2025 ILA-ASIL Asia-Pacific Research Forum
Sustainable International Law
July 7-8, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan
The Research Center for International Legal Studies of National Chengchi University and the Chinese (Taiwan) Society of International Law will hold the 2025 ILA-ASIL Asia-Pacific Research Forum at Howard Civil Service International House in Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. The theme of the Research Forum is “Sustainable International Law.”
The Research Forum aims to provide a forum for academics, private practitioners, and government attorneys to present works-in-progress across the spectrum of international and transnational law issues related to the Asia-Pacific.
We look forward to welcoming you to Taiwan! Inquiries can be directed to the Organizing Committee at ila@nccu.edu.tw.
Co-Organizers:
Program
The Call for Papers is available here. (submission deadline: January 20, 2025)
The tentative schedule of the Research Forum is as follows:
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Monday, July 7, 2025: Opening Ceremony and Forum Sessions
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Forum Sessions and Closing Ceremony
The tentative program is available here.
Registration
Registration Fees
Early Bird Rates (by and on June 1, 2025)
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Paper Presenters and Guest Speakers: waived
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ILA, ASIL, or SIEL Members (as of June 1, 2025): USD$200
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Non-ILA/ASIL/SIEL Members: USD$350
Regular Fees (after June 1, 2025)
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Paper Presenters and Guest Speakers: USD$300
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ILA, ASIL, or SIEL Members (as of June 1, 2025): USD$250
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Non-ILA/ASIL/SIEL Members: USD$400
Please note:
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The registration fees include the following: entrance to Research Forum sessions on July 7 and 8, and the lunch and dinner on July 7.
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The Research Forum only accepts payment of registration fees via bank transfer. Please indicate in the transfer note: “2025 ILA-ASIL Asia-Pacific Research Forum.” Participants bear transaction costs.
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The registration form is available here. The registration deadline is June 20, 2025.
Logistic Information
The Research Forum will take place at Howard Civil Service International House, which is located in the heart of Taipei’s most vital financial, shopping, entertainment and cultural districts. The venue is 45 minutes from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or 20 minutes from Taipei SongShan Airport by car, and just a 10-minute walk from Taipei MRT Taipower Building Station.
The Chinese name and address of Howard Civil Service International House are provided below, so that you may show them to taxi drivers:
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公務人力發展學院福華國際文教會館
Howard Civil Service International House -
臺北市新生南路三段30號
No. 30, Section 3, Xinsheng South Road, Da'an District, Taipei City
Hotel
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Participants planning to stay at the Research Forum venue can make reservations by completing this form and send it to the hotel by May 31, 2025.
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Information on other accommodation options in Taipei City is available at: https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0000212&t=r
Visa to Taiwan
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For information on visa (including visitor visas, visa exemption, and entry visa), please visit the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs: https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html
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For information on ROC (Taiwan) Embassies, Missions or Representative Offices: https://en.mofa.gov.tw/cl.aspx?n=d7b7f1b4196dd582
Travel
Most major airlines offer flights to Taiwan. You may wish to choose Taiwan-based airlines, China Airlines and Eva Air. The closest international airports to Taipei city are Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei SongShan Airport (for certain intra-Asia and cross-strait charter flights).
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China Airlines: https://www.china-airlines.com/
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Eva Air: https://www.evaair.com/
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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport: https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/?lang=en
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Taipei SongShan Airport: https://www.tsa.gov.tw/?culture=2
Other Information
Taiwan’s unit of currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). The exchange rate is approximately NT$32 to USD$1. Foreign currency can be exchanged at airports, hotels and government-designated banks. As for weather conditions, the average day temperature in Taipei for July is around 26-34°C (79-93°F). For additional information, please refer to the following websites:
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Taipei: https://www.travel.taipei/en/
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Taiwan: https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
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Introduction to the Republic of China: https://english.president.gov.tw/Page/49