Conference

Conference:

Intellectualization of African Languages in the Digital Age

Date:

August 27–29, 2025

Location:

Kimberley, South Africa

Website:

https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/second-call-for-abstracts-spu-international-language-conference/

Hosted by:

Department of Languages and Communication, Faculty of Humanities, Sol Plaatje University

Summary:

This international conference focuses on the intellectualisation of African languages in the digital age. It brings together academics, researchers, and language professionals to explore how African languages can be integrated into digital tools, research, and educational platforms to enhance their vitality and socio-economic impact.

Opportunities Available:

•Presentation of scholarly papers (abstracts due April 21, 2025)

•Multilingual participation (Afrikaans, English, Setswana, isiXhosa) with interpretation into English

•Engagement in sessions on translation, language activism, indigenous knowledge, digitalisation, and more

•Networking with language scholars and practitioners

•Participation in a conference gala•Publication and collaboration opportunities (implied)

Submission Email:

admin.langconf@spu.ac.za