Hawaii Imin International Conference Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
February 14-16, 2019
Opening Ceremony: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Conference Paper Presentations: Friday-Saturday, February 15-16, 2019
For updates about the conference, please check out the IGSC Facebook page
The East-West Center invites graduate students from around the world to submit abstracts for the 18th International Graduate Student Conference (IGSC) on the Asia Pacific region, taking place February 14-16, 2019, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. The Conference provides an opportunity to share interdisciplinary perspectives through presenting and attending panel presentations in a warm, intellectually-engaging environment.
An abstract up to a maximum of 350 words is all that is required for the submission - no full paper needed. Authors can submit more than one abstract.
Submit an abstract for the 18th conference, taking place Feb. 14-19, 2019!
The deadline for abstract submission is August 29, 2018.
The conference will be held at the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center, at 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848, which adjoins the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus and the East-West Center residence halls. Refer to the Conference Center website for more information.
A limited number of rooms at the East-West Center residence halls has been reserved for registered conference participants on a space available basis. Special rates will be made available for conference participants but will be applicable only from February 12–17, 2019. (However, once you check out, the special rates will not be applicable if you check in again during the specified period). Make sure that you mention the International Graduate Student Conference when you reserve a room.
The rates per night for the conference participants are as follows:
Hale Manoa & Hale Kuahine
- Single room dorm - $19/night
- Double dorm room - $29/night
Lincoln Hall
- Studio room - $41/night
- Corner Studio room - $54/night
- 1 bedroom w/kitchen room - $65/night
Rent is due upon check in.
The single and double rooms (in Hale Manoa and Hale Kuahine) are dormitory style with shared bathroom/toilet facilities while the studio (in Lincoln Hall) has its own bathroom/toilet facility. Sheets/blankets/pillows are provided in the dormitories, and all of those plus towels are also provided in Lincoln Hall. None of them has air conditioning. Shared kitchen facilities and coin-operated laundry machines are available in Hale Manoa and Hale Kuahine.
Please refer to the EWC Housing website for details (including pictures of the rooms) and reservation procedure.
Participants are requested to get in touch with EWC Housing authorities directly for their accommodation reservation as well as questions thereto by email at: housing@eastwestcenter.org. Please wait until you are notified about the results of abstract selection committee before making a reservation.
We look forward to welcoming you to the East-West Center. In preparation of your arrival, please visit our East-West Center Participant Information webpage where you can find useful tips for your stay here.
For additional information, as well as photos, please refer to the web pages for past conferences, available in the right-hand menu.
Our IGSC Frequently Asked Questions page contains additional information regarding the conference, including visitor information, conference logistics, and transportation options from the airport to the EWC.
The International Graduate Student Conference
c/o EWC Education Program
1601 East-West Road, Burns Hall 2089
Honolulu, Hawaii 96848
USA
Ph. (808) 944-7458
Fax (808) 944-7070
Email: studentconference@eastwestcenter.org