Format of the Conference
Since its foundation in 1970, the European Association for South Asian Archaeology and Art (EASAA) has sought to foster scholarly exchange and deepen understanding in the fields of South Asian archaeology, art history, architectural history, material culture studies, numismatics, and epigraphy. The conference gives priority to research grounded in primary sources, including:
- Results of recent fieldwork, including museum-based research
- Unpublished findings from earlier excavations or surveys
- New discoveries, interpretations, or supporting documentation
The geographical scope of the conference covers the whole of South Asia. Research relating to neighbouring regions may also be considered, provided that the subject matter is directly relevant to South Asian contexts.
As in most previous editions, the programme will consist of two parallel sessions:
- Prehistoric and protohistoric archaeology
- Historic archaeology and art history
In line with the request of the Scientific Committee, the format will not include independent or themed panels. The conference is conceived as an open forum offering a broad overview of current scholarship in the field. Sessions will nevertheless be organised thematically, regionally, or chronologically to ensure coherence.
Abstract Submission
Each participant may submit one abstract, either for a 20-minute paper or for a poster presentation. Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the EASAA Scientific Committee. Given the high number of expected participants, it is essential to adhere strictly to the time limit in order to allow space for discussion.
All accepted abstracts will be included in the conference abstract book. Please note that no participant will be permitted to deliver more than one presentation.
Doctoral students wishing to present must include a letter of recommendation from their academic supervisor.
Abstracts should not exceed 350 words and must be submitted as an electronic document in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format. Unicode-compliant fonts are required, particularly when using diacritical marks.
The deadline for submission is 1 December 2025.
Please send all abstracts to: easaa2026@ugent.be