The 3rd Humanitas Nexus Conference: Unveiling the Diversity of Humanities(DH26)
Locations
- U.S.A. (Offline): Long Island City, NY
- Online: Link to be provided by the organizer
Date & Details
- Date: March 30, 2026
- Mode: Hybrid (New York | Online)
Introduction
Building on the success of our 2025 gathering, the 3rd Humanitas Nexus Conference, hosted by the American Life and Science Association (ALSA), returns in March 2026. This premier event serves as a global crossroads for scholars, artists, and cultural practitioners dedicated to exploring the pulse of the humanities in an era of rapid social and technological change.
As we transition into 2026, the conference will shift its lens toward the dynamic tension between historical preservation and future-facing innovation. Key themes for this session include the ethics of digital heritage, the evolution of social movements in the 21st century, and the power of cross-cultural narratives in fostering global diplomacy.
Through a curated selection of keynote addresses, interdisciplinary panels, and interactive workshops, the 3rd Humanitas Nexus Conference offers a vital platform for:
- Interdisciplinary Inquiry: Examining how the arts and history inform modern policy and identity.
- Cultural Advocacy: Strategizing the preservation of diverse narratives in an increasingly digitized world.
- Global Collaboration: Connecting thought leaders from New York to Beijing to forge new pathways in cultural research.
We invite you to join this collective journey as we continue to unveil the complexities of the human experience and shape the intellectual landscape of tomorrow.
Conference Agenda
| Time (EST) | Session Title | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Opening Remarks & Welcome Address | |
| 09:00 - 10:15 | Keynote I: Inclusive Narratives: Intersectionality in the Modern Academy | Zulqarnain Mushtaq, (MIT-Global Scale) |
| 10:15 - 11:00 | Coffee Break / Virtual Networking | — |
| 11:00 - 12:15 | Keynote II: Digital Platform Governance & International Trade Regulation | Dr. Wei He (Xi'an Jiaotong University) |
| 12:15 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Q & A | |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Closing Remarks |
Keynote Speakers
Zulqarnain Mushtaq
Design and Innovation
Associate Professor
MIT-Global Scale
Wei He
Law
Doctor
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Editorial Team
Editor-in-chief
Murtaza Hussain (Xi'an Jiaotong University)
Associate Editor
Zulqarnain Mushtaq (MIT-Global Scale)
Editorial Board Member
Muhammad Idrees (Govt. College University Faisalabad) , Wei He (Xi'an Jiaotong University)
All submissions will be screened and peer-reviewed by the reviewers with MDs, PHDs, Doctors of Engineering and associate professors from the universities and research institutes worldwide.
The peer-review process will be double-blind peer-review.
