Youth Symposium: The Intersection of Research, Civil Society, and Young People in East Asia
The University of Tokyo Komaba Campus Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)
August 22-24, 2025
Q1. What is the 2025 Youth Symposium: The Intersection of Research, Civil Society, and Young People in East Asia ?
The 2025 Youth Symposium: The Intersection of Research, Civil Society, and Young People in East Asia is the first event of its kind, focusing on the role of youth in driving social change in the East Asian region, exploring their potential at the intersection of research activities and civil society. The event promotes the sharing of experiences and knowledge across countries and regions, viewing the political and cultural diversity of East Asian countries as a valuable resource for mutual learning. Beyond academic submissions, the Symposium actively encourages young participants to openly express, share, and engage in discussions, fostering a deeper sense of involvement in advancing human rights collectively. By hosting this event in Tokyo, we aim to provide a convenient venue for students and young scholars in East Asia, or those with a keen interest in Asian human rights issues, to exchange perspectives, ideas, and experiences relevant to their regional context.
Q2. What are the themes of the 2025 Youth Symposium?
The highlighted themes of the 2025 Youth Symposium are:
- The Future of East Asia
- Liberal Values and Democratic Development in East Asia
- Economic Interdependence and International Relationship
- East Asian Liberal Arts
- East Asian Philosophy
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Language, Culture, Thoughts, and History
- Minority Rights
Submissions on alternative topics are also welcome.
We suggest you take a look at the concept note of the symposium.
Q3. I want to submit my work, but my topic does not directly align with one of the Symposium themes. What should I do?
The 2025 Youth Symposium themes should be understood as a broad framework under which many different ideas and events can be classified. If you feel that your idea or your paper does not fit under one of these eight concrete themes proposed, you may indicate a more pertinent theme in your application form.
Q4. Is there an age limit to participate in the Symposium?
No, there is no age limit. We welcome submissions from students and scholars of all ages and levels of experiences. Priority will be given to papers authored or co-authored by students and early-career researchers and scholars.
Q5. I am not a Ph.D. holder/not pursuing a doctoral degree at the moment. Am I eligible to submit an abstract to the Symposium?
Yes, young scholars of all academic backgrounds are encouraged to submit their works.
Q6. What are the requirements of submission? How long should my work be?
The Symposium accepts three types of submissions: Individual Submission (Abstract), Individual Submission (Essay), and Panel Proposal.
Individual Submission (Abstract): The abstract should not exceed 400 words in English, 800 characters in Japanese.
Individual Submission (Essay): Participants may submit a full essay written in English. The essay should be approximately 1600 words, including tables and figures, but excluding the abstract, keywords, references, and biography.
Panel Proposal: The abstract should not exceed 400 words in English, 800 characters in Japanese or Korean, or 600 characters in Chinese (Traditional or Simplified).
(If your entire session is conducted in a foreign language, please adjust accordingly to that language. And if you have any questions regarding the word count, please feel free to contact us via email again.)
Please refer to the Submission Guideline (2025 Youth Symposium) page for information in detail.
If you have any inquiries about the submission guideline, please contact at youthsym.ircy.info@gmail.com.
Q7. How do I submit my work?
Please submit your work here.
Q8. Where will the Symposium be held?
This hybrid symposium will be held both in-person at the University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus, and online.
Q9. When will the Symposium be held?
It will be held on 22-24 August 2025.
Q10. Do I need to be a member/subscriber of EAYSA to join the 2025 Youth Symposium as an audience?
No, you are not required to be a member of the EAYSA to register for the 2025 Youth Symposium.
As for authors/presenters, however, priorities will be given to EAYSA members. In either case, authors/presenters will not be charged for any fees for presenting at the 2025 Youth Symposium.
If you have any questions about the aforementioned details, please consult Ms. Haeun Kim, or Ms. Natsumi Moroga, the Co-Symposium Managers of the 2025 Youth Symposium, at youthsym.ircy.info@gmail.com.
Q11. How much does it cost to attend?
The Symposium is free and open to the public. Presenters and participants are not required to pay for participating in the symposium.
Q12. Will financial assistance be available to attend the Symposium in-person?
No, we are unable to offer any financial assistance. To help make the 2025 Youth Symposium more accessible to young scholars and the public, registration fees have been waived already.
Q13. I want to participate in the Symposium as an audience. How do I register?
The Registration Form for audiences will be announced by our website soon. Thank you for your patience.
If you have further questions regarding how to register as an audience, please consult 2025 Youth Symposium Administrative Team at EAYSA at youthsym.ircy.info@gmail.com.
Q14. How can I find the dress code and access information of the Symposium?
Regarding the dress code, we recommend Business casual. The address of the venue is: 3 Chome-8-1 Komaba, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-8902.
A Symposium Guideline will be announced by our website soon. Thank you for your patience.
Q15. My abstract has been accepted. How long is my presentation? How do I present?
Each presentation should not exceed 15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. Presenters are encouraged to use powerpoints. Presenters may also use other materials like posters to facilitate their presentation. Online presenters must turn on their videos or otherwise certificate will not be issued.
Q16. Will the manuscripts of the accepted abstracts be published?
Only Individual Submission (Essay) will be published in Anchor.
Accepted abstracts and panel proposals will be published digitally in the Symposium proceedings.
Q17. Will presenters be given an honorarium?
No, we are unable to offer an honorarium for presenters.
Q18. Will presenters be given a certificate?
Yes. A digital Certificate of Presentation will be issued to the authors of accepted abstracts who presented at the Symposium and participated in the entire panel as a discussant. A Certificate of Participation will be issued to the authors of accepted essays who fulfilled their duties (presenting at the Symposium and publishing in Anchor).
Please ensure that all contact details provided in the submission form are accurate; otherwise, certificates cannot be delivered.
Q19. Will the Symposium organizers be able to provide visa certificates for attendees?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa certificates for attendees. Participants are responsible for arranging their own visas, if necessary.
Symposium Partners
East Asia Young Scholars Association 