21st – 23rd of July 2025 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Leading scholars, researchers, cultural workers and other practitioners from OCSEAN’s European and Partner institutions come together to exchange their latest research results and join in the interdisciplinary discussion about the human past of ISEA and Oceania.
CONFERENCE THEMES
- Archaeology & Anthropology
- Linguistics
- Cultural & Heritage studies
- Joint Data Science
- Genetics
INVITED & OCSEAN SPEAKERS
The conference will feature distinguished speakers from leading institutions worldwide.
- Linguistics
- Laura Arnold, Australian National University
- Ketut Artawa, Udayana University
- Marian Klamer, University of Leiden
- George Saad, Palacky University
- I Gusti Ayu Gde Sosiowati, Udayana University
- Gede Primahadi Wijaya Rajeg, Udayana University
- Willem Burung, CIRHSS
- Almunshar Alpha Astarani, Local Government Unit of South Ubian
- Thersia Magdalena Tamelan, Artha Wacana Christian University
- I Made Sena Darmasetiyawan, Udayana University
- Festif Rudolf Hoinbala, Artha Wacana Christian University
- Zuvyati Aryani Tlonaen, Artha Wacana Christian University
- Adolfina M.S Moybeka, Tribuana University of Kalabahi
- Archaeology
- John Peterson, University of San Carlos
- James Keppeler, University of Kentucky
- Alfred Pawlik, Ateneo de Manila University
- Tanya Uldin, Ateneo de Manila University
- Sébastien Plutniak, French National Center for Scientific Research
- Hugo Reyes-Centeno, University of Tübingen
- Heritage Studies
- I Komang Sumaryana Putra, Udayana University
- Pepito P. Sumayan, Cultural Community Formators Philippines
- Maria Sheila Z. Labos, Kaliwat Performing Artists Collective Philippines
- Richard Daenos, Philippines
- Genetics & Anthropology
- Leonard Taufik, University of Adelaide
- Gludhug Purnomo, University of Adelaide
- Francois Ricaut, University of Toulouse
- Wibhu Kutanan, Naresuan University
- Maximilian Larena, Uppsala University
- Monika Karmin, University of Tartu
- Mariam Omar Gomez, Uppsala University
- Bastien Llamas, University of Adelaide
- Christopher Kinipi, University of Papua New Guinea
- Joint Data Science
- Daniel Lawson, University of Bristol
Detailed program book (which also contains the list of abstracts) can be accessed and downloaded here
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Abstract submission for OCSEAN members and invited speakers only can be accessed here
Information regarding the conference venue can be found here
Information on the conference excursion can be found here
Several pictures of previous activities in OCSEAN can be seen here
We look forward to welcoming you to Bali for an inspiring and intellectually stimulating conference.
Expect engaging oral and poster presentations showcasing innovative research that deepens our understanding of the rich histories, languages, and cultures of Austronesian people in Southeast Asian and Oceanic regions.