20th International Pragmatics Conference

The Call for Papers is now open for panel proposals, posters and lectures at the 20th International Pragmatics Conference (IPrA2027), held at the University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, from 27 June to 2 July 2027.

 Deadlines

-Deadline for panel proposals: 5 June 2026 (midnight CEST)

- Contributions to accepted panels, and submissions for posters and lectures must be sent in by 15 October 2026 (midnight CEST)

See https://pragmatics.international/page/CfP2027 for all details regarding the submission procedure

As usual, the conference will be open to all topics relevant to the field of linguistic pragmatics in its widest sense. In addition, the following special theme will be focused upon:

Building Bridges

In recent years, antagonism, conflict, and polarisation have been on the rise, in societies as well as in language use. Divisive language use occurs across contexts, but this trend is particularly evident on social media platforms, where polarising language practices are rampant. The field of pragmatics is uniquely positioned to understand these issues, raise awareness, and explore ways to mitigate their effects.

We invite researchers to engage in discussions on how antagonism, conflict, and polarisation can be addressed through pragmatic approaches. How can we use our understanding of language and communication to foster more harmonious interactions and reduce societal divides? What role do intercultural and multilingual practices play in seeking common ground and mutual understanding?

Additionally, the metaphor of "building bridges" extends to fostering connections between pragmatics and other linguistic fields, such as applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, syntax, semantics, and historical linguistics. The conference organizers also hope to strengthen interdisciplinary ties with other scientific disciplines, including sociology, social psychology, and political science.

Please visit https://pragmatics.international/page/CfP2027 for all details about the IPRA2027 conference and the submission procedure