WACS 10 Registration - 10th World Conference of Chinese Studies

📅 Conference Details

August 12-14, 2026 | Hong Kong University, School of Chinese
Hong Kong, China | Hybrid (On-site and Online participation available)

Further Information: Conference Website

ℹ️ Form Notice: All fields not marked with an asterisk (*) can be left unfilled. Only fields marked with * are required for registration.

👤 Personal Information

Full Name (Latin) *

Chinese Name (中文姓名)

Gender

Date of Birth

💡 Needed if you want to access your registration data later again, for example to add a proposed presentation title not now, but before the deadline Jan 31, 2026.

Nationality

Passport Number (only if visa invitation needed)

📧 Contact Information

Email Address *

Phone Number

WeChat ID

WhatsApp Number

Line ID

Contact Address

🎓 Academic Information

Affiliation *

Position/Title

Biography (English)

Biography (Chinese) 简历

🗣️ Participation Type

Participation Type

Paper Presenter Attendee Only Invited keynote speaker Publisher Representative (Book Exhibition)

Attendance Format

On-site (Hong Kong) Online Hybrid (Some sessions online, some on-site)

📄 Paper Information (for presenters)

💡 Note: The paper information can be submitted or changed until January 31, 2026 even for existing registrations.

Paper Title (English)

Paper Title (Chinese) 论文题目

Abstract (English)

Abstract (Chinese) 摘要

Keywords (English)

Keywords (Chinese) 关键词

✈️ Travel Grant Information旅费资助信息旅費資助資訊

All students who submit an abstract automatically participate in the travel grant selection process.
Travel grants are awarded exclusively based on the results of the peer review of presentation titles and abstracts.

👥 Panel Information (optional)

📝 Optional: If you want to organize a panel or join an existing panel, please provide the information below.

Panel Option

🎲 I entrust the organizing Committee to assign me to a fitting Panel ➕ I want to create a new panel 📋 I want to join an existing panel

✈️ Travel & Accommodation

I need a visa invitation letter

Dietary Restrictions

Special Requirements

👥 WACS Membership

🌟 The World Association for Chinese Studies (WACS) connects scholars worldwide. Join us to access exclusive benefits, networking opportunities, and scholarly resources.

Membership Status

🎯 I want to become a WACS member ✅ I am already a Lifetime Patron Member 🏛️ I am already an institutional member 🤝 I am already a delegate 👤 I am already a regular member ❌ Not interested in membership at this time

📝 Additional Information

Additional Comments or Questions

🔒 Privacy Policy & Data Protection (GDPR/DSGVO)

Data Controller: World Association for Chinese Studies (WACS)

Contact: wacs@china-studies.com

📋 What data we collect and why:

Personal Information: Name, affiliation, contact details for conference registration and communication
Academic Information: Paper titles, abstracts, biography for conference program and proceedings
Event Management: Dietary restrictions, special requirements for event organization
Membership Data: WACS membership information for association management

⚖️ Legal basis for processing:

Contract performance: Processing necessary for conference participation
Legitimate interest: Academic networking, conference proceedings publication
Consent: Where explicitly requested (e.g., marketing communications)

📤 Data sharing:

Conference organizers and co-organizers for event management
Academic publishers for conference proceedings (with your consent)
Hotel/venue partners for accommodation and catering (if applicable)
No data is sold to third parties

🗓️ Data retention:

Conference data: 7 years after the event
WACS membership data: Until membership cancellation + 3 years
Financial records: As required by applicable tax laws

🔐 Your rights under GDPR:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

📧 To exercise your rights or ask questions about data processing, contact: wacs@china-studies.com

I acknowledge and consent to the collection, processing, and use of my personal data as described above for conference participation, WACS membership management, and related academic activities. I understand my rights under GDPR/DSGVO and can withdraw consent where applicable by contacting wacs@china-studies.com. *

Please review all information before submitting

🏨 Hotel Recommendations & Contact Information

Hotel Recommendations: We will publish hotel recommendations with conference discounts on our website shortly. Please check the conference website for updates.

📧 Contact Information by Region

🌍 General Inquiries

Email: wacs@china-studies.com

🇺🇸 Americas (USA, Canada, Latin America)

Daniel Fried, University of Alberta
Email: dfried@ualberta.ca | WhatsApp: +1 (780) 292-0874

🇪🇺 Europe

Martin Woesler | WhatsApp: +49 178 2073538
Yi Song | WhatsApp: +49 178 2073565
Richard Trappl | Email: richard.trappl@univie.ac.at

🇭🇰 Asia

HKU School of Chinese, Secretariat | Phone: +852 3917 1199
Martin Woesler | LINE: https://line.me/ti/p/582cgICB4u
Liu Yamei 劉亞梅, Hunan Normal University | WeChat/Mobile: +86 155 7591 3048

Conference Website: https://china-studies.com/wacs/2026.php
Registration (short link): https://china-studies.com/2026/

Registration Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

Questions? Contact the organizing committee at wacs@china-studies.com