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Each ASDAL chapter will also host their own annual conferences, scheduled according to the needs and preferences of the chapter. These local events provide valuable opportunities for connection, collaboration, and professional development within each region.

ASDAL International Conferences will be held every four years, hosted on a rotating basis by active chapters around the world. These gatherings bring together ASDAL members across regions to share ideas, research, and strengthen our global network.

Upcoming International Conferences:

2028 - Latin America

2032 - Europe

2036 - Africa

2040 - North America

New chapters will be added at the end of each complete rotation.

Each chapter will decide which country/state/region, within its chapter, will host the international meeting, and the host will decide on the dates (anytime between mid-June to mid-July) that the conference will be held. It is the host’s responsibility to be mindful of the region’s specific holidays.

General Conference Sessions are held every five years, and ASDAL International conferences every four years, which means they will be held around the same time every 20 years. The next General Conference Session is in 2025 and the next time it will be held in the same year as ASDAL International is 2040. The Site Planning Committee recommends that when the two conferences are scheduled for the same year, the ASDAL International Conference be held either right before or immediately after the GC session and at the closest location to the GC venue.