The 4th International Conference on Cultures and Languages
🌍 ICCL 2026 – The 4th International Conference on Cultures and Languages
Decolonizing Knowledge: Reimagining Language, Literature, History, and Creative Media for SDGs
The Faculty of Adab and Languages, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, proudly invites academics, researchers, lecturers, graduate students, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to participate in the 4th International Conference on Cultures and Languages (ICCL 2026).
This international conference serves as a collaborative platform for exchanging innovative ideas, presenting cutting-edge research, and strengthening global academic partnerships in the fields of language, literature, history, culture, education, and creative media. Under the theme “Decolonizing Knowledge: Reimagining Language, Literature, History, and Creative Media for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” ICCL 2026 encourages scholarly discussions on how indigenous knowledge, local wisdom, and creative innovations can contribute to sustainable development and social transformation.
📅 Conference Information
- Date: 2 – 3 September 2026
- Venue: Hotel Al Azhar Azhima Bandara, Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia
- Format: Hybrid (Onsite & Online)
🎤 Distinguished Speakers
ICCL 2026 will feature renowned scholars and experts from Indonesia, Thailand, and Pakistan, providing valuable insights into decolonial studies, language education, literature, history, and interdisciplinary humanities.
📚 Conference Tracks
Participants are invited to submit original research under the following themes:
- Reclaiming Indigenous and Local Languages for Inclusive Education and Cultural Sustainability
- Narrating Resistance and Hope: Decolonial Literatures for Social Justice and Well-being
- Writing Back: Local Histories, Memory, and Heritage for Peaceful and Just Institutions
- Creative Resistance: Decolonial Media, Design, and Digital Storytelling for a Sustainable Future
📝 Publication Opportunities
All accepted papers will undergo a peer-review process and be published in the ICCL 2026 Online Proceedings.
Outstanding papers will be invited to submit extended versions for publication in selected partner journals, subject to each journal’s editorial policies and peer-review process.
🏆 Special Benefits
- FREE full-board hotel accommodation for selected Best Papers.
- Opportunities to network with international scholars and researchers.
- International publication opportunities.
- Certificate of presentation and participation.
- Cultural and academic exchange in a collaborative international environment.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 20 July 2026
- Abstract Submission: 20 July – 16 August 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 17 August 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 24 August 2026
- Best Paper Announcement: 27 August 2026
- Conference Fee Payment: 17–24 August 2026
- Conference Dates: 2–3 September 2026
💳 Conference Fees
Affordable registration fees are available for presenters, participants, and students. Please refer to the conference flyer for detailed fee information.
📌 Register Now
Join researchers and professionals from across the globe in advancing decolonial perspectives and sustainable development through impactful research and collaboration. Registration Click Here
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- Registration: +62 822-4143-1315 (Ari)
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- Accommodation: +62 856-4245-8516 (Mega)
ICCL 2026 looks forward to welcoming you to Boyolali, Indonesia, for two inspiring days of academic excellence, meaningful dialogue, and international collaboration.