We invite papers on any aspect of the history of pirates, brigands and smugglers in the Indian Ocean World - defined as a macro-region running from Africa through the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Australasia and the Far East - from early times to the preent day. Registration $200 ($100 for students). Those interested in submitting papers should send a title and 1-2 paragraph abstract to Gwyn Campbell (gwyn.campbell@mcgill.ca) by 15 december 2017.