General FAQ & Key Dates

How do I submit a proposal for a conference?

For submission requirements, examples and additional details about submitting a proposal online, please visit the Call for Papers page.

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How will I know that my proposal been accepted?

A Notification of Acceptance will be sent to you via email once your proposal has been accepted. A Letter of Acceptance can be downloaded via the “My Submissions” tab on the online submission system.

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Why was my proposal rejected?

There are a number of reasons why a submission may be rejected. Your submission may:

• be considered to contain unoriginal work;
• not be relevant to the conference in question;
• have language and comprehension difficulties;
• not be considered to meet the standards required for presentation.

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Can I substitute a different paper after my paper has been accepted?

No. Your proposal was assessed and accepted based on its individual merits, and may not be substituted for a different proposal following acceptance.

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Can I change the title of my proposal after it is submitted?

Yes – for title changes, please contact the IAFOR Administrative Office at support@iafor.org. Note that while your title may change, the content of your presentation must remain consistent with your accepted proposal.

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How are presentations scheduled?

The Program Committee is responsible for scheduling presentations. Time and room assignments are to some extent based on equipment needs, and efforts are made not to have too many panels or workshops on similar topics competing in a single time slot or bunched together on a single day. Because of the complexity of putting the Conference Programme together and the large numbers of participants involved, it is not usually possible to accommodate requests for specific days or times.

The Program Committee will attempt to accommodate conflicts, but cannot guarantee a particular time slot. Scheduling requests will not be accepted after the registration deadline.

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Can I request a day and time for my presentation?

Because of the complexity of putting the Conference Programme together and the large numbers of participants involved, it is not usually possible to accommodate requests for specific presentation days or times. We ask that you reserve requests for religious reasons or other exceptional and unavoidable circumstances.

We encourage participants to attend the conference each day in order to benefit fully from the experience. Scheduling requests will not be accepted after the registration deadline.

What are the presenter registration rates for AAS-in-Asia? Are there any discounts for registering early?

Please visit the Presenter Registration page for full details of presenter rates.

Registration dates reflect Eastern Standard Time (UTC – 5 hours).

When is the deadline for registration?

Conference registration will open in January 2020. Payment of registration fees is required of ALL PARTICIPANTS on accepted panels. All individuals attending the conference, including individuals accepted to present on panel sessions, are required to submit conference registration payment by July 31, 2020.
The names of panel participants WILL NOT appear in the Printed Programme unless participants are registered by the July 31, 2020 registration deadline.

Registration information will be sent to all participants at the time they are notified of their acceptance to the program.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS IN REGARD TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS.

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How are presentation rates decided?

The Executive of the AAS and IAFOR agree to the rates that would be charged for attendees. These rates were largely unchanged from the previous AAS-in-Asia Conference.

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Were rates changed due decision to move the conference online in the wake of COVID-19?

Both the Executive of the AAS and IAFOR agreed that rates should be frozen at the early bird registration rate at 195 USD for regular presenters and attendees and 80 USD for students.
The rates reflect the need of both the AAS and IAFOR to ensure that the conference is delivered on budget. The vast majority of administrative and preparatory costs are fixed, and while there are no venue costs, there are significant new technical challenges and costs involved in running a large conference online. We believe that the five day event is competitively and fairly priced.

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A member of my panel is unable to attend the conference in person.

Any panel member that is unable to attend in person can participate online via Zoom. To confirm participation online, the participant should register as an “Online Presenter”. It is possible for entire panels to present remotely via Zoom, however, we encourage as many panel members as possible to attend in person.

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A member of my panel already registered but is now unable to attend the conference in person.

Any panel member that is unable to attend in person can participate online via Zoom. To switch the participation type from on-site to online, please contact aasinasia@iafor.org.

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I have to cancel my place at the conference. Can a substitute attend in my place?

Please inform the Administration Office in writing of your request, plus the contact details of the person who will be attending in your place. A substitution can then be made, and no extra charge or cancellation penalty is incurred.

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I have to cancel completely, and a substitute is unable to attend in my place.

Please contact the Administration Office in writing in order to cancel the place fully. Cancellation terms will apply, and the service charge will depend on the date of your cancellation. Refunds will not be given after June 30, 2020. Please read our Terms and Conditions. The AAS cannot make exceptions for refund requests; including those submitted on the basis of denied funding and/or visa applications.

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What is the “One-Appearance Rule”?

The AAS’s One-Appearance Rule applies to the number of times an individual is allowed to actively participate on a session. At this time, individuals are allowed to participate on only ONE panel session. This rule applies to all Chairs, Paper Presenters, and Discussants, and all session types (organized panels, roundtables, and workshops).

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If I am not attending the whole conference, can I just pay for the days that I am attending?

A: Pro-rated registration fees are not available. We encourage you to stay the entire length of the conference.

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How can I check the status of my registration payment?

After you have completed payment, you will receive an immediate confirmation email to confirm that your order has been received and it is being processed.

After your payment has been confirmed and processed by our Accounts Section you will receive an official receipt via email (attached as a PDF).

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I need an invoice

If you require an invoice:
– Go to the registration page
– Create a registration order and fill out the billing details
– If you require special information on the invoice, please write in the “Additional Information” box
– Select payment by Direct Bank Transfer
– Our Accounts Section will check your registration order and send you an invoice by email

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Can I get a refund?

If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you must do so in writing by June 30, 2020, by contacting aasinasia@iafor.org. If you cancel your registration before this date you will receive a refund, subject to a 10% service fee. Requests for refunds for optional extras purchased separately from registration (conference dinner and tours) are subject to a 10% service fee. Refunds will not be given after June 30, 2020. Please read our Terms and Conditions.

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My credit card was declined

All credit card payments are handled directly by either PayPal or Stripe.

If your bank or card issuer declined a payment, it might be due to one of the following reasons:
– you do not have enough funds in your account
– your card information (expiration date or CVC) is incorrect
– your bank or card issuer has restricted payments across borders
– your billing address doesn’t match the credit card’s registered billing address

For privacy and security, banks and card issuers can only discuss the specifics of a declined payment with their cardholders.

If you tried to pay via PayPal, you can contact PayPal directly.

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How do I change Paypal’s language settings?

The language displayed on the PayPal site depends on your browser settings. If your browser language has not been set you will see the default language, which is Japanese. If you experience further problems please contact aasinasia@iafor.org. Our administrative team will then send you a PayPal request for the registration fee and attempt to set the language on the PayPal invoice to English.

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How do I receive a receipt?

After your payment has been confirmed and processed by our Accounts Section you will receive an official receipt via email (attached as a PDF).

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Can I download a receipt?

If you have a submission account or you are an IAFOR Member, you can view your conference registrations and download PDF receipts.
Go to My IAFOR > My Account > Orders & Registrations
If you registered without an account (guest checkout) and require an updated receipt, please contact aasinasia@iafor.org

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Can I update my Billing Address?

If you have a submission account or you are an IAFOR Member, you can update your Billing Address.
Go to My IAFOR > My Account > Addresses > Edit Billing Address

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Can I update my Account Information?

If you have a submission account or you are an IAFOR Member, you can update your Account Information.
This includes your name, email address, password, position, education, and biography.
Go to My IAFOR > My Account > Change My Details

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Will I get a receipt when I arrive at the conference?

A PDF receipt is sent by email at the time of registration. If you require any further receipt documents, please contact our Accounts Section before or after the conference.

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What certificates will I receive at the conference?

Audience will receive a certificate of attendance. Presenters will receive a certificate containing his/her name and the title of the paper that has been presented.

What equipment is available in presentation rooms?

All presentation rooms are equipped with:

• Digital display screen or LCD projector and white screen
• Speakers
• Standard 15-pin VGA Male to VGA male cable
• Mac Thunderbolt to VGA female cable
• Wireless USB clicker

Participants are requested to bring their own laptops computers. Computers will not be provided for presentations. If you require a special cable or mains plug adapter, please bring your own.

Your presentation file
We recommend that you bring your presentation with you on a USB drive. As a precaution, we suggest sending yourself the presentation by email. MacBooks do not have a CD drive.

Internet
Wireless internet will be available throughout the venue and computers will be available for internet use in the base room. However, please do not rely on the wireless internet for your presentation.

Are accommodation and travel included in the registration fee?

No, accommodation and travel are not included in the registration fee.

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How do I get from the airport to the conference venue?

Please view the Venue page for access information.

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I am an undergraduate student. Can I attend AAS-in-Asia?

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All undergraduate students with an interest in the AAS-in-Asia subject area are welcome to attend as audience members.