1st Call for Papers – 8th International Conference on Events (ICE2027), Bangkok, 13–17 December 2027

The 8th International Conference on Events (ICE2027) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 13 to 17 December 2027, under the theme "Making Waves in Thailand: Embracing the Past to Chart Our Futures in Events". Having previously convened in Bournemouth, Macao, Orlando, Cape Town, Warsaw, and Beijing, this edition is hosted by the Faculty of Architecture at Silpakorn University.

Events span a multifaceted field, taking in sports, cultural festivals, conferences and exhibitions, entertainment events, concerts, and themed catering functions, among many others. Technology brings people closer than ever, even as geopolitics, travel costs, and environmental concerns shape both the role of events in society and how people take part in them. In keeping with previous editions, ICE2027 features a diverse programme of presentations and workshops across many aspects of events.

Conference themes

Abstracts are welcome on the following themes, and on related topics beyond them.

Invited topics

Conference themes

Contributions are welcome on any of the following, and on related event-studies topics.

· Festivals and events in the ASEAN economies
· Asian culture and events in modern Asia
· City events and eventful cities
· Crises, disasters, safety and resilience
· Digitality, technology and AI in events
· Equity, diversity and inclusion
· Event experience and meanings
· Event education and best practices
· Event futures and legacies
· Event tourism and the experience economy
· Events as catalysts for change and regeneration
· Events for wellness, wellbeing and quality of life
· Gastronomy, culinary arts and food events
· Governance and event policies
· History, heritage and cultural events
· Hybrid, online and event space
· Industry collaborations and partnerships
· Innovation and event design
· Interdisciplinary methodologies in events
· Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions
· Sports and leisure events
· Sustainable Development Goals and events
· Events and supporting industries

The conference welcomes traditional paper and poster presentations, with an option to submit a full paper for the conference proceedings, and invites proposals for workshops, special sessions, and tracks.

Key dates

The following timeline is provisional and subject to confirmation by the organisers.

At a glance

Provisional key dates

Dates below are provisional. Confirm against the conference website before planning a submission.

Abstract submissionMarch to June 2027
NotificationOne month after submission
Early-bird registrationBy July 2027
Full paper (optional)October 2027
Conference dates13–17 December 2027, Bangkok, Thailand

Co-organised by the Macao University of Tourism, Bournemouth University, the University of Central Florida, and Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Enquiries about the conference can be directed to dino@utm.edu.mo.

1st Call for Papers: 8th International Conference on Events (ICE2027) | Bangkok, 13–17 December 2027

Conference themes

Key dates