Conferences

International Conference on Language and Social Psychology (ICLASP)

IALSP hosts a biannual conference that brings together scholars who investigate language in many social contexts, using quantitative or qualitative methods. Research in this field is multi-disciplinary, with particularly strong contributions from communication studies and communicology, social psychology, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. The research presented focuses on the perceptions, motivations, norms and contextual factors that influence interactants in the communication process, as well as on language and communication behavior and its consequences.

The University of Arizona mall at sunset

ICLASP 19 – Tucson, Arizona, USA (2026)

Hosted at the University of Arizona, May 2026

May 19–22, 2026 | Tucson, Arizona, USA

The 19th International Conference on Language and Social Psychology (ICLASP19) will be held Tuesday, May 19 – Friday, May 22, 2026, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Situated in the Sonoran Desert, this conference will provide a dynamic forum for scholars to explore the social psychology of language and communication.

We are pleased to announce plenary addresses by:

Ana Maria Carvalho (Professor of Spanish & Portuguese and Professor of Second Language Acquisition/Teaching, University of Arizona)
Anastassia Zabrodskaja (Professor of Intercultural Communication, Tallinn University)

Additional plenary speakers will be announced as we continue to build an engaging and dynamic conference program.

ICLASP19 will feature multidisciplinary panels and discussions spanning topics such as culture, health, second language acquisition, intergroup relations, interpersonal communication, political communication, linguistics, discourse, identity, gender, artificial intelligence, and social media. Scholars at all career stages—graduate students, emerging researchers, and established academics—are encouraged to participate in shaping the field’s future.

The Call for Submissions is now open, offering multiple ways to actively engage in the conference, including individual papers, panels, and other interactive formats. Learn more here: https://sites.google.com/view/iclasp19-tucson/call-for-papers

A special issue of the Journal of Language and Social Psychology will be published in connection with ICLASP19. Details on the special issue will be forthcoming.

Beyond the conference sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to experience Tucson’s rich cultural and natural offerings. As a designated UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Tucson is known for its vibrant food scene, blending Indigenous, Mexican, and Southwestern influences. The city also boasts stunning desert landscapes, historic sites, and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

For inspiration, follow us on Instagram: @iclasptucson

For inquiries, please contact the conference organizers at iclasp19@gmail.com.

Call for submissions is open! Deadline is October 1st. Please see the conference website for more information https://sites.google.com/view/iclasp19-tucson/

We look forward to welcoming you to Tucson in 2026.

Past Conference Venues

1979, 1984, 1987 University of Bristol, England
1991 University of California, Santa Barbara, California, USA
1994 University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
1997 University of Ottawa, Canada
2000 University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
2002 City University of Hong Kong
2004 Penn State University, USA
2006 University of Bonn, Germany
2008 University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
2010 Griffith University, South Bank Campus, Brisbane, Australia
2012 Mercator, Fryske Academy, Ljouwert/Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
2014 University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, USA
2016 University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, Thailand
2018 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
2022 Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong (Virtual)
2024 Tallin University, Tallin, Estonia

Google Sites

Report abuse