The Islands of the World international conference series is ISISA’s flagship gathering, occurring on an annual or biennial basis and bringing together multidisciplinary small island researchers from around the world.
Next conference: 21st Islands of the World Conference, Curaçao, 6-10 June 2027
| Edition | Year | Location | Host/Organiser | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 2029 | Yokohama | Yokohama National University | |
| 22 | 2028 | Gozo | University of Malta | |
| 21 | 2029 | Curaçao | RE-Quest Research & Consultancy | |
| 20 | 2026 | Shinan | Mokpo National University | Abstracts, Programme |
| 19 | 2024 | Lombok | IPB University | Programme |
| 18 | 2022 | Zadar | University of Zadar | Abstracts |
| 17 | 2021 | Newfoundland (Virtual) | Memorial University of Newfoundland | |
| 16 | 2018 | Leeuwarden & Terschelling | Waddenacademie | Programme |
| 15 | 2017 | Kangaroo Island | Kangaroo Island Council | |
| 14 | 2016 | Lesvos | University of the Aegean | |
| 13 | 2014 | Penghu | National Penghu University of Science and Technology & Penghu County Government | Programme |
| 12 | 2012 | Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI) | H. Lavity Stoutt Community College | Poster |
| 11 | 2010 | Bornholm | Centre for Regional and Tourism Research | Poster |
| 10 | 2008 | Jeju | Cheju National University | Poster |
| 9 | 2006 | Maui | University of Hawai’i | Poster |
| 8 | 2004 | Kinmen | National University of Taiwan | Poster |
| 7 | 2002 | Prince Edward Island | University of Prince Edward Island | Poster |
| 6 | 2000 | Isle of Skye | Global Islands Network | Poster |
| 5 | 1998 | Mauritius | Mauritius Institute of Education | Poster |
| 4 | 1994 | Okinawa | ? | Poster |
| 3 | 1992 | Nassau | ? (Formal Founding of ISISA) | Poster |
| 2 | 1988 | Tasmania | University of Tasmania (Pre-ISISA Network Meeting) | |
| 1 | 1986 | Victoria, British Columbia | Inaugural Island Scholars Meeting |
Do you have Programmes or Abstract Books from past Islands of the World conferences that we are missing? If so, please send these to the web manager (agrydehoj@islanddynamics.org).