International Conference on Applied Language Sciences (ALS-Methoken 2026)
Call for Proposals
Conference Overview
Date: May 15-16, 2026
Venue: The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Organizers:
- Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Global Digital Applied Linguistics Association (GloDAL)
- Methodology SIG, Kansai Chapter, Language Education and Technology (LET), Japan
The conference promotes frontier dialogue and cross-sector collaboration across research, theory, methods, and practice. It highlights innovations in language technologies and artificial intelligence, language teaching and assessment, and global communication.
Plenary Speaker and Invited Colloquia Information
We have created an exciting program for the International Conference on Applied Language Sciences (ALS 2026), reflecting the wide range of research interests in applied linguistics.
Check out the plenary speakers and invited colloquia below:
Conference Themes and Topics
The conference welcomes the following topics, but not limited to:
- Innovation in language teaching and learning
- GenAI in language teaching and learning
- Foreign language teaching and practice
- SLA & Pedagogy: input/output & interaction, psycholinguistics, TBLT, strategies & motivation
- Assessment & Evaluation; instructional interventions & design based research
- Academic writing, feedback & revision (incl. AI assisted assessment)
- Technology-enhanced language learning
- Artificial intelligence in language research
- Bilingualism/Multilingualism & Pragmatics
- Global Englishes and communication
Presentation Formats
- Oral Presentation: 20 minute talk + 5 minute Q&A.
- Symposium / Roundtable: 60 minutes; 3–5 presenters; integrated proposal required.
Symposia should articulate a unifying theme and contribution.
Submission Guidelines
- Language: English.
- Abstract length: 200–300 words; include 3–5 keywords.
- Suggested structure: background & question, methods (data & analysis), main findings/expected contribution, keywords.
- How to submit: Use the online form here
Review & Decisions
- Double anonymous peer review based on methodological rigor, innovation, theoretical/practical contribution, clarity, and research ethics.
- Decision types: oral, symposium, etc.
- Notifications via email.
Highlights for notice researchers (PhD students or newly PhD graduates)
- Best Paper Award: certificate and honorarium (Please submit one of your published papers to alsrmconf2026@gmail.com and indicate you are going to attend for this selection)
- Best Presentation Award: certificate and honorarium (The award will be determined by the committee members who attended and listened to the presentation).
Registration Fees
No registration fees will be charged for ALS‑2026.
Please note that lunch and tea breaks will be charged (but you can opt to bring your own lunch or eat elsewhere and there is no need to pay).
Benefits
Engagement
- Engage with internationally renowned applied linguistics scholars.
Journal Recommendations for Outstanding Papers
- Reading in a Foreign Language (Scopus/ESCI Q1)
- International Journal of TESOL Studies (Scopus Q1)
- Digital Applied Linguistics
- Asian Journal of English Language Teaching (Scopus)
Publish in our Conference special issue:
Applied Language Sciences (Conference Special Issue)
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: April 10, 2026
Notification of acceptance: April 2026
Conference dates: May 15–16, 2026
Venue & Travel
Venue
- Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
Travel Tips
- Nearest airports: From HK Airport, take bus A41 or A46 to Shatin New Town Plaza.
Accommodation
We do not provide accommodation. Recommended hotels:
- Alva Hotel by royal (帝逸酒店) walking distance 10 minutes, but not close to city center.
- Regal Riverside Hotel (麗豪酒店) by bus 10 minutes, but close to city center.
Organizing Committees
Conference Chairs:
- Mark Feng Teng, Macao Polytechnic University & Founding president of GloDAL
- Anna Wing-bo Tso, Head of Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Executive Organizing Members (in an alphabetical order):
- Gavin Bui, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
- Amy Kong, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
- Ken Urano, Hokkai-Gakuen University & Executive member of Methodology SIG, Kansai Chapter, Language Education and Technology (LET), Japan
- Weilun Wong, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Junjie Gavin Wu, Macao Polytechnic University & Founding vice president of GloDAL
PhD Students Committees
- Amanda Can Zhang, Macao Polytechnic University, Macau SAR, China
- Allen Weili Xing, Macao Polytechnic University, Macau SAR, China
Contact & Updates
Email: alsrmconf2026@gmail.com
