Upcoming Conference: ‘Adaptation in the Cross-Media Era: Young Scholar Forum’ at Shandong University
The Association of Adaptation Studies is delighted to announce the upcoming conference, ‘Adaptation in the Cross-Media Era: Young Scholar Forum’, taking place from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shandong University (Hongjialou Campus, Jinan, China).
The forum is organised with the generous support and collaboration of Adaptation (Oxford University Press) and Literature Compass.
About the Forum:
As media convergence continues to reshape contemporary culture, adaptation studies stands as a vital crossroads connecting literature, screen, theatre, gaming, and digital culture. From the retelling of canonical works to the adaptation of web literature IPs and emerging AI-generated content, adaptation serves as a primary engine of cultural production and the renewal of meaning in the cross-media landscape.
Following the completion of peer review and delegate selection, this forum convenes an exciting cohort of emerging scholars and researchers from across institutions. The discussions will centre on key dimensions of cross-media adaptation, including:
- Theoretical dialogues between global frameworks and local perspectives
- The cross-media adaptation history of world and Chinese classics
- Web literature, IP culture, and the creative industries
- Theatrical, stage, and contemporary performance adaptations
- Video games, animation, and digital media
- Artificial intelligence and emerging paradigms of adaptation
Event Details:
- Dates: 6–8 November 2026
- Venue: Hongjialou Campus, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Host: School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shandong University
- Supporting Journals: Adaptation (OUP), Literature Compass (Wiley)
- Convenors: Prof. Wei Feng
We wish all delegates and convenors a stimulating and successful gathering!
