In line with the conference theme, we welcome contributions addressing the following areas:

1. Advancing Methodologies in Learner Corpus Research: Cutting-edge methods in corpus design, annotation, and analysis.
2. Technological Innovations in Learner Corpus Development: Utilizing digital tools, apps, and virtual environments for corpus creation and use.
3. AI and Data Science in Learner Corpus Analysis: Harnessing AI, machine learning, NLP, and big data for learner corpus insights.
4. Multimodal and Multilingual Learner Corpora: Integrating diverse languages and modalities (e.g., text, audio, video) into corpus research.
5. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Learner Corpus Research: Contributions spanning linguistics, psychology, education, computational sciences, and more.
6. Application of Learner Corpus Insights in Education: Practical outcomes for teaching, curriculum design, materials development, and assessment.
7. Sociocultural, Cross-Cultural and Contextual Perspectives on Learner Data: Investigations into learner-specific, sociocultural, and contextual influences.
8. Corpus-Based Insights into Language Acquisition and Development: Advancing understanding of first and second language acquisition and linguistic development.
9. Ethical and Inclusive Practices in Learner Corpus Research: Addressing inclusivity, accessibility, and ethical considerations in corpus studies.
10. Future Directions in Learner Corpus Research: Examining emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in the field.

Submission Types:

We invite submissions across a range of formats to foster diverse discussions and engagement:

• Papers (20-minute presentation): Original, completed research with substantial findings.
• Work-in-Progress Paper (15-minute presentation): Presentation of ongoing research for feedback, collaborative discussions and ideas for improvement.
• Workshops or Software Demonstrations (45-60 minutes): Hands-on, interactive sessions or demonstrations of corpus tools or technologies.
• Roundtable Discussions (45 minutes): Topic proposals for collaborative and in-depth discussions among participants are welcome.
• Panel Proposals (90 minutes): A panel with 3–4 speakers ideally made up of supervisors/senior researchers and graduate students on one of the sub-themes of LCRGrad25.
• Posters: Completed research or works-in-progress in a visually engaging format. Digital posters are to be submitted with a short video (max. 3 minutes) prior to the start of the conference. The videos will be made available throughout the conference for asynchronous comments and questions.

Abstract Requirements and Submission Instructions:

• Length: Maximum 300 words (excluding references).
• Content: Clearly outline the title, objectives, methodology, relevance, and expected findings of your work. Include 3–5 keywords that best describe your submission.
• Author Details: Include the name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email address(es) of the author(s).
• Type of Submission: Indicate your preferred submission type (e.g., full paper, poster, roundtable, etc.).
• Posters: Completed research or works-in-progress in a visually engaging format. Digital posters are to be submitted with a short video (max. 3 minutes) prior to the start of the conference. The videos will be made available throughout the conference for asynchronous comments and questions.

Submission Platform: Abstracts must be submitted via EasyChair.

1. Create an account on EasyChair if you do not already have one.
2. Log in to the conference’s submission page here.
3. Fill in the submission form and upload your abstract as a plain text entry or a PDF file.

Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by our Scientific Committee, and authors will receive feedback and acceptance notifications via email in June.

Prof. Dr. Randi Reppen: Professor Emerita of Applied Linguistics and TESL at Northern Arizona University

Prof. Dr. Michaela Mahlberg: Professor of Digital Humanities, Alexander-von-Humboldt Professor at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Dr. Dana Gablasova: Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University

TBA 

Programme will be posted here once finalized.

The key features of the conference are:

1. A conference organized under the aegis of the Learner Corpus Association, a leading international association in corpus studies. 
2. Registration is free of charge for all participants.
3. Sessions will be hosted on Zoom, ensuring accessibility for participants world-wide. Recorded presentations (with consent) for asynchronous viewing.
4. To accommodate participants from various time zones, the conference will adopt a flexible and inclusive schedule.
5. Ask-Me-Anything Panels and Research Consultation Clinics with leading experts
6. Interactive sessions connecting Early Career Researchers and Senior Academics
7. Networking opportunities via virtual coffee chats
8. Awards and recognitions for best paper, best poster, appeal to the participants*
9. All participants and speakers will be issued a certificate of attendance via email
10. Soft skills workshops: Hands-on sessions to enhance skills like publishing, career planning, time management, data visualization, and networking

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Best Paper Competition

• High-quality research that contributes to cutting-edge issues in LCR.
• Originality and significance of the research.
• Clarity of presentation.
• Contribution to the conference theme.

Best Poster Competition

• Innovative or highly relevant contribution to the conference’s theme.
• Visual appeal, design, and creativity of the poster.
• Clarity of the message and ease of understanding the research.
• Audience engagement or interaction.

People's Choice Award

Participants vote for their favourite paper, poster, or session based on overall impact and content, delivery, or innovation of the presentation.