A China-America Student Conference delegate in traditional clothing practices brush calligraphy surrounded by scrolls.
Five student delegates strike fun poses on the steps of a university building during the Japan-America Student Conference.

Conferences

A student speaks into a microphone during a formal session at an International Student Conference roundtable.
Four student delegates smile for a selfie with the ocean and sunset behind them during the Korea-America Student Conference.
Two Korea-America Student Conference delegates embrace at the end of a program session, highlighting cross-cultural friendship.

Ready to join 90+ years of student diplomacy? Choose your conference and start an experience that will shape your future.

Three Conferences, One Mission

Large group of American and Japanese delegates at the 77th Japan-America Student Conference holding a banner together.

Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)

3 weeks • Alternates US/Japan

The original student diplomacy program. Dive deep into US-Japan relations through seminars, cultural immersion, and lifelong connections. JASC shaped leaders like Henry Kissinger and continues to influence policy and business across the Pacific.

2026: United States • Applications open: Oct. 17, 2025

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Delegates at the 18th Korea-America Student Conference pose with certificates and a banner in New York City.

Korea-America Student Conference (KASC)

3 weeks • Alternates US/Korea

Explore the dynamic US-Korea relationship through the lens of the next generation. From technology and pop culture to security and trade, KASC tackles the issues shaping our interconnected world.

2026: United States • Applications open: Oct. 21, 2025

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Delegates at the 5th China-America Student Conference pose with banner in a lecture hall in Shanghai.

China-America Student Conference (ChASC)

3 weeks • visits both countries during conference

The newest addition to our family. Navigate one of the world's most important bilateral relationships through student-led dialogue, cultural exchange, and collaborative problem-solving.

2026: United States & China • Applications open: Fall 2025

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Why International Student Conferences?

🎯 Student-Led Dialogue

You’re not a spectator — you run the show. Students set the themes, lead the conversations, and drive the program.

🌏 Cultural Immersion

Step out of the classroom. Live with host families, explore new cities, and share daily life with peers abroad.

🤝 Lifelong Network

Join 6,000+ alumni across business, government, academia, arts, and media.

📈 Real Impact

From CEOs to diplomats to artists, ISC alumni shape the world, and many trace it back to their conference.

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Henry Kissinger
JASC 12 Alumnus, Former U.S. Secretary of State
Henry Kissinger
JASC 12 Alumnus, Former U.S. Secretary of State

I had had little opportunity, in this post-war period, to meet and exchange views informally with Japanese people. The JASC provided that opportunity, and from it came many valuable new perspectives on Japanese culture and society. It was also at that time that my interest was awakened in Japanese artistic and aesthetic traditions, an appreciation which remains with me to this day.

JASC 12 Alumnus, Former U.S. Secretary of State
Emily Krmpotich
KASC 12 Delegate & KASC 13 Executive Committee Member
Emily Krmpotich
KASC 12 Delegate & KASC 13 Executive Committee Member

KASC gave me lasting friendships and meaningful bonds with peers in South Korea. It helped me see the country beyond Western media narratives and share what I learned with my community. I’ll always look back on this experience with gratitude and hope every student, American or Korean, has the chance to participate in such a profoundly impactful conference like KASC.

KASC 12 Delegate & KASC 13 Executive Committee Member
Elijah Weaver
ChASC 2 Delegate
Elijah Weaver
ChASC 2 Delegate

I believe the interpersonal relationships I formed through ChASC provided a space for personal growth, education, and debate. As a cohort, we were able to exchange ideas on the complex topic of China-U.S. relations.

ChASC 2 Delegate

Alumni Voices

Black-and-white photo of American students boarding a ship to Japan for one of the earliest Japan-America Student Conferences.
An American and Japanese student delegate smile together during the Japan-America Student Conference in the 1970s, reflecting the cross-cultural friendships built through the program.

Explore Past Conferences

Over 100 conferences have been held across 40+ cities in the U.S. and Asia. Explore the archive to see where we’ve been and what generations of students have accomplished.

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A Japanese host helps an American delegate into a kimono during a Japan-America Student Conference cultural exchange in 1980
Black-and-white photo of American and Japanese student delegates walking side by side during an early Japan-America Student Conference, symbolizing the program’s 90-year legacy of dialogue.

Don't just study international relations — live them.

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Scenic view of Mount Fuji framed by blooming cherry blossoms, representing the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) and cultural exchange in Japan.
Traditional hanok rooftops line a quiet street in Bukchon Hanok Village, with Seoul Tower visible in the background at sunrise.
A bronze guardian lion sits before the richly detailed Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing’s Forbidden City, symbolizing China’s imperial history and cultural heritage.