The ISLS aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogues and the exchange of ideas among leading scholars, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of linguistics and language science. The Symposium will foster the exploration of novel concepts, the sharing of research findings, and the establishment of professional connections. Additionally, it seeks to inspire future generations of linguists and language science researchers to continue advancing these fields. The Symposium also intends to pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of Professor Yuen Ren Chao in language science.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Nai Ding Research Professor
College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Sciences
Zhejiang University
Prof. Roberto Filippi Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Multilingualism
UCL Institute of Education
Dr Tomoyasu Horikawa Distinguished Researcher
NTT Communication Science Laboratories
Prof. Judith F. Kroll Distinguished Professor
School of Education
University of California, IrvineThemes of the Symposium
- Prof. Yuen Ren Chao's Contributions to Linguistics and Language Science
- Bridging AI, Language, and the Humanities: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for the Future of Language Education
- Corpus Linguistics and Discourse Studies
- Professional Communication including Health communication, Aviation Communication, etc.
- Methodological innovations for Probing the Developing Language Brain
- Neuroscience and Language Development
- Advances in Language research and practice
- Technological-enhanced translation and bilingual communication
- Musical, Cognitive and Social Factors in Language Processing and Learning
- Technology-enhanced language teaching and learning
Call for Abstracts (Submission deadline extended: 30 January 2026) -> Click HERE for paper submission
Please refer to the official website for more details: https://events.polyu.edu.hk/isls2026/main
