)
  • The language of the presentation (English/Japanese)
  • Contact information and affiliations of the Chair and all panelists.

For Presenters/Chairs
Call for Abstracts/Proposals

If you wish to join as an audience, please register from here.

■ Registration Fees

All Attendees: 15,000 JPY
Student Attendees: 6,000 JPY

All attendees include presenters, chairs, panelists, co-authors, moderators and audience.
The registration fee includes access to all sessions and conference reception dinner on the first day.
In case of withdrawal or cancellation of participation, registration fees are non-refundable.
The registration fee is based on the applicant's status as of April 2024.

Please be reminded that the registration link will be sent upon the acceptance of your abstract submission to the regular and/or panel sessions. The conference is open to all.
If you wish to join as an audience, please register via the link below.

Audience Registration

■ PLENARY & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Plenary Speakers
Keynote Speakers

■ PROGRAMS

To be announced

■Important Dates