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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
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Important Notice

The email with electronic invitation letter has been sent to all confirmed participants. Please check your email inbox (and spam folder) accordingly. If you have not received your invitation, or if you require a specific format (e.g., for visa application purposes) or a hard copy mailed to you, please feel free to contact the organizing committee. Printed copies will also be available at the on-site registration desk for those who prefer to collect them there.

In addition, a separate email with detailed instructions on registration, payment, and final abstract submission was sent in mid-February. If you have not received that notification, please contact the committee as soon as possible to ensure a smooth process.

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important occasion for scholars and researchers working on Chinese linguistics across the globe to present original and unpublished research work in all subfields of linguistics on a great variety of the Chinese languages or other languages of China.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
Banquet Registration Deadline Jun 7, 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.

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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.