We are questioning…
(De)coloniality
in cultures, institutions
and the arts
Place, politics
and performance
Ghosts of the past that continue to haunt the present
What?

The End(s)
of Empire

This conference examines the intersections of place, politics and performance as they relate to the histories, legacies, and persistence of structures associated with colonial empires as well as neocolonial practices.

When?

5th & 6th
June

Where?

IADT +
Dun Laoghaire

This event is primarily held in different locations on the IADT campus in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin. We have some recreational reccomendations for around Dublin City (so make sure to check out the Events Page!).

Overview Schedule

Day 1

9:30 — 10:45

Parallel Panels (1): 1A, 1B, 1C

10:45 — 11:15

Coffee Break and Welcome

11:15 — 12:45

Parallel Panels (2): 2A + 2B + 2C

12:45 — 13:45

Lunch & ECR Networking

13:45 — 14:45

Keynote 1: Elaine Sisson

15:00 — 16:15

Parallel Panels (3): 3A + 3B + 3C

16:30 — 19:00

Wine Reception

Overview Schedule

Day 2

9:30 — 10:45

Parallel Panels (4): 4A + 4B + 4C

10:45 — 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 — 12:30

Parallel Panels (5): 5A + 5B + 5C

12:30 — 13:30

Lunch

13:00 — 13:30

New Scholars Prize

13:30 — 14:30

Keynote 2: Siân Adiseshiah

14:45 — 16:00

Parallel Panels (6): 6A + 6B + 6C

16:00 — 16:30

Conference Close

Overview

What's On?

Main Events

Keynotes &
Panel Discussions

Keynotes: Over the conference there are two keynote speakers that will be headlining each day with a 1 hour talk. The Keynote speakers for this event are; Elaine Sisson (Day 1) and Siân Adiseshiah (Day 2).

Panel Discussions: There will be 3 parallel panels
in separate rooms running at the same time in the morning, afternoon and evening. You can find out more about what will be discussed (and by who) on our schedule page!

Schedule
After Academics

Events

We will be hosting multiple social events over the course of the 2 days, including;

A Wine Reception and Book Launches evening,
an ongoing film installation (New Moon), ECR (Early Career Researcher) networking meeting & New Scholars Prize awards.

Events