June 23 – 29, 2026

University of Alberta | Edmonton, Canada

Diversities, Language, Interaction

Diverse cultures, languages, worldviews, and human experiences characterize the world that we live in. Diversities reflect the multitude of domains related to us and our lives, such as language, culture, gender, ethnicity, and age. Diversity is a lens through which we gain insights into the various perspectives and experiences that shape us and our world. By acknowledging and studying diversities in interaction, we open our research and ourselves to a wealth of knowledge that broadens our understanding of ourselves and the world around us and creates positive social change. Thus, diversity is a force fueling innovation and progress.

The theme of ICCA2026—Diversities, Language, Interaction—highlights the multiplicity of diversities and brings a diversity lens to our research on language and interaction. 

ICCA2026 welcomes papers that contribute to our understanding of diversities, language, and interaction through addressing the following aspects, among others:

  • Diversity in Languages
  • Diversity in types of interactions
  • Diversity in data
  • Diversity in tools, technologies, and methods
  • Diversity in research approaches and research perspectives
  • Diversity in modalities
  • Diversity in identities
  • Diversity in experiences