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Hybrid Event

1st - 2nd July 2026 | Washington DC, USA

International Conference on Sociophonetics and Speech Communities (ICSPASC - 26)

4

Days

4

Hrs

07

Min

02

Sec

Conference Program

Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

Why it matters

SDG 1 — No Poverty
SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 5 — Gender Equality
SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Explore All Session Tracks
Track 01
Phonetic Variation in Speech Communities

This track explores the phonetic variations that emerge within different speech communities. It aims to uncover how social factors influence pronunciation and phonological patterns.

Track 02
Identity and Language Use

This session focuses on the interplay between language use and identity formation within diverse communities. Participants will examine how sociophonetic features contribute to the construction of social identities.

Track 03
Cultural Influences on Pronunciation

This track investigates the cultural factors that shape pronunciation patterns in various linguistic contexts. It seeks to highlight the relationship between cultural identity and phonetic expression.

Track 04
Interactional Sociophonetics

This session emphasizes the role of interaction in shaping sociophonetic outcomes. Researchers will present studies that analyze how conversational dynamics influence speech variation.

Track 05
Sociophonetics and Social Media

This track examines the impact of social media on sociophonetic variation and language use. It aims to explore how digital communication influences pronunciation and community identity.

Track 06
Phonological Change in Urban Settings

This session focuses on phonological changes occurring in urban speech communities. Participants will discuss the factors driving these changes and their implications for sociolinguistic research.

Track 07
Language Variation and Social Stratification

This track investigates the relationship between language variation and social stratification. Presenters will analyze how socioeconomic status influences phonetic and phonological diversity.

Track 08
The Role of Gender in Sociophonetic Variation

This session explores how gender influences sociophonetic variation within speech communities. Researchers will present findings on gendered speech patterns and their social implications.

Track 09
Dialectology and Sociophonetics

This track bridges the fields of dialectology and sociophonetics to examine regional speech variations. Participants will discuss methodologies for studying dialectal differences and their sociocultural contexts.

Track 10
Language Contact and Phonetic Change

This session focuses on the effects of language contact on phonetic change within communities. Presenters will explore how bilingualism and multilingualism shape phonological systems.

Track 11
Sociophonetics in Educational Contexts

This track examines the implications of sociophonetic research for language education. Participants will discuss strategies for incorporating sociophonetic awareness into teaching practices to enhance language learning.

2026 UPDATE

Consistent Academic Support

Science Net ensures that research activities continue without interruption in the current global situation. Participants can engage through digital and hybrid conference formats.