LaICL ’25
Exploring Intersections between Heritage, Communication, and Digital Humanities
We are pleased to announce the Language and Intercultural Communication Learning Conference – LaICL ’25, dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on the evolving landscape of language, communication, and intercultural exchange. This year’s theme, “Exploring Intersections between Heritage, Communication, and Digital Humanities”, invites scholars, educators, and practitioners to engage in critical discussions on how language and intercultural communication intersect with heritage studies and digital humanities in a rapidly evolving digital era.
In an increasingly interconnected world, digital tools and technologies are transforming how we engage with linguistic and cultural heritage. From the digitisation of archives to AI-driven language learning tools, the intersections between digital humanities and heritage studies present new opportunities and challenges for intercultural communication.
This conference aims to explore these dynamics, addressing questions such as: How can digital humanities reshape language learning and intercultural competence? In what ways does heritage preservation influence communication? What role do digital platforms play in fostering inclusive and accessible intercultural dialogue? How can digital technologies contribute to the preservation of cultural memory while ensuring its relevance for future generations?
We welcome submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
The role of digital humanities in language learning and teaching
Cross-disciplinary approaches to digital humanities and language education
Ethical and accessibility considerations in digital humanities and language education
Digital-born cultural narratives and their influence on intercultural understanding
Heritage preservation, cultural identity and communication
Digital communication as a space for intercultural dialogue and heritage engagement
Pedagogical innovation at the intersection of language, heritage, and digital technologies
Multimodal and digital storytelling in intercultural communication
Artificial intelligence and its implications for multilingual and intercultural exchanges
Submission guidelines
Extended abstracts for paper/poster presentations must be in English, with 600-1000 words, up to 5 keywords and 5 references, and a short biographical note.
Abstract submission deadline | 17 July 2025
Submission email | estga-laicl@ua.pt
Please use the following template to submit your proposal:
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Conference structure
13 November 2025 | Pre-conference student symposium (online)
With the aim of providing students with an opportunity to showcase their academic projects in a professional conference setting and, thus, not only share their experiences but also engage, learn and grow, a pre-conference student symposium will take place online.
Works may be presented in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish. The format will be posters only, with each session lasting around 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for Q&A.
Best poster awards | The most accomplished presentations will be selected by the Scientific Committee to receive a Best Poster Award and a Best Poster Honourable Mention.
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13-14 November 2025 | Paper presentations (in-person & online)
Paper presentations should not exceed 20 minutes. The official languages of the Conference are English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. There will be no simultaneous translation. Participants who do not present in English are kindly asked to prepare their PowerPoint presentations in this language.
Publication
1 – All accepted proposals will be published in the LaICL’25 – Book of Extended Abstracts (to be published prior to the conference, in open access and with ISBN & DOI numbers).
2 – A selection of high-quality papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, experimental, or theoretical work/research will be included in the edited volume:
Balula, A., Simões, A., & Vasconcelos, S. (Orgs.) (2026). Language and Intercultural Communication Learning: Exploring Intersections between Heritage, Communication, and Digital Humanities. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, UA Editora.
Full papers will be subjected to a double-blind reviewing process and will be published in open access and with ISBN & DOI numbers after the conference. Additionally, this publication will be submitted for indexing to Scopus and ISI Web of Science.
Important dates
| Abstracts submission deadline | 17 July 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance/Rejection | by 15 September |
| Early bird registration deadline | 30 September |
| Late registration deadline | 30 October |
| Posters submission deadline | by 15 October |
| Attendance w/out presentation deadline | by 10 November |
| Conference dates | 13-14 November 2025 |
| Full paper submission | 8 January 2026 |
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