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15th Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN)
Meeting


We are delighted to announce that the 15th Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN) Meeting will be held in Bandung, Indonesia, from 13 to 15 October 2025. The SEAAN Meeting is a regional platform to share the latest advancements in astronomy and astrophysics, foster collaborations, and strengthen the Southeast Asian astronomical community. We warmly invite you to participate in this dynamic gathering of minds and ideas.

Hosted at the Center for Research and Community Services (CRCS) Building, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), this event brings together professional and early-career astronomers, researchers, educators, and students from Southeast Asia and beyond.

This meeting will be held in a hybrid format: online access is limited to participants outside Indonesia, while those based in Indonesia are expected to attend in person.


Topics of Discussion

Participants are encouraged to present and discuss recent developments in the following areas:

  • Planetary Science
  • Stellar Physics
  • Galaxies and Cosmology
  • Multi-messenger Astronomy
  • Instrumentation in Astronomy
  • Theoretical Astrophysics
  • Public Outreach, Education, and Popularization of Astronomy
  • Astronomical History and Heritage

Invited Speakers

  • M. Honma (NAOJ, Japan)
    “Current Status of NAOJ and Collaboration EAMA-SEAAN”

  • Pedro Russo (Leiden University, The Netherlands)
    “Science Communication”

  • E. Sungging Mumpuni (BRIN, Indonesia)
    “Progress of the Construction of National Observatory of Timau, and Science Prospects”

  • Orapin Riyaprao (NARIT, Thailand)
    “Collaboration in Archeo and Ethno- Astronomy among South East Asia Countries”

  • Taufiq Hidayat (ITB, Indonesia)
    “Development of Radio Astronomy in Indonesia and Networking in South East Asia Countries”

Scientific Organizing Committee

  1. Hakim Malasan, Indonesia (Chair of SEAAN)
  2. Abel Yang, Singapore (Vice Chair of SEAAN, Country Representative)
  3. Boonrucksar Soonthornthum, Thailand (Past-Chair of SEAAN)
  4. Puji Irawati, Thailand (NARIT)
  5. Luis Soares, Timor Leste (Country Representative)
  6. Hesti R.T. Wulandari, Indonesia (Country Representative)
  7. Hazzary Ahmad, Brunei Darussalam (Country Representative)
  8. Rosario Ramos, The Philippines (Country Representative)
  9. Norhazliza Yusof, Malaysia (Country Representative)
  10. Saran Poshyachinda, Thailand (Country Representative)
  11. Tharith Sriv, Cambodia (Country Representative)
  12. Pham Ngoc Diep, Vietnam (Country Representative)
  13. Bounpone Sayasene, Lao PDR (Country Representative)
  14. Yee Yee Oo, Myanmar (Country Representative, Co-chair of Working Group 5 Public Outreach/Education and Popularization of Astronomy)
  15. Koichiro Sugiyama, Thailand (Chair of Working Group 1 Radio Astronomy)
  16. E. Sungging Mumpuni, Indonesia (Chair of Working Group 2 Optical Astronomy)
  17. N.Q. Lan, Vietnam (Co-chair of Working Group 3 Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology)
  18. Hasan A. Kassim, Malaysia (Co-chair of Working Group 3 Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology)
  19. Dhani Herdiwijaya, Indonesia (Chair of Working Group 4 Cosmic Rays and Solar Physics)
  20. Khin Than Tint, Myanmar (Co-chair of Working Group 5 Public Outreach/ Education and Popularization of Astronomy)
  21. Orapin Riyaprao, Thailand (Chair of Working Group 6 History and Heritage)

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

  1. Hesti R.T. Wulandari (ITB) – Chair
  2. Kiki Vierdayanti (ITB)
  3. Aprilia (ITB)
  4. M. Ikbal Arifyanto (ITB)
  5. Fargiza A. M. Mulki (ITB)
  6. Anton Timur Jaelani (ITB)
  7. Lucky Puspitarini (ITB)
  8. Muthia Dewi (ITB)
  9. Rhorom Priyatikanto (BRIN)
  10. Judhistira Aria Utama (UPI)
  11. Avivah Yamani (Langit Selatan)
  12. Robiatul Muztaba (ITERA)

The conference management system will cover several important processes of the meeting, including:

  1. Registration
  2. Abstract Submission
  3. Payment
  4. Full Paper Submission

All of these processes will be managed through the system available at the link below:

https://confbeam.org/2025/seaan/kfz/

This link contains detailed guidelines for each process; therefore, please read and follow them carefully.


Registration & Abstract Submission

[IMPORTANT] To submit an abstract, you must create an account first. Then you can submit your abstracts by logging in to your account. The whole submission process is done fully online (NOT by email) to guarantee smooth administration. Letter of Acceptance (LoA) and Letter of Invitation (LoI) can be downloaded directly from your account once your abstract is accepted to be presented at the conference.

For participants, please register via the aforementioned link.


Payment of Registration Fees

[IMPORTANT] After making the payment, you MUST upload the payment proof through your account (NOT Email). you can upload by logging in to the online system. Payment receipt can be downloaded directly from your account once your payment is confirmed by the committee.

Registration Fees

  1. Presenter (on site): IDR 1,250,000 (USD 80)
  2. Presenter (online): USD 50
    This type of participants are limited to those outside Indonesia.
  3. Sit-in Participant/non-presenter (on site): IDR 750,000

Publication Fees

  1. SEAAN Proceedings with ISBN: Free of charge.
  2. Scopus-Indexed Proceedings: USD 150

The registration fees apply to participants who wish to attend the SEAAN Meeting, whether or not they intend to publish their articles.


Publication

We are pleased to offer participants the opportunity to publish their peer-reviewed manuscripts in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS) by the Institute of Physics (IOP).

The following are the publication requirements:

  1. An author is only permitted to write or be involved in the writing of a maximum of two papers in a single issue.
  2. Papers are written following the guidelines and templates provided .
  3. Papers will undergo a thorough peer review process before being accepted for publication.
  4. The publication fee for a paper in JPCS is USD 150 (including tax). This fee must be paid at the time of full paper submission to JPCS later, together with the author’s decision to proceed with publication.
    Please note that this payment is separate from, and not included in, the conference registration fee.

Important Notice on Article Length and Submission Deadline

We would like to inform all authors that the maximum length for articles (full papers) to be published in both the JPCS and the ISBN proceedings is six (6) pages. Kindly ensure that your submission complies with this requirement.

Furthermore, please be reminded that the submission deadline for full papers is 15 November 2025.

We thank you for your kind attention and cooperation.


Payment

A verified payment serves as the confirmation of participants’ completed registration. Kindly upload your proof of payment through your Konfrenzi account, where it will be verified by the committee. Payments may be made via the virtual account (VA) provided in the details below:

  • Name: ITB-15th SEAAN
  • Bank Name: BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)
  • VA Number: 7020902040601125

For alternative payments, you may pay via QRIS by scanning the QR code below. Please ensure the amount matches your fee type (registration/publication).

QRIS code

July 1, 2025: Abstract submission opens

July 1, 2025: Abstract submission opens

July 1, 2025: Abstract submission opens

Abstract submission deadline: August 5, 2025

Abstract decision notification: August 25, 2025

Registration opens : August 25, 2025

September 15, 2025: Registration deadline

October 13–15, 2025: Conference dates

Full paper submission deadline: November 15, 2025

Venue

The meeting will take place at the Center for Research and Community Services (CRCS) Building, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Jalan Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

Venue Map

Registration Fee:


  • Presenter: IDR 1,250,000 (USD 80)
  • Sit-in Participant: To Be Announced (TBA)

The registration fee applies to participants who wish to attend the SEAAN Meeting and present their articles. This fee covers the publication cost in the SEAAN Proceedings, which includes an ISBN. For participants interested in publishing their articles in Scopus-Indexed Proceedings, the fee will be announced later.

Publication Fee:


  • SEAAN Proceedings with ISBN: Included in the registration fee.
  • Scopus-Indexed Proceedings: To Be Announced (TBA)

Documentation

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Transportation & Accommodation

The SEAAN Meeting 2025 will bring together leading experts and passionate participants in astronomy education and research, fostering collaboration and partnerships across Southeast Asia and beyond.

The program will feature keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations, and conclude with an excursion to the Bosscha Observatory and a public lecture. This diverse agenda offers rich opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional networking, and educational advancement.

To ensure the smooth conduct of the meeting, Terms of Reference and essential guidelines have been prepared for invited speakers, presenters, online participants, and sit-in attendees. Details are provided below.

Term of Reference for Presenters

Program

Program