The International Association for Semiotic Studies

The International Association for Semiotic Studies (IASS) is a global organization dedicated to the academic field of semiotics, which is the study of signs and symbols and how they create meaning. It brings together researchers and scholars from diverse disciplines—such as linguistics, anthropology, literature, and communication—to share knowledge, collaborate, and advance understanding of how signs influence human culture, language, and communication. The IASS organizes conferences, publishes research, and promotes the development of semiotics as a major field of study, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation in understanding how meaning is constructed and interpreted.