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IACL-32

The 32nd Annual Conference of the
International Association of Chinese Linguistics

June 12-14, 2026
Guangzhou, China
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Important Notice

  1. Updated Payment Method: Please refer to recent conference emails or the "Conference Registration" page and use the updated QR code to complete the payment. Please do not transfer the registration fee to the previously announced bank account.
  2. Updated Registration Fees: The early-bird rate has ended. Standard registration fees apply from May 1, 2026. The organizing committee is currently verifying payment records with the Finance Office and will send confirmation emails as soon as possible to participants who completed payment before April 30.
  3. Conference Banquet: The conference banquet will no longer require a separate fee. All participants are warmly welcome to attend the banquet on the evening of June 13. For those who have already paid the banquet fee, the organizing committee will arrange refunds through the original payment method as soon as possible.
  4. Preliminary Program: The preliminary program will be released in mid-May. Please check conference emails and the conference website for updates. If you have any specific requests regarding your presentation time, please contact the organizing committee by email at iacl32@163.com as soon as possible.

About IACL-32

The International Association of Chinese Linguistics (IACL) is the only international professional organization devoted to the promotion of scientific research on Chinese linguistics/languages. Since its establishment in 1992, IACL has held its annual conference at various leading institutions in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia.

The event serves as an important occasion for scholars and researchers working on Chinese linguistics across the globe to present original and unpublished research work in all subfields of linguistics on a great variety of the Chinese languages or other languages of China.

The 32nd Annual Conference (IACL-32) will take place on June 12-14, 2026, hosted by Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, P.R. China. We are happy to invite scholars and students in relevant fields to join the event in Guangzhou.

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline Dec 8, 2025
Notification of Acceptance ~Jan 15, 2026
Early Bird / Final Abstract / Membership Apr 30, 2026
Conference Registration Jun 11, 2026
Conference Sessions Jun 12-14, 2026

Conference Information

Call for Papers

Submit your abstract for oral presentations on Chinese linguistics research.

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Awards

Young Scholar Award (YSA), MJH Award, and Interdisciplinary Research Award.

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Registration

Registration open. Early bird rate until April 30, 2026.

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Venue

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China.

Accommodation

Host Institution

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Center for Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is a prestigious public university located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Known for its strong programs in foreign languages and international studies, GDUFS is an ideal venue for hosting IACL-32.

The Center for Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at GDUFS is a leading research institution in the field of linguistics in China, with extensive experience in organizing international academic conferences.