20th Edition ยท August 20โ€“22, 2026

Asian Association for
Sport Management
Conference 2026

"Aging Society: Challenges and Opportunityin Sport Management and Innovation"

In conjunction with KUSHS International Conference on Sports Science and Health

๐Ÿ“Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok
๐Ÿ—“๏ธAugust 20โ€“22, 2026
๐Ÿ›๏ธHosted by Kasetsart University
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Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

About the Conference

20th AASM Conference
Bangkok 2026

The 20th Asian Association for Sport Management Conference (AASM 2026) is held in conjunction with the KUSHS International Conference on Sports Science and Health, bringing together leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from across Asia and beyond.

This year's theme โ€” "Aging Society: Challenges and Opportunity in Sport Management and Innovation" โ€” reflects the growing importance of addressing the needs of aging populations through sport, health science, and innovative management strategies.

Hosted by the Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Kasetsart University and the Sport Management Association of Thailand (SMAT), the conference will take place at the prestigious Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok.

20th
Edition
3
Conference Days
Asia
Wide Participation
2026
Bangkok
Active aging and sport in Bangkok
Aug 20โ€“22
BANGKOK 2026

Timeline

Important Dates

March 15, 2026
๐Ÿ“ข Call for Papers Opens
April 1, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Registration Opens
June 30, 2026
๐Ÿ“„ Abstract Submission Deadline
July 10, 2026
โœ‰๏ธ Abstract Acceptance Notification
July 20, 2026
๐Ÿ’ณ Early Registration & Payment Deadline
July 31, 2026
๐Ÿ“‘ Full Paper Submission Deadline (Optional)
July 21 โ€“ Aug 19
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Regular Registration & Payment
Aug 20โ€“22, 2026
๐Ÿจ On-site Registration & Payment
August 20, 2026
๐Ÿƒ Optional Tour / Sport Science Workshop
August 21โ€“22, 2026
๐ŸŽ“ Conference Days

Participate

Registration

Early Registration
April 1 โ€“ July 20, 2026
Regular Registration
July 21 โ€“ August 19, 2026
On-site Registration
August 20โ€“22, 2026
CategoryEarly
Apr 1 โ€“ Jul 20
Regular
Jul 21 โ€“ Aug 19
On-site
Aug 20โ€“22
ProfessionalUSD 200USD 250USD 300
Student
* Valid student card required
USD 150USD 200USD 250
Local ProfessionalTHB 3,000THB 3,500THB 4,000
Local StudentTHB 2,000THB 2,500THB 3,500
SMAT MemberTHB 2,500โ€”โ€”

Conference Package Includes

  • Conference proceedings in electronic files (available for download)
  • A conference souvenir
  • 2 Lunches & coffee/tea breaks at the conference venue
  • 1 Gala Dinner
  • E-certificate of participation

Register Online

Online registration is available through the official conference website. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and benefit from reduced fees.

Early Bird Deadline: July 20, 2026
Register at aasm2026.kasetsart.org

Research

Call for Papers

We invite sport management and sports science researchers to submit academic research abstracts for oral and poster presentations.
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

๐ŸŽค
Oral Presentation
15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A
๐Ÿ“‹
Poster Presentation
90 cm ร— 120 cm board
โ€บSport Governance and Policy
โ€บHuman Resource Management in Sport Organizations
โ€บStrategy, Leadership and Stakeholder Management in Sport
โ€บSport Marketing and Sponsorship
โ€บSport Consumer Behavior
โ€บSport Events and Tourism
โ€บSport Media, Public Relations and Communication
โ€บE-Sport and Technology Management
โ€บSport Facility Management
โ€บSport Finance and Economics
โ€บSport Law, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport
โ€บPublic Health and Physical Activity Management
โ€บSport History, Socio-Cultural Perspectives
โ€บOlympic Movement and Legacy Management
โ€บSport Management Education
โ€บBroader, New and Critical Aspects of Sport Management

Submission Guidelines

LengthNot exceed 800 words (excluding author names and references, max 6 references)
FormatTimes New Roman, font size 12, single line spacing, no text design features
LanguageEnglish only, following APA formatting and style guide
TitleBrief, capitalize first letter of each word, no abbreviations
AuthorsInclude names, institutional affiliation, and email of principal author
Author LimitsMaximum 1 paper first-authored and 3 papers co-authored
Review ProcessAll abstracts subjected to blind review

Abstract Structure

1Objectives
2Theoretical Background and Literature Review
3Methodology
4Results/Findings and Discussion
5Conclusion
6References
File naming format:
2026AASM โ€“ [Short Title]_Surname
e.g., 2026AASM_Sponsorship Effectiveness_Kutintara

Submit to Your Country Representative (Sport Management)

CountryEmailPerson in Charge
Japan[email protected]Editorial Board of JJSM
Korea[email protected]Dr. Jang, WonSeok (Eric)
Philippines[email protected]Ms. Geraldine Bernardo
Singapore[email protected]Dr. G. Balasekaran
TaiwanGoogle FormYu-Wu Lee
Thailand[email protected]Editorial Board of MSMJ
Other Countries[email protected]Dr. Issadee Kutintara

* For Sport Science (all countries): [email protected] โ€” Dr. Issadee Kutintara

Schedule

Tentative Program

* Schedule is subject to change based on number of presentations and other conditions

Conference Day 1

08:30โ€“09:30
Registration
๐Ÿ“ Hotel
09:30โ€“10:00
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Speech by KU President and VIPs
10:00โ€“10:45
Special Speech
10:45โ€“11:00
Coffee Break (All)
11:00โ€“12:00
Keynote Session 1
12:00โ€“13:00
Lunch (All) / AASM General Assembly (with lunch)
13:15โ€“15:00
Panel Discussion 1 (AASM) / Panel Discussion 2 (SHS)
15:00โ€“15:15
Coffee Break (All)
15:15โ€“16:00
Opening Ceremony of Poster Presentation
16:00โ€“18:00
Oral Presentations 1 / Oral Presentations SHS
18:00โ€“21:00
Gala Dinner (All participants)
๐Ÿ“ Hotel
Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok

Location

Conference Venue

Miracle Grand Convention Hotel

Bangkok, Thailand

miraclegrandhotel.com
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ
Conference Dates
August 21โ€“22, 2026
๐Ÿƒ
Pre-Conference Activities
August 20, 2026 โ€” Optional Tour & Sport Science Workshop @ KU Kamphaengsaen
๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Hosted by
Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Kasetsart University & Sport Management Association of Thailand
โœˆ๏ธ
How to Get There
Accessible from Don Mueang (DMK) and Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airports

Get in Touch

Contact Us

๐Ÿ‘ค

Dr. Issadee Kutintara

Organizing Committee

๐Ÿ‘ค

Dr. Pornchai Trusjaithum

Organizing Committee

[email protected]
+66 84 878 4589

Organizing Committee

20th Asian Association for Sport Management Conference 2026
Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Kasetsart University Kamphaengsaen Campus
1 Moo 6 Malaiman Road, Kamphaengsaen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66 34 355 258  |  Mobile: +66 81 890 8261