Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology,
Fine Arts & Cultural Heritage
The SEAMEO SPAFA Conference (SPAFACON) brings together scholars, researchers, heritage professionals, practitioners, students, and cultural enthusiasts from Southeast Asia and beyond to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and engage with the diverse archaeological, artistic, and cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.
SPAFACON 2027 will take place on 14–16 June 2027 at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, offering a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary exchange, collaboration, and new perspectives on the past, present, and future of Southeast Asian culture.
Join us in Bangkok and be part of the conversation.
Thematic Areas
Scientific Approaches to Analysing and Conserving Archaeological Heritage in Southeast Asia
Maritime and Riverine Networks and Cultural Landscapes
Religion, Ritual, Performance, and Cosmological Knowledge in Southeast Asia
Climate and Disaster Resilience in Heritage
Heritage Education, Capacity Building, and Communication
Museums and Collection Care in Southeast Asia
Heritage Management, Governance, and Sustainable Development
Shared Heritage in Southeast Asia
Emerging Methodologies for Heritage Conservation
General Session
Key Dates
Deadline for
Abstract Submission
Notification of
Abstract Acceptance
SPAFACON 2027
Main Conference
Excursions and
Post-Conference Events
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