Timeline
Please note that the dates for calls, decisions and registration may change and the changes will reflect here. Only online registration is available for this conference.
2024
Announcement of location, year and host
2025
Announcement of theme
Announcement of keynotes
Confirmation of dates
2026
1 April: Call for panels opens
28 May: Call for panels closes
24 July: Communication of panel decisions
3 August: Call for presentations opens
25 September: Call for presentations closes
30 November: Communication of presentation decisions
2027
11 January - 28 February: Early-bird registration
1 March - 30 April: Registration
1 May - 18 June: Late Registration
18 June: Final day for registration
5 July: Pre-conference workshops
6 - 9 July: Conference
Call for Panels
We invite submissions of panel proposals within the fields of ethnomethodology, conversation analysis, interactional linguistics and related fields. We welcome proposals aligned with the conference theme. Submissions are inclusive of a title and 700 word abstract.
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Note: Accepted panels will consist of 4 to 10 individual papers. For the conference, panel organizers will be required to peer review individual paper submissions for their panel, register for and attend the conference and to facilitate the panel (introduce presentations, facilitate Q&As, &, where possible, run a final panel discussion).
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Opens: 1 April 2026
Closes: 29 May 2026, midnight SAST
Decision: by 24 July 2026
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*Submissions are restricted to one panel application per applicant.
Call for presentations
We welcome submissions of presentations that are aligned with the conference theme and fit within the fields of ethnomethodology, conversation analysis, interactional linguistics and related fields. Submissions are inclusive of a title and 500 word abstract. Individual paper presentations will be 15 - 20 mins long, followed by a 5 - 10 min Q&A.
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Note: During the submission process, applicants can select to present within a general or specific panel. Selecting a panel does not guarantee acceptance into the panel.
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Opens: 15 June 2026
Closes: 30 September 2026, midnight SAST
Decision: 30 November 2026
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*Submissions are restricted to one first author application per applicant. However, co-authorship of additional papers is supported.
FAQs
Do you have questions about the calls, submissions and submission process?
Check the list of frequently asked questions and answers below.
Abstracts
What is the abstract length?
Panel abstracts should be no longer than 700 words. Presentation abstracts should be no longer than 500 words. The word count excludes the title and references.
What format should the abstract be in?
How many abstracts can I submit?
Your abstract needs to be in a text format (not video or audio). You will need to type or paste it into the submission portal form.
You can only submit one panel or presentation as a first author. You can be listed as a secondary author on other submissions.
Submission
How do I submit an abstract?
Next to each call there is a "submission portal" button. The Button will only be active from the call opening date until the closing date. The submission portal for panels is different from the portal for presentations, requiring you to select the specific call button. The link will take you to Wits GOLD (with the URL lms.ulwaziplus.org) where you need to follow the steps to register an account and then submit your application. We unfortunately cannot accept email applications. A submission guide will be provided here.
What should I do if I encounter a technical challenge?
Technical support is available 24/7 for the GOLD platform. Details of available technical support will be provided here.
Peer Review Process
What is the peer-review process?
A double blind peer-review process will be undertaken by members of the IIEMCA scientific committee and accepted panel organizers. Please do not include identifying information in your abstract and title.
How will I know if my abstract has been accepted or not?
Decisions will be communicated via email and within the GOLD program in line with the calendar dates listed above.
What are the review criteria?
Reviewers will assess the suitability of the paper for the conference in relation to the field, originality, rigor, quality and alignment with the conference and/or panel themes.
General
Who can I contact if my questions have not been answered?
For questions regarding the calls and reviews please contact: email
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For technical support, please contact: email
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For questions relating to registration, please contact: email