The CEL/ELC Annual Conference 2026 will take place at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy) on 10–11 December 2026.
This year’s conference, entitled “Communicating Knowledge Across Languages: Multilingualism, Science Communication and Professional Engagement in Higher Education”, will explore the role of multilingualism in shaping more inclusive, equitable and future-oriented higher education systems.
Against a backdrop of profound transformations in higher education – including digitalisation, internationalisation, artificial intelligence and increasing societal engagement – the conference aims to foster dialogue on how languages contribute to teaching, research, science communication, professional communication and knowledge exchange across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Researchers, practitioners, policymakers and institutional leaders are invited to submit proposals for 15-20 minute presentations in English or French. Contributions may address a wide range of topics, including multilingualism and linguistic justice, language policies in higher education, multilingual publishing, science communication, professional communication, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and multilingual approaches to sustainability and social responsibility.
Abstracts (maximum 300 words), together with a short biographical note, should be submitted by 1 September 2026.
Key dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 1 September 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 1 October 2026
- Registration deadline: 15 November 2026
- Conference dates: 10-11 December 2026
For full details regarding themes, submission guidelines and registration, please consult the attached Call for Papers.
We look forward to welcoming participants from across Europe and beyond to Milan for this important discussion on multilingualism, knowledge dissemination and the future of higher education.