Across Texts and Traditions
About the Conference
Across Asian and comparative philosophical traditions, embodiment has long been central to questions of self, ethics, community, and the human relationship to the world.
At a time of rapid technological change, ecological crisis, and global uncertainty, this conference invites renewed reflection on how texts, traditions, and lived experience shape agency, responsibility, and philosophical dialogue across cultures.
Learn More →Keynote Speakers
Call for Proposals
We invite individual paper proposals and panel proposals. Submission via Qualtrics.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Conference Themes
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Call for Proposals
Individual Paper Proposals
- Title
- Abstract of 200–300 words
- Presenter’s name, institutional affiliation, and email address
Panel Proposals
Panel submissions may be either standard panels or alternative-format panels/sessions, including roundtables, workshops, author-meets-reader sessions, and similar formats.
- Panel/session title
- 200–300 word panel/session description
- Title and abstract of each paper, where applicable
- Name, institutional affiliation, and email address of each participant, including the panel moderator or session organizer
Please use the appropriate submission form above for individual papers or panel/session proposals.
Graduate Student Essay Contest
SACP awards prizes for the top three papers presented by graduate students: First Place, Second Place, and Third Place.
Students must attend the conference and present their papers to be eligible. Those who wish their papers to be considered must submit both an abstract and a complete essay of no more than 5,000 words to SACP Secretary Kevin Taylor at SACPcontact@gmail.com by November 15, 2026.
Registration & Membership
Conference registration is open to both presenters and non-presenting participants. Presenters must also be current SACP members in order to participate in the conference and appear on the final program.
Regular Presenter
Total required for early registration: $200 USD
SACP Membership — $50
Complete your current SACP membership payment first.
Early Conference Registration — $150
After completing membership payment, use the Checkout button below to pay the early registration fee.
Checkout — Early Registration (Regular)
Student / Emeritus Presenter
Total required for early registration: $60 USD
SACP Membership — $30
Complete your current SACP membership payment first.
Early Conference Registration — $30
After completing membership payment, use the Checkout button below to pay the early registration fee.
Checkout — Early Registration (Student / Emeritus)
Non-presenting Attendee
You may register for the conference without submitting a paper. SACP membership is not required for this registration path.
Late Registration
Late registration is now in effect.
Regular: $200 USD
Student / Emeritus: $50 USD
Late-registration PayPal payment buttons will appear here once they are provided.
Accepted presenters who have not completed conference registration by May 7, 2027 may be removed from the conference program.
Wise payments: Those paying via Wise must contact the SACP Treasurer.
Deadlines are calculated in Korea Standard Time (Asia/Seoul, UTC+9). Early registration ends on February 28, 2027 at 11:59:59 PM KST. Late registration runs from March 1, 2027 at 12:00:00 AM KST through May 7, 2027 at 11:59:59 PM KST.
Venue & Travel
Conference Venue
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Humanities and Social Sciences Campus
Address
(03063) 25-2, Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Detailed information concerning conference rooms will be announced.
From Incheon International Airport
Participants arriving at Incheon International Airport are advised to consult the airport’s official transportation guide for current information on buses, trains, taxis, and other ground transportation options to Seoul.
Because the most convenient route may vary according to your terminal, arrival time, accommodation, and destination in Seoul, please check the latest transportation information directly through the Incheon International Airport website.
Accommodation & Visa
Hotel information: TBA
International participants should consult the official Korea Visa Portal for current visa and entry requirements.
Korea Visa PortalWalking from Hyehwa Station to SKKU
For participants arriving by Seoul Metro Line 4. SKKU’s official directions recommend Hyehwa Station Exit 1 and the campus approach along the Sungkyunkwan University access road.
Hyehwa Station Exit 1
Leave Line 4 at Exit 1. Once outside, continue straight in the direction of the SKKU shuttle-bus stop and campus access road.
View Exit 1 in Google Maps
Continue Straight
Walk straight from Exit 1. SKKU’s official guide places the campus shuttle stop about 40–200 m ahead, depending on the reference point used.
Preview Route & Street View
SKKU Access Road
At the Sungkyunkwan University access-road area, follow the road uphill toward the university. Continue toward the main gate.
View Campus Approach
SKKU Main Gate
Arrive at the main gate of the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus. Detailed conference-room directions will be announced later.
Open Street View at Main GateConference Contact
For questions concerning SACP 2027, please use the contact channels below.