Dina Sharipova

Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) is a leading organization that unites many scholars who do research on Central Asia. The uniqueness of the CESS is that it creates great opportunities for researchers from all over the world to explore the region from different perspectives. It bridges western and Central Asian scholars in terms knowledge production, […]

Artemy M. Kalinovsky

As a historian who has worked on questions of foreign policy, economic development, and the environment in Central Asia, I have long benefited from the supportive community of CESS and welcome the opportunity to give back. If elected, I hope to make a mark in two particular areas. First, I hope to expand the resources […]

Keynote Speakers and Cultural Program

In addition to the presentations that are happening as part of the session panels, the CESS 2024 Conference in Almaty is happy to announce two keynote speakers, Sarah Cameron and Gulnara Abikeyeva as well as an exciting cultural program. Information on the cultural program and the keynote presentations can be found in the attached document […]

CESS 2024 – Almaty

The CESS 2024 Conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 6 to 9 June 2024, hosted by the esteemed Turan University, one of Kazakhstan’s leading educational institutions. The deadline to submit proposals was March 9, 2024, and abstracts are no longer accepted. The Conference committee communicated the proposals outcomes […]

Save the Date: Central Eurasian Studies Society Announces 2024 Conference in Almaty

The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) is excited to announce its upcoming annual conference for 2024, scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. This highly anticipated event is set to occur from June 6 to June 9, hosted by the esteemed Turan University, one of Kazakhstan’s leading educational institutions. The conference, […]

Advertising & Exhibit at CESS 2023

Advertise at CESS 2023, our annual conference to be held at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA on October 19-22, 2023. The conference program currently includes over 300 panelists and features more than 100 panels on topics covering all aspects of the politics, history, culture, and society of the Central Eurasian region. Advertising in the […]