About APARN CONFERENCE 2025
An International Platform for Artistic Research and Collaboration in the Asia-Pacific
Welcome to APARN 2025, a vibrant international gathering of artists, scholars, and researchers committed to advancing the field of artistic research across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Hosted by the Department of Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Arts, and supported by the Office of Research Affairs, Chulalongkorn University, this year’s conference takes place in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, from July 1 to 3, 2025.
APARN 2025 explores the transformative power of artistic research in shaping the future of performance, art, and interdisciplinary inquiry. This year’s theme encourages participants to reflect on how research practices rooted in art can influence education, society, and innovation.
Reason to join conference
Why attend conference
Interdisciplinary Exchange
Engage with leading thinkers, performers, and creators from across Asia and beyond in a space that values both academic rigor and artistic expression.
World-Class Keynotes & Panels
Learn from renowned researchers and artists at the forefront of contemporary performance and creative methodologies.
Live Performances & Experimental Showcases
Experience the merging of theory and practice through curated performances, installations, and collaborative labs.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Develop new skills, explore innovative research methods, and expand your practice through hands-on, participatory sessions.