Conference Outline
Location: Tokyo International Forum | Hall B5
09:30- Conference Check-in | Hall B5 Foyer
10:00-10:35: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Hall B5
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan
10:40-11:05: Keynote Presentation | Hall B5
11:05-11:20: Q&A
11:25-11:50: Keynote Presentation | Hall B5
11:50-12:05: Q&A
12:10-12:30: Karate Demonstration | Hall B5
The Waseda University Karate Club
This performance will showcase a series of katas – detailed patterns of movements or ‘drills’ – and also a choreographed fight sequence exhibiting the katas in action.
This is a free event open to all registered delegates
12:30-12:35: Conference Photograph | Hall B5
12:35-13:35: Extended Break
13:35-14:35: Featured Roundtable Session | Hall B5
14:40-15:40: The Forum | Hall B5
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.
15:45-16:45: Conference Poster Session & Welcome Reception | Hall B5 Foyer
19:00-21:00: Conference Dinner | Shunju Tameikesanno
This is an optional ticketed event
Location: Tokyo International Forum | The Glass Building
09:30-: Conference Check-in | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
09:45-10:30: Conference Orientation for First-Time Presenters | Room 409 (4F)
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. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
10:30-10:45: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
10:45-12:25: Onsite Parallel Session 1
12:25-13:25: Extended Break
12:30-13:15: Haiku Workshop | Room 409 (4F)
What is Haiku?
Emiko Miyashita, Haiku International Association, Japan
Kyoko Uchimura, Haiku International Association, Japan
Haiku is a style of poetry that enlightens and opens readers and writers to new perspectives, renowned for both its simplicity and complexity. As an art form, it has rapidly evolved from structured Japanese short-verse to an international phenomena that has hybridised via the infusion of many languages and literary techniques.
In this workshop, renowned haiku instructors Emiko Miyashita and Kyoko Uchimura will explain some of the basic differences between traditional Japanese and foreign-language approaches to the art form. They will also discuss how to evaluate haiku for its technical mastery and its emotional impact.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
13:25-15:05: Onsite Parallel Session 2
15:05-15:35: Networking Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
15:35-17:15: Onsite Parallel Session 3
17:30-18:00: Flash Presentations | Room 409 (4F)
Maximise your visibility with the opportunity to network and showcase your research highlights. Simultaneously, you will gain a comprehensive overview of other presenters, helping you identify potential collaborators and must-see sessions. This session is open to all delegates, including those who have already presented.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Location: Tokyo International Forum | The Glass Building
09:15-: Conference Check-in | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1
11:10-11:25: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
11:25-13:05: Onsite Parallel Session 2
13:05-13:20: Break
13:20-15:00: Onsite Parallel Session 3
15:00-15:30: Networking Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
15:30-17:10: Onsite Parallel Session 4
17:10-17:25: Break
17:25-19:05: Onsite Parallel Session 5
Location: Tokyo International Forum | The Glass Building
09:15-: Conference Check-in | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1
11:10-11:25: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
11:25-13:05: Onsite Parallel Session 2
13:05-13:20: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer
13:20-15:00: Onsite Parallel Session 3
15:10-15:30: Onsite Closing Session | Room 409 (4F)
Conference Venue: Online via Zoom
All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
09:25-09:30: Message from IAFOR
09:30-10:30: Online Forum | 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.
10:30-10:40: Break
10:40-12:20: Online Parallel Session 1
12:20-12:30: Break
12:30-14:10: Online Parallel Session 2
14:10-14:20: Break
14:20-16:00: Online Parallel Session 3
16:00-16:10: Break
16:10-17:50: Online Parallel Session 4
17:50-17:55: Message from IAFOR
The above schedule may be subject to change.
Featured Presentations
To be announced
Featured Speakers
To be announced
Important Information Emails
All registered attendees will receive an Important Information email and updates in the run-up to the conference. Please check your email inbox for something from "iafor.org". If you can not find these emails in your normal inbox, it is worth checking in your spam or junk mail folders as many programs filter out emails this way. If these did end up in one of these folders, please add the address to your acceptable senders' folder by whatever method your email program can do this.
Conference Programme
The draft version of the Conference Programme will be available online on April 09, 2027. All registered delegates will be notified of this publication by email.
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Previous Programming
View details of programming for past ACAH conferences via the links below.