ALAA-ALANZ-ALTAANZ Conference 2026

Conference theme: “Crossing Paths: Celebrating 50 years of Applied Linguistics in Australia and Aotearoa”.
Conference website: https://alaa.net.au/2026
Call for abstracts is now open (closing Monday 18th May, 2026)

This special joint conference marks the 50th anniversary of ALAA, bringing together scholars from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Asia, and across the globe to reflect on the evolving trajectories of applied linguistics. The event will celebrate the diverse conceptual, methodological, and real-world paths shaping our field while fostering new connections and future directions.

Keynote speakers:

• Prof Joseph Lo Bianco
• Prof Rawinia Higgins
• Prof Ute Knoch and Principal Fellow (Emerita) Cathie Elder
• Dr Carly Steele