Conference Program
- The committee is still finalizing the program.
DAY 1, Thursday, 13 November 2025
| Time (GMT+7) | Program | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00-09.00 | Registration and Zoom Opens | Driyarkara Meeting Room |
| 09.00-09.15 | Opening Prayer & National Anthem | |
| 09.15-09.25 | Welcome Note from the University President of USD | |
| 09.25-09.45 | Welcome Note and Introduction from ASLEASEAN | |
| 09.45-10.00 | Cultural Performance | |
| 10.00-10.15 | Photo Session | |
| 10.15-10.45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10.45-11.45 | Plenary Session 1 “Waters in Crisis: Postcolonial Narratives of Environmental Justice in Asian Literature“ by Professor Novita Dewi (Universitas Sanata Dharma, Yogyakarta, Indonesia) | |
| 11.45-13.00 | Lunch Break | Faculty of Letters Building |
| 13.00-14.30 | Parallel Session 1 (Click for the details) | |
| 14.30-15.00 | Coffee Break | |
| 15.00-16.30 | Parallel Session 2 (click for the details) | |
| 17.00-19.00 | Welcoming Dinner |
DAY 2, Friday, 14 November 2025
| Time (GMT+7) | Program | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 07.00-08.00 | Registration and Zoom Opens | Faculty of Letters Building |
| 08.00-09.30 | Parallel Session 3 (click for the details) | |
| 09.30-10.00 | Coffee Break | |
| 10.00-11.30 | Parallel Session 4 click for the details | |
| 12.30-13.00 | Lunch Break | |
| 13.00-14.00 | Plenary Session 2 “Ovid’s Epic Poem, Metamorphoses: Global Ecological Consciousness from Ancient Rome” by Prof. Steven Green (National University of Singapore) | Driyarkara Meeting Room |
| 14.00-14.30 | Publishing with ASLE | |
| 14.30-15.30 | Closing Remarks |
Day 3, Saturday, 15 November 2025 – ECOTOUR: PLUNYON TREKKING
As part of the 13th LSC in collaboration with the 6th ASLE-ASEAN Ecocritical Conference, the organizing committee is planning to offer an ecocultural tour for onsite participants. This optional program is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, and participants may choose whether or not to join. Those interested in joining the tour will be required to register separately.
The ecotour combines natural beauty, ecological education, and the fresh atmosphere of the foothills of Mount Merapi. Plunyon area and the Kali Kuning river have been known as destinations for nature lovers. The places offer iconic photo spots in Yogyakarta with Mount Merapi as the photo background. The trekking route in this area combines cool forests, sweeping green hills, and refreshing river paths.
The ecotour includes the biodiversity education content. The trekking guides will introduce various flora and fauna native to Merapi. The guides will explain the ecological roles of the flora and fauna in maintaining the ecosystem balance. The participants will learn the vegetation that prevents erosion, insect pollinators, and the flowing river sustaining wildlife. The tour will start at 7:00 in the morning from the Plunyon area. Participants will be invited to follow a 2–3 km route that typically takes 3–4 hours. The route includes hill passes and river flows, with several rest stops. The tour finishes at around 11:00 a.m., followed by lunch in a restaurant near the ecotour site.
The tourism trend in Plunyon has been steadily developing in recent years. The destination is often crowded with domestic tourists seeking short, healthy, and experiential nature activities. Post-pandemic, the trend for nature-based travel has grown stronger, making Plunyon a popular choice for weekenders and educational groups. This conservation-focused morning trek offers a form of responsible tourism and an opportunity to get closer to Merapi’s natural surroundings.
ECOTOUR REGISTRATION
The tour is optional. The conference presenters and participants may choose whether they join the tour or not. To join the ecotour please register by filling the registration form (click the registration button). Here are the details of the ecotour registration:
Ecotour fee: 600.000IDR or 40USD (the fee includes: site retribution, tour guide, transportation, snack, and lunch).
Payment: via WISE or Bank Transfer to Account name: Theresia Enny Anggraini, Account number: 705715289900, SWIFT Code: BNIAIDJA.
Registration period: 1-20 October 2025
Click the button above to fill out the registration form
The tour is co-organized by LSC Committee and Nusantara Wilderness. Nusantara Wilderness is an eco-adventure company that offers experiences exploring Indonesia’s natural and cultural landscapes. We offer insect explorations, wildlife tours, fishing tours, geo-trekking, and traditional culinary experiences, all with a passion for education, conservation, and adventure.
Visit Natural Wilderness Instagram: