2026 Joint ALAA–ALANZ–ALTAANZ Conference

Thurs 26/11/26–Sat 28/11/26

The University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane, Australia

We warmly invite colleagues and researchers to the 2026 Joint ALAA–ALANZ–ALTAANZ Conference, hosted at The University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Conference Theme: Crossing Paths: Celebrating 50 Years of Applied Linguistics in Australia and Aotearoa

Keynote speakers:

• Joseph Lo Bianco 

• Rawinia Higgins
• Cathie Elder and Ute Knoch
• Carly Steele

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.

The conference website is now live @ https://alaa.net.au/2026

The call for abstracts is open, closingMonday 18th May, 2026. We welcome proposals for papers, colloquia, and posters.