We invite scholars, researchers, and professionals to submit proposals for conference sessions at the upcoming Asia Pacific Conference on Maritime & Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF-MUCH) in Bali. APCONF-MUCH now welcomes contributions from a wider range of disciplines, including but not limited to maritime archaeology, underwater archaeology, anthropology, ecology, marine science, public policy, environmental studies, maritime law, marine engineering, and the blue economy.
Important Note for Session Chairs
All session chairs must commit to editing their session’s papers and facilitating the peer-review process. This responsibility ensures that all contributions meet high academic standards while fostering inclusivity and a deeper understanding of the conference and session’s themes. By actively engaging in the review process, session chairs play a crucial role in shaping the discourse on maritime and underwater cultural heritage. We anticipate that full papers will be submitted by participants to session chairs by 30 March 2026 to facilitate a timely peer-review process.
First Call for Sessions: Download the flyer here.
The 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF2026) Organizing Committee and the Agency for Marine and Fisheries Extension and Human Resources Development, The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia invites you to APCONF2026, to be held in Bali, Indonesia under the theme: Traditions and Trajectories: Maritime Heritage and Blue Economies in Asia-Pacific .
For centuries, the Asia-Pacific has been defined by its seafaring legacies, oceanic trade routes, and enduring cultural ties to the sea. In a time of global environmental and economic uncertainty, maritime and underwater cultural heritage offers both challenges and transformative potential.
In 2026, alongside established topics in maritime and underwater archaeology, the conference will spotlight the social and economic dimensions of heritage management. We aim to explore how innovative, sustainable approaches, such as digital tools, community-led conservation, adaptive policy, and blue finance, can integrate heritage into resilient Blue Economies.
We welcome session proposals from academics, heritage professionals, and practitioners.
To propose a session, please submit your application by 15 July 2025 via the online form.
For queries, contact the Panel and Abstract Coordinators: Elena Perez-Alvaro and Carlota Pérez-Reverte at apconfmuchsubmissions@gmail.com .
Further details on the conference theme are available here .
Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs 