Announcement　

Dear SIETAR Japan members and friends,

 Thank you very much for your continued support of SIETAR Japan.

 The 41st Annual Conference of SIETAR Japan will be held at Toyo University Hakusan Campus on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026.

The conference theme is “Negotiating Belonging Through Intercultural Communication Across Borders.”

 And the Call for Proposals for the 41st Annual Conference of SIETAR Japan will open on Monday, June 15, 2026. 

We warmly invite not only researchers but also practitioners working in a wide range of fields, including education, business, nonprofit organizations, and other professional contexts, to submit proposals and share insights gained through their practice with researchers, practitioners, and members interested in intercultural communication.

The Undergraduate Student Presentation Event will be held separately from the official conference presentations. This event aims to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to share the outcomes of research and practical activities conducted through coursework and extracurricular activities. Further details will be announced separately.

If you wish to submit a presentation proposal, please refer to the links and information below, which include detailed submission guidelines. We warmly encourage all members to take this opportunity to share their research, educational practices, and professional experiences with the SIETAR Japan community.

【Conference Presentation Submission Period】

June 15, 2026 (Mon) – July 30, 2026 (Thu), 23:59 

【Eligibility and Submission Guidelines】

Presenters must be members of SIETAR Japan or another SIETAR organization.

 Please refer to the attached Call for Proposals documents for details regarding presentation formats, abstract guidelines, review criteria, eligibility, and payment of participation fees.

 Individuals who are not members of SIETAR Japan but belong to another SIETAR organization are also welcome to participate in the conference under the same conditions as SIETAR Japan members. In such cases, please contact us by email at jsietar@gmail.com and include your name, the name of your SIETAR organization, and your membership number.

 Presenters whose proposals are accepted are requested to complete payment of the conference registration fee during the early registration period by October 23, 2026.

 Proposal submissions will be conducted through the Member Portal on the SIETAR Japan website. Please refer to the “Application Procedure” section below for details on how to submit your proposal.

How to submit proposals (members): https://qr.paps.jp/hmexj

How to submit Proposal for the Undergraduate Student Presentation Event：https://qr.paps.jp/OrtGf

[Conference Registration]

1)Please go to the HP Member Portal https://sietarjapan.shikuminet.jp/login/

→ log in with the last four digits of your membership number and your password.

2)Click 「イベント情報」on the top (next to the home icon) 

3)Click the “Call for Proposals” sign. 

4)Click the blue box 「申し込む」 

5)Click the home icon.  

6)Click 「チケット情報」on the bottom right.

7)Click the blue box to download the file. 

8)An email from Shikumi Net (no-reply@shikuminet.jp) will be sent to the email address registered in your Shikumi Net account.

Please click the URL in the email to access the Call for Proposals document. 

To Non-members: https://peatix.com/us/event/5048110

[Conference Registration Fee]

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Conference Committee.

jsietar@gmail.com 

We sincerely look forward to receiving your submissions.

2026 SIETAR Japan Annual Conference Committee