About us

The ICLDC10 focuses on the theme 'Arts Sustaining Language'. It aims to facilitate a dialogue that places artistic and creative practice at the heart of language documentation and conservation, exploring how oral literature, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, poetry, film, and digital media contribute to language maintenance, reclamation, and documentation.

Important Dates

Fri, May 8, 2026
Call for Proposals announced
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Proposals for Workshops and Talk Story Sessions deadline
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Notification of acceptance to Workshops and Talk Story Sessions
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Proposal deadline for General sessions
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Notification of acceptance for General sessions
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Accepted Presenter Registration opens
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Accepted Presenter Registration deadline
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
Registration opens to the general public
Thu, Mar 4, 2027
10th ICLDC starts

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Language documentation
Language conservation
Oral literature
Theatre
Music
Dance
Visual arts
Poetry
Film
Digital media

Call for Papers Description

The conference welcomes both traditional presentations and performance-based contributions including storytelling sessions, musical or theatrical presentations, poetry readings, and multimedia installations. Submissions are invited for Workshops/Talk Story sessions and General session proposals (Papers, Performances, & Posters).