Conference Theme:

Exploring the Intersections of Language, Technology, and Society: Advancing Internationalization, Sustainability, and Inclusive Development.

Language, Society, and Identity in a Multicultural World

• Theoretical and applied linguistics in understanding societal and cultural dynamics.
• Language as a medium of identity, power, and social cohesion in multilingual societies.
• Language and nationhood: standardization, policy, and national identity formation.
• Media and representation: how literature, film, and digital media shape linguistic identities.
• Intergenerational perspectives on language use, continuity, and change.
• Language and gender: How language reflects and reinforces gender identities and power structures.
• Exophonic English literature by Pakistani writers: Exploring linguistic creativity and identity.
• The role of multilingualism in literary expression and cultural representation.
• Code-switching and hybrid linguistic styles in contemporary South Asian literature.

Technology, AI, and Language Education: Advancing Global Learning

• AI-driven tools for multilingual education and equitable access to learning.
• The role of AI and digital platforms in language acquisition and literacy development.
• Enhancing Pakistan’s EdTech sector for international collaboration and digital learning.
• Assistive technologies for inclusive communication: speech-to-text, sign language recognition, and accessibility for diverse learners.
• Natural Language Processing and its impact on automated language learning and assessment.
• Neurolinguistic programming and its applications in language learning and cognitive development.

Linguistic Rights, Policy, and Governance in the Digital Era

• Language policy and planning for education, curriculum design, and linguistic equity.
• Balancing national language promotion with minority language preservation.
• Case studies on Pakistan’s linguistic landscape.
• Politics of language in critical applied linguistics: language ideologies, power, and control.
• National and institutional strategies for providing linguistic resources in indigenous languages.
• Policy frameworks for preserving linguistic diversity in educational curricula.
• The role of AI and language technology in facilitating linguistic justice and equitable access.

Sustainability, Endangered Languages, and Cultural Preservation

• The role of AI, digital archiving, and technology in preserving endangered languages.
• Indigenous languages in Pakistan and efforts for revitalization.
• Eco-linguistics and language preservation as part of sustainable development.
• Community-driven initiatives for documenting and revitalizing regional languages.
• Translanguaging as a pedagogical tool for linguistic sustainability and empowerment.
• The need for linguistic resources in indigenous languages: Developing digital dictionaries, corpora, and grammar tools.
• Training in lexicography for documenting indigenous languages and supporting linguistic sustainability.
• Addressing linguistic change in indigenous languages: Technology-driven solutions for language revitalization.

Digital Language Accessibility and the Global Economy

• Multilingual AI-powered tools for translation, localization, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Enhancing Pakistan’s workforce (freelancing, IT, academia) with better language technologies.
• Addressing digital divides in language accessibility for rural and low-income communities.
• Strategies for making digital spaces inclusive for non-native speakers and marginalized groups.
• Digital Englishes: The evolution of English in online spaces and professional settings.

Sociolinguistic Shifts and Power Dynamics in the Digital Age

• The impact of social media, AI-generated content, and digital discourse on language use.
• How online communication reshapes linguistic identities and cultural expressions.
• Language and misinformation: challenges in digital communication.
• Cyber-linguistics: studying emerging trends in virtual environments and digital interactions.
• Pakistani English in the digital age: Description, usage, and perceptions.

Global Englishes, TESOL, and Language Teaching for a Changing World

• World Englishes and Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT): Teaching beyond native norms.
• Pakistani English: Linguistic description, pedagogy, and recognition in academic contexts.
• TESOL in multilingual contexts: Challenges and innovations in teacher education.
• Translanguaging in TESOL: Bridging home and school languages for effective learning.
• Psycho-social aspects of language education: Motivation, identity, and emotional well-being in language learners.

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language, Technology, and Development

• Language and socio-economic development: education, healthcare, and governance.
• The intersection of language, sustainability, and urban/rural development.
• Ethical AI, linguistic justice, and inclusive digital transformation.
• Language in migration, integration, and social cohesion.
• Multidisciplinary research bridging linguistics, technology, and societal progress.

The Shifting Scope of Linguistics: Emerging Trends and Challenges for the Universities Offering Study and Research Programs

• The evolving focus of linguistics programs in response to globalization and technological advancements.
• Adapting linguistics curricula to address globalization, digital transformation, and interdisciplinary research.
• Integrating computational linguistics and AI-driven language analysis into linguistics curricula.
• Balancing theoretical and applied linguistics in response to industry demands and career pathways.
• Preparing linguists for interdisciplinary roles in technology, media, and policy-making.
• The role of universities in fostering linguistic research that contributes to social, technological, and policy advancements.
• Balancing theoretical linguistics with applied, socio-political, and sustainability-driven approaches.