Philadelphia
April 15 -17, 2027
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Conference Venue
Conference Venue
Philadelphia Community College is the host campus for the 2027 conference.
The ASDP Alumni Organization is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Community College and the University of Pennslyvania with its conference events. Philadelphia Community College will be the host for all academic sessions and panels.
Then University of Pennsylvania is the host to the ASDP receptions.
Conference Workshop
Conference Workshop
Prior to the ASDP Conference, the Community College of Philadelphia's CCP) Center for International Understanding is hosting a free Africa/Asia Faculty Workshop on Thursday, April 15, 2027. All ASDP conference participants are invited to the workshop and to indicate their plan to attend on the registration form (launches November 5).
Workshop General Schedule:
11:20 A.M.: Faculty will discuss learning about Africa/Asia through short-term study abroad courses and ESL student involvement in an International Festival.
1:00–2:30 P.M.: Barbara Simmons and Christopher Williams will speak on Realities and Connections between China and Africa
2:30 P.M.: A refreshment break will be available for late arrivals.
3:00-4:15 P.M.: Professor Roger Ames will speak on “Why Cross Continental Divides?”, followed by further discussion.
Thursday Dinner in Chinatown: Following the CCP workshop, there will be an optional 7 P.M. dinner in Chinatown. If you plan to attend, the dinner costs $30 (excluding beverages) and can be paid on the registration form (after November 5).
Additional conference details will be forthcoming.
Hotel Information Forthcoming.
There is not a single conference hotel but the ASDP Alumni Organization will recommend some soon.
Conference Location:
1751 Callowhill St,
Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Plane
The conference airport is PHL - Philadelphia International Airport, which is an American Airlines hub and is served by all national carriers and several other international carriers.
Train
Philadelphia is served by Amtrak and is on the East Coast's main transportation corridor. Philadelphia's main train station is William H. Gray III 30th Street Station (located at 2955 Market Street).
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