Programme

Conference Venue: SOAS University of London, Brunei Gallery Building

09:00: Conference Check-in & Networking Coffee | Brunei Suite (Ground Floor)

10:00-10:35: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR & The University of Osaka, Japan

10:40-11:05: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
11:05-11:20: Q&A

11:25-11:50: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
11:50-12:05: Q&A

12:05-12:15: Conference Photograph | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

12:15-13:45: Extended Break

13:45-14:45: The Forum | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

The Forum is a plenary session designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary—and inclusive—discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an open dialogue format. Come share your thoughts and experiences as global educators and researchers.

14:50-15:40: Cultural Workshop | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre
The Living Tradition of British Folk Song
British folk guitarist and songwriter Chris Cleverley will lead delegates across three centuries of folk song from the British Isles.

15:45-16:45: Welcome Reception & Conference Poster Session (Poster Session 1) | Brunei Suite (Ground Floor)

19:00: Conference Dinner | The Savile Club
This is an optional ticketed event. Further Information

Conference Venue: SOAS University of London, Brunei Gallery Building

08:30: Conference Check-in | Brunei Gallery Suite (Ground Floor)

09:00-09:45: Conference Orientation for First-Time Presenters | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

This session provides an overview of what to expect at the conference, including guidance on preparing your presentation, publishing opportunities, and ways to engage with IAFOR.

09:50-10:10: EGen2027 Special Addresses | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online

10:15-10:40: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
10:40-10:55: Q&A Session

10:55-11:25: Networking Coffee Break

11:25-11:50: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
11:50-12:05: Q&A Session

12:05-13:40: Extended Break

13:40-14:05: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
14:05-14:20: Q&A Session

14:30-15:30: Conference Poster Session (Poster Session 2) & Networking Coffee | Brunei Suite (Ground Floor)

18:30-22:00: Networking Event: Classic British Pub Quiz
This is an optional ticketed event held at The Marquis Cornwallis. Further Information

Conference Venue: Torrington Place Training Centre, University College London

09:00: Conference Check-in | Ground Floor

09:15-10:05: Onsite Parallel Session 1 (Workshop Session)

10:05-10:20: Coffee Break

10:20-12:00: Onsite Parallel Session 2

12:00-12:15: Break

12:15-13:55: Onsite Parallel Session 3

13:55-14:10: Break

14:10-15:50: Onsite Parallel Session 4

15:50-16:05: Coffee Break

16:05-17:45: Onsite Parallel Session 5

Conference Venue: Torrington Place Training Centre, University College London

09:00: Conference Check-in | Ground Floor

09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1

11:10-11:25: Coffee Break

11:25-12:40: Onsite Parallel Session 2

12:40-12:55: Break

12:55-14:35: Onsite Parallel Session 3

14:35-14:50: Coffee Break

14:50-16:30: Onsite Parallel Session 4

16:40-17:00: Onsite Closing Session | G12 (Ground)

Conference Venue: Online via Zoom

08:55-09:00: Message from IAFOR

09:00-10:00: The Forum (Online) | Live-Stream Room 1

The Forum is a plenary session designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary—and inclusive—discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an open dialogue format. Come share your thoughts and experiences as global educators and researchers.

10:00-10:15: Break

10:15-11:55: Online Parallel Session 1

11:55-12:05: Break

12:05-13:45: Online Parallel Session 2

13:45-13:55: Break

13:55-15:35: Online Parallel Session 3

15:35-15:40: Message from IAFOR