5th International Conference on Language Attrition and Bilingualism

5th International Conference on Language Attrition and Bilingualism

presencial Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil

The Fifth International Conference on Language Attrition and Bilingualism (ICLA 5) aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to advance our understanding of language attrition and its effects on bilingual development. Continuing the tradition of previous ICLA editions, the conference provides an international forum for in-depth discussion of theoretical, empirical, and applied research on language change across the lifespan. We therefore invite proposals that engage with language attrition and its bilingual/multilingual context from diverse theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives. 


📍 Venue: Centro Cultural da UFRGS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
🗓️  Dates: October 7, 8, and 9, 2026.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

  • Dr Charles Chang (City University of Hong Kong)

  • Dr Christos Pliatsikas (University of Reading)

  • Dr Cristina Flores (Universidade do Minho)

  • Dr Monika Schmid (University of York)


CALL FOR PAPERS


TYPES OF PRESENTATION/MODALITIES

Authors are invited to submit abstracts for one of the following three modalities:

(a) Paper presentation
Format: 20-minute oral presentation + 10-minute Q&A
Focus: Completed research or well-advanced studies presenting original empirical or theoretical contributions to the field.

(b) Research project presentation
Format: 20-minute oral presentation + 10-minute Q&A
Focus: Ongoing or planned research projects, including methodological designs, pilot data, or theoretical positioning, with an emphasis on project discussion and feedback.

(c) Poster presentation
Format: Poster session
Focus: Poster presentations are intended for studies or projects that align with the scope of (a) Individual Papers or (b) Research Projects, but are especially suited for extended informal discussion.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstracts must be no longer than 500 words, including references. All abstracts must be submitted directly through this platform by completing the online submission form. No file uploads or attachments are required. Click on the “Perform submission” button in the Abstract Submission section further down the page.

Note: We strongly recommend that participants register/create an account on Even3 platform before or when submitting their work instead of using the access link. Having a login helps streamline the submission process. For instructions on how to change the default language of your Even3 profile, please go to Participant Area Setting.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: May 31, 2026

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Conference registration will open on 1st June. 

Registrations will take place in two stages.
(1) The first stage will be conducted on this website (further down the page), where participants must complete the initial registration starting on 1 June.
(2) Registration will be finalized through a Registration Form — also available from 1 June — in which participants will be required to submit supporting documents, including proof of payment. The specific documents required will vary according to the registration category.

Note: Although registration via Even3 (Stage 1) is free, the registration fee must be paid before completing the second stage.

REGISTRATION FEES

The Conference fees are listed in Brazilian reais.

Further information regarding payment methods will be provided at a later date.


Registration Category

Early bird

Until

15 July. 

2026

Regular*

Until

15th Aug. 2026

Late

After 

1st Sept.

2026

University Professors/Faculty & Staff/Others

R$ 800,00

R$ 1000,00

R$ 1300,00

UFRGS

Graduate Students/

University Professors/Faculty & Staff

R$ 400,00

R$ 550,00

R$ 800,00

Graduate students

R$ 500,00

R$ 650,00

R$ 900,00

Undergraduate Students

R$ 200,00

R$ 450,00

R$ 700,00

UFRGS

Undergraduate Students

R$ 150,00

R$ 350,00

R$ 550,00

Basic Education Teachers/

Federal Institutes (IFES)

R$ 200,00

R$ 450,00

R$ 700,00

*(Deadline for speakers to register) 



GENERAL COORDINATION

Dr Felipe Kupske, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Dr Monika Schmid, University of York, England

Dr Elena Schmitt, Southern Connecticut State University, USA

Dr Ubiratã Alves, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Dr Ingrid Finger, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil


LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr Ana Beatriz Arêas da Luz Fontes, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Dr Reiner Vinicius Perozzo, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Laura Wermuth, , Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Natan César Batista, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Nicolas S. Schmidt, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Vinicius Fortuna, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil


SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr Anastasia Sorokina, Southern Connecticut State University, USA

Dr Aline Fay, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Dr Bernardo Limberger, Uni. Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Brazil

Dr Charles Chang, City University of Hong Kong, China

Dr Cristina Flores, Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Dr Guilherme Garcia, Université Laval, Canada

Dr Merel Keijzer, University of Groningen, Netherlands

Dr Scott Jarvis, Northern Arizona University, USA




Abstract Submission

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