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Updates & News: CFP is now closed. Thank you to all who offered abstracts. Selected speakers will be notified by September 15th, 2025.
Information for Attendees
Schedule:
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​​When: Friday, November 14 to Saturday, November 15, 2025
Where: Duke University, Smith Warehouse, Durham, NC
​Friday morning: Bay 5, ​​
Fifteen 30-minute slots, each consisting of a 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Sessions will be grouped into thematic panels when possible. You can find abstracts for the talks here.
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Download a detailed Schedule (PDF): detailed schedule pdf link.
Download the Abstracts here (PDF).
Link to the Call For Papers--closed.​​​​​​​​​​
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Hotel Suggestions:
Presenters and attendees are expected to cover their own travel and lodging.​ For your convenience, we suggest the following nearby accommodations. The closer of the two is Residence Inn, which is located just 0.2 miles (320 meters) from the event location.
A special group rate of $169 USD per night, between November 13th and 16th, is available at the Residence Inn by Marriott Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area. This special rate is available until Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (local time).
Please use the following link to reserve your stay: Book your group rate for Northeast Conference on Chinese Thought (NECCT) Duke Philosophy Department
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Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area
1108 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 • (919) 680-4440
Accessible, all-suite hotel near Duke; wheelchair-accessible transportation is available via the hotel (confirm when booking).​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
2102 West Main St, Durham, NC 27705 • (919) 286-0774
Less than a mile from Duke; free parking; free local shuttle (M–F, 7 am–3 pm; confirm hours); on-site dining.
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Dining:
Morning coffee and pastries, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and a catered dinner on Friday will be provided to those who register in advance. Click here to register! Aside from this, presenters and attendees are expected to cover their own meals.
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Popular casual fare near the campus:
"The Mad Hatter's Bakeshop offers a scratch-made selection of pastries, cakes, and desserts." Beside a WholeFoods, which has all your typical comestables and a hot lunch buffet.
Vegan options​
1802 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705
"All-day counter-serve cafe chain offering a health-focused menu of salads, bowls, smoothies & juice."
Vegan options
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Latin-inspired, Peruvian dishes
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Map:​
Smith Warehouse, Duke University--we will be at Bay 4!
114 S Buchanan Blvd, Durham, NC 27701​
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Philosophy Department, Duke University
1364 Campus Dr, Durham, North Carolina, 27705
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Parking:
Visitor Parking at Smith Warehouse (South Lot) — enter from S. Buchanan Blvd or Maxwell Ave.
Rate: $2.00/hour.
Payment: Blue Spot (Duke visitor system). See Duke’s Visitor Parking page for current details.
Accessible spaces are available in the visitor lot (display placard). Rideshare drop-off: 114 S Buchanan Blvd (Smith Warehouse, Bay 4).