NATSA 2026 CONFERENCE HANDBOOK
Welcome to the NATSA 2026 Annual Conference! Please find key information for the conference below:
At-a-Glance
2026 NATSA Land Acknowledgement
NATSA acknowledges and honors the Indigenous communities native to this region, on whose ancestral and contemporary homelands and resources the Indiana University Bloomington is built. We recognize this place of meeting was, is, and will always be the home to the Myaamiaki, Lënape, Bodwéwadmik, and Saawanwa peoples. NATSA expresses profound gratitude to these sovereign nations for the opportunity to convene on this land.
As an organization composed of members with roots or connections to Taiwan, NATSA also remains acutely mindful of the parallel histories of settlement and dispossession that shape both this land and Taiwan. We strive to transform our intellectual exchange into a platform for decolonial solidarity, supporting the ongoing efforts of Indigenous peoples in Turtle Island, Taiwan, and beyond to reclaim their histories and futures.
Further Resources
Attendees interested in learning more about Indigenous communities, initiatives, and land acknowledgement practices at Indiana University may visit the First Nations Educational & Cultural Center.
Conference Policies
Below you may find our policies regarding environmentally friendly measures, social media use, and anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy. Please read them carefully before you depart for our in-person conference at Indiana University Bloomington.
Anti-Harassment Policy
NATSA strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment at its programs and events that are free from bias and aggression for all participants. The Association does not tolerate any forms of discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment.
Discrimination includes unequal treatment of participants on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal record, veteran status, or their intersection.
Discrimination also includes actions or comments that have an unequal effect on participants on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, age, religion, national origin, legal status, criminal record, or veteran status, or their intersection.
Harassment includes actions or expressions that are reasonably considered as intimidating, abusive, derogatory, demeaning, or consistently marginalizing. Harassment also includes unwanted touching, photography or recording without consent, sustained disruption of talks or other events, and the real or implied threat of physical harm.
Anyone who engages in discrimination or harassment conduct will be subject to discipline, up to and including removal of NATSA roles as staff, moderator, speaker, panelist, discussant, or participant, expulsion from the NATSA program or event, and possible revocation of membership in the association.
If anyone experiences or witnesses any violation of the NATSA’s anti-harassment policy at a NATSA program or event, they are encouraged to report instances of harassment using one or more reporting channels listed below:
  • Find NATSA Program Directors Li-Ting Chang, Yu-Chen Chuang, Yu-Han Huang , or any on-site staff for immediate support and report,
  • Report it via the NATSA Anti-Harassment Report Link. The report QR Code can be found across the conference venue. This report system is tracked by NATSA Program Directors and staff with GBV (gender-based violence) sensibility and/or related work experience. Confidentiality will be maintained as much as possible.
  • The Program Directors can also be reached at [email protected]. Reports will be treated as confidential.
We are committed to providing a harassment-free conference environment for everyone as per Indiana University’s Non-Discrimination Policy. If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, we encourage you to report it as soon as possible to a member of our team.
Social Media Use Policy
NATSA, in collaboration with the Indiana University Bloomington, may photograph, broadcast, and record some portions of the events at the conference, including through web streaming (for our public event) and photography, for the production of material distributed on our social media accounts, newsletters, and conference reports to NATSA’s partners and sponsors. Please don’t hesitate to contact NATSA’s Program Directors at [email protected] if you find your photos being featured on our social media accounts and wish them to be removed from our social media use.
Environmentally Friendly Policy
We recommend all participants avoid single-use plastics and bring environmentally friendly utensils and water bottles for their own use at the conference
Venue Guide & Local Logistics

Transportation

Transportation to Bloomington, Indiana The closest airport to IUB is the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). There are several different methods to reach campus from the airport, each with their own benefit. Shuttle The top recommendation is to take the airport shuttle (GO Express Travel) as it is the most convenient way to reach the Indiana University Bloomington campus. The shuttle journey from IND to Bloomington takes approximately 75 minutes. The shuttle makes stops both downtown and at the Biddle Hotel on campus. The current ticket price is $33 one way and runs hourly. Rideshare Rideshare apps (such as Uber or Lyft) are available from IND to Bloomington. Each ride takes approximately 60 minutes. The estimated cost is $90 one way. Car Rental & Driving Parking is generally accessible in Bloomington, and there are many car rental counters at the IND airport. The drive from the airport to Bloomington takes approximately 60 minutes. Transportation in Bloomington Bloomington Transit While in Bloomington, it is recommended to use the local bus system. A map of the service area is viewable here: https://bloomingtontransit.com/maps-and-schedules/ The fare for the Bloomington Transit Bus system is $1.00 IU Campus Bus Campus bus routes are available here: https://iubus.indiana.edu/schedules/index.html We recommend taking the F or B route on campus and getting off either at the Wells Library or Neal Marshall Center stop. All IU Campus buses are free of charge. Driving & Parking Parking is available on the IU Campus. To receive a parking permit for the entire duration of the conference, the total cost is $15. This pass will allow you to park in the EM-P or EM-S spaces, including right outside the conference venue, as well as the nearby East Garage. If you would like to reserve a pass, please contact a member of the operations team no later than June 17th, 2026.

Conference Venue

Global and International Studies Building (GISB): Main Venue The entirety of the NATSA 2026 annual conference will take place at Indiana University Bloomington. The primary building for events is the Global and International Studies Building (GISB). The full address is 355 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405. GISB Location GISB Location *Parking Information: There will be limited parking available both outside the building and in the nearby garage (East Garage). If parking in these areas, there will be an hourly fee. Alternatively, participants can purchase a one-day visitors pass from the Biddle Hotel. The price is variable for this pass. (https://parking.indiana.edu/permits/available-permits/visitor.html) Radio-Television Building (TV 251): Opening Forum TV 251 is the biggest lecture hall in the Radio-Television Building with a seating capacity of 125. It has entrances on both the first and second floors.

Dining Option

American/Italian Lennie’s Brewpub $10-20. Easygoing tavern serving local craft beers & a wide-ranging menu of eats, including gourmet pizzas. 0.3 miles approx. 5-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta $20-30. Family-owned, independent restaurant serving traditional Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta. 0.6 miles approx. 13-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Big Woods Bloomington $10-20. Relaxed restaurant & bar serving locally brewed beer & creative pub fare with live entertainment. 0.4 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Osteria Rago $20-30. Italian restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. 0.4 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Uptown Cafe $20-30. Known for Cajun/Creole-inspired fare, fresh steaks, seafood, lamb chops, and extravagant breakfast and brunch items. 0.5 miles approx. 12-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. FARMbloomington $20-30. Using “local ingredients with global flavors” to create real food, along with the largest bourbon selection in Southern Indiana. 0.5 miles approx. 12-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Asian/Middle Eastern Marco and Polo Restaurant $20-30. Authentic Uyghur, Central Asian, and Mediterranean food. 0.4 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Siam House $10-20. Thai curries, stir-fries & other dishes. 0.3 miles approx. 5-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Korea Restaurant $10-20. Authentic Korean cuisine. 0.3 miles approx. 5-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Taste of India $10-20. North & South Indian specialties served in a bright cafe with wine & beer, plus a lunch buffet. 0.4 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Samira Restaurant $20-30. Upmarket eatery serving Afghan recipes including kebabs & dumplings, plus wine. 0.6 miles approx. 12-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel Breakfast/Brunch Gables Bagels $10-20. Authentic East Coast Bagels — New York taste, Bloomington baked. The Runcible Spoon $10-20. Bustling option for casual cafe fare served all day in a whimsically decorated space with a patio. 0.3 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Bars & Pubs Upland Brewing Co $20-30. A restaurant that has been brewing ales, lagers, and sours in Bloomington, Indiana, since 1998. 1.2 miles approx. 6-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel. Nick's English Hut $10-20. A Bloomington and IU tradition since 1927. 0.4 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. The Dunnkirk Library $10-20. Speakeasy serving unique cocktails. Hidden in the back of The Upstairs Pub. Reservations and a smart-casual dress code are required. 0.4 miles approx. 8-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. Cardinal Spirits $20-30. A craft distillery, cocktail bar, and kitchen. 1.4 miles approx. 8-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel. Wineries Butler Winery and Vineyards $10-20. specializes in wines made from Indiana-grown grapes and a variety of other fruits. 9.4 miles approx. 20-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel. Oliver Winery $10-20. One of the largest wineries in the U.S., with distribution in more than 40 states. 11 miles approx. 20-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel.

Accommodation Options

Most Convenient: Biddle Hotel and Conference Center 900 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405 $169/night 10-minute walk (0.4 miles) Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington 310 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403 $183/night 30-minute walk (1.3 miles), 8-minute drive (1.8 miles) Good value (walking): Hyatt Place Bloomington 217 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404 $92/night 27-minute walk (1.2 miles), 8-minute drive (1.6 miles) Budget Friendly: Travelodge by Wyndham Bloomington 2615 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401 $51/night 28-minute walk (1.3 miles), 5-minute drive (1.3 miles) Walkable Area: Graduate by Hilton Bloomington 210 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 $201/night 20-minute walk (1 mile), 6-minute drive (1.4 miles) Great value (driving): Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington 1410 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404 $163/night 33-minute walk (1.5 miles), 7-minute drive (1.9 miles)

Sightseeing Sites & Fun Things

Cultural and Historical Attractions Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University Designed by I.M. Pei, the architect behind the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Eskenazi Museum of Art has no 90-degree angles except where structurally necessary. 0.3 miles approx. 6-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. For more information: https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/ Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center The TMBCC was established by Indiana University Professor Emeritus Thubten J. Norbu in 1979 to acquaint people with the history and culture of Tibet and to support Tibetans everywhere. Highlights include the Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple, butter sculptures, a permanent sand mandala, and many other works of art. 5.6 miles approx. 17-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel. For more information: https://tmbcc.org/ Local Events Bloomington Community Farmers' Market Every Saturday from April through October, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., local vendors sell a variety of foods & goods grown and/or made in Indiana. 0.8 miles approx. 18-minute walk from the Biddle Hotel. For more information: https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market/parking Monroe County Fair Enjoy a traditional county fair, complete with 4-H projects and competitions, a rodeo, loads of food vendors, a demolition derby, carnival rides, games, and more! The 2026 Monroe County Fair will occur June 27 through July 5. 5.7 miles approx. 19-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel. For more information: https://monroecountyfair.com/ Nature Yellowwood State Forest Located in nearby Brown County, Yellowwood State Forest was created in 1940 when federal land was leased to the State of Indiana. The land was eventually deeded to the state in 1956. 15.6 miles approx. 30-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel. Monroe Lake Camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, boating—Monroe Lake makes room for it all. As Indiana’s largest land-bound body of water, it spans nearly 11,000 surface acres with a maximum depth of 54 feet. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1960 and fully operational by 1965, the lake now welcomes over one million visitors annually. 13.6 miles approx. 27-minute drive from the Biddle Hotel.

2026 Conference Program

Day 1- Friday, June 26

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Day 2 - Saturday, June 27

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Day 3 - Sunday, June 28

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Special Events Descriptions
Day 1 - Friday, June 26

Reclaiming Voices through Film: Indigenous Documentary and Visual Sovereignty in Taiwan

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Day 2 - Saturday, June 27

Rethinking Settler Colonialism Through Ocean-Centred Perspectives

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Taiwan as Theory: Refining and Rethinking the Developmental State

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2026 Outward Workshop: Publishing, Policy, and the Job Market: A Survival Guide for Early-Career Taiwan Studies Scholars

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Writing Taiwan to the World: Language, Power, and Practice

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Taiwanese and Taiwanese-Americans in the American Midwest

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Day 3 - Sunday, June 28

Intersectionality, Visibility, and Identity in Taiwanese and Asian American Art

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Disinformation Studies in Taiwan and the Global Context

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Writing Taiwan Across Languages: A Conversation on Creativity and Translation

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Critical Racial Approaches to Reconceptualizing Taiwan: Rethinking Race and Racism across East Asia and the Pacific

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Partners and Sponsors
Co-Hosts
Taiwan Studies Initiative, Indiana University Bloomington
國立臺灣文學館 (National Museum of Taiwan Literature)

Sponsors (Taiwan)
Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange 財團法人蔣經國國際學術交流基金會
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy 財團法人臺灣民主基金會
Ministry of Education 教育部
Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica 臺灣中央研究院民族學研究所
Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica 臺灣中央研究院社會學研究所
Institute of Taiwan History, Academia Sinica 臺灣中央研究院臺灣史研究所

Sponsors (US)
The Chiu Program for Taiwan Studies, Oregon State University & The Chun and Jane Chiu Foundation
Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation 陳文成教授紀念基金會
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Indiana University Bloomington
Formosan Association for Public Affairs 台灣人公共事務會
Global Taiwan Institute
Dr. Keelung Hong
The Media School, Indiana University Bloomington
North American Taiwanese Professors’ Association 北美洲台灣人教授協會
SKB Foundation
Taiwanese American Foundation
Yafan Lu &Guan tin Chien 盧雅凡、簡冠庭
NATSA 2026 Team Directory
President & President-elect
Administration Team
Program Team
Local Team
Communications Team
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