APISWEA International Conference
2024 Chengdu
Conference
May 31 – June 3, 2024 · Chengdu, China
Conference Theme
into Practice
Bridging research, education, and professional practice to advance social work across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Conference at a Glance
Date
May 31 – June 3, 2024
Four-day international conference
Location
Chengdu, China
Sichuan Province
Conference Theme
Transforming Evidence into Practice
Research · Education · Practice
Connecting Evidence and Social Work Practice
The 2024 International Conference of the Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association (APISWEA) was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Centered on the theme "Transforming Evidence into Practice," the conference brought together international scholars and professionals with shared interests in social work research, education, and practice.
The conference focused on issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islander communities and emphasized the practical application of research evidence to improve social development, professional practice, education, and social welfare.
Through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange, the conference aimed to promote academic collaboration, knowledge innovation, and professional development.
Researchers were encouraged to present qualitative, quantitative, and other scientifically grounded research addressing individual, organizational, community, and policy-level issues.
Research and Discussion Areas
The original conference call identified 20 thematic research areas, with additional proposals welcomed.
Professionalization of Social Work
Social Work Education
Localization, Minorities, and Indigenous Communities
Social Work Practice and Field Education
Community Development and Social Governance
Intervention Research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Social Work Practice and Research
Aging
Child and Adolescent
Health and Mental Health
Social Work Responses to COVID-19 and Natural Disasters
Social Welfare and Social Policy
Financial Social Work
Forensic Social Work
School Social Work
Gender and Family
Corporate Social Work
Social Work Collaborations under the Belt and Road Initiative
International Dialogues on Social Work in the Asia-Pacific Region
International Forum for Young Social Work Scholars
Other Proposed Themes
Featured Scholars
The original 2024 conference announcement listed seven keynote speakers. Affiliations below reflect the information published for the conference.
Dr. Elizabeth Lightfoot
Director and Professor
School of Social Work
Arizona State University
Dr. Evaon Wong
Dean and Professor
College of Health Sciences
Samuel Merritt University
Dr. Philip Hong
Dean and Professor
School of Social Work
University of Georgia
Dr. Choi Won Gyu
Professor
Department of Social Welfare
Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Qingfang Zhang
President and Clinical Therapist
Wishing Well Child and Family Therapy
Dr. Iris Chi
Professor
School of Social Work
University of Southern California
Dr. Habibur Rahman
Associate Professor and Director
Department of Sociology and Social Work
The People's University of Bangladesh
Workshops and Professional Learning
The original conference announcement proposed pre- and post-conference training and hands-on workshops in five areas.
Applying AI Techniques to Social Work Practice and Education
Applying AI Coding Techniques to ATLAS.ti 23
Mental Health and Clinical Social Work Practice and Education
Integrated Healthcare for Social Workers in Asia
Academic Writing and Publication
Hosted in Chengdu
The conference was held in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, providing a setting for international scholarly exchange and professional collaboration.
The original announcement included conference logistics, travel guidance, and accommodation information.
Conference Hotel
Tianyi International Hotel
天邑国际酒店
118 Biyun Road
Wuhou District
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Phone
+86-28-85096999
The hotel was listed in the original conference announcement as an accommodation option for participants.
Abstracts and Conference Participation
Abstract Submission
The conference invited abstracts of 300–500 words in a structured format.
- Background and Purpose
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions and Implications
Research across individual, organizational, community, and policy levels was welcomed. Community partners, policymakers, and research collaborators were encouraged to participate as co-presenters.
Submission Deadline
February 15, 2024
11:59 PM Pacific Time
Abstracts were submitted directly to the conference email address identified in the original call.
The original announcement listed Dr. Shiyou Wu as the contact for conference inquiries.
Presentation Formats
The conference included guidance for research presentations, including poster presentations.
The original poster guidelines recommended a size of:
48 × 60 inches
(121.9 × 152.4 cm)
Poster presenters were encouraged to prioritize visual communication, readability, and direct interaction with conference participants.
Conference Participation
The original conference registration information distinguished between:
- Conference participation
- Conference and professional training
- Training or site visits only
Travel, accommodation, visa information, and presenter instructions were also provided for participants.
Conference Resources
The original conference website contains historical announcements, presentation guidelines, registration information, and conference resources.
Original Conference Website
Access the original 2024 APISWEA Chengdu Conference page, including the historical call for abstracts, conference information, and presentation guidelines.
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