2027 Academic Security and Counter Exploitation (ASCE) Conference Call for Proposals Open through Aug. 28
On behalf of Dr. Kevin Gamache, Executive Director of the Academic Security and Counter Exploitation (ASCE) Conference, the 2027 ASCE Conference Committee is pleased to announce the call for proposals for ASCE 2027 | Securing the Second Decade: From Compliance to Culture in Research Security.
Proposals will be accepted through Aug. 28 (noon CST).
The 2027 program will focus on four thematic areas (pictured below).
We welcome a wide range of proposals from all interested participants. Proposals should be open and available to all ASCE attendees (in-person and virtual; international and domestic) and will be scored in the following areas: Credibility, Impact, Urgency, Actionability, Relevance. Some examples of impactful proposals could include the following:
- A case study that discusses how to practically identify, mitigate, and address risk.
- An overview of how to address research security, build programs, or tackle “grey areas”.
- A workshop on capacity-building, due diligence, or other important topics for research security training.
One important note on program format: we heard you. Feedback from the ASCE 2026 community was clear — you value connection and conversation as much as you value content. In response, ASCE 2027 will feature a more intentionally designed program, offering a more limited number of curated sessions alongside expanded flex and networking time built into the mornings and between afternoon sessions. Our goal is to give you more space to connect with colleagues, continue conversations sparked in the sessions, and make the most of the remarkable community that gathers at ASCE each year.
We look forward to bringing together the ASCE community in College Station (in-person and virtually) to reflect on the progress of the first decade and define the culture, capabilities, and partnerships needed for the decade ahead. If you are in need of a letter of invitation prior to attending ASCE, please email [email protected].
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Respectfully, 2027 ASCE Conference Committee
