From January 8–10, 2025, Lisbon hosted a Joint Meeting of the CESS (Central Eurasian Studies Society) and the ESCAS (European Society for Central Asian Studies) – an International Conference on “Geopolitics, Migrations and Identities in Central Eusasia.” The aimw as to help bring Central Eurasian studies to the forefront of global academic discourse.
Submissions were invited relating to all aspects of humanities and social science scholarship across Central Eurasia – a diverse region that encompasses Central Asia, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Xinjiang, Tibet, Mongolia, Siberia, the Black Sea region, and the Volga region.
On Tuesday afternoon (January 7, Day 0), the Joint Meeting will be preceded by a symbolic event: join us in an interconfessional and ecumenical Ceremony for Light and Peace, hosted by Lisbon Patriarchy; to participate in this propitiatory event of Forgiveness, Tolerance and Good Will have been invited representatives of all major religious communities of Eurasia – Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews…
Registration
Membership of ESCAS or CESS was required and rates were as follows (EB=Early bird):
- Participants from Western and Central Europe, Japan, South Korea, and North America:
- Scholars -160 EB / 190 euros
- Students – 120 EB / 140 euros
- Other Participants:
- Scholars: 100 EB / 120 euros
- Students: 70 EB / 90 euros (provide valid identification)
Registration included:
- All the conference activities and materials;
- Welcome Dinner, coffee-breaks, Wine Reception and Farewell Party;
- A rich cultural program: a concert, cinema, fado and cant
e alentejano performances, guided tours of Museums and Art Centers,… (except entrance tickets in some museums and Cinemateca Portuguesa).
Any enquiries by email to jointmeeting.2025@gma
