Opening
Registration & Morning Welcome
Check-in and light refreshments. Welcome remarks from SEASI leadership.
6th Annual · Brown University
Symposium
Southeast Asian Studies
Keynote Address
A leading scholar in Southeast Asian Studies
Student Presentations
Researchers from Brown and across the Northeast
Cultural Performance
Celebrating Southeast Asian arts and heritage
Reception
Catered lunch and dinner for all attendees
About the Symposium
"Each year, SEASI convenes scholars, students, and advocates to advance the academic conversation around Southeast Asian studies — and to make the case for its permanent home at Brown."
Schedule
April 4, 2026
Watson Institute · 111 Thayer Street
Providence, Rhode Island
Presentations
Student Paper Presentations — Panel I
Original research by undergraduate and graduate students from Brown and partner institutions across the Northeast.
Break
Catered Lunch
Networking lunch for attendees, presenters, and faculty.
Presentations
Student Paper Presentations — Panel II
A second session of student-led research presentations covering diverse topics in Southeast Asian Studies.
Keynote
Keynote Address
A leading scholar in Southeast Asian Studies delivers the keynote lecture, followed by a Q&A session.
Culture
Cultural Performance
A performance celebrating Southeast Asian artistic and cultural heritage.
Reception
Catered Dinner & Reception
Closing reception with dinner. An opportunity to connect with scholars, students, and advocates.
SEASI
"A day of research, dialogue, and community at the Watson Institute."
Venue
Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
111 Thayer Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Date & Time
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
All are welcome to attend
Contact
Questions or RSVP:
seasi@brown.edu
Advisor: Marisa Fortney
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