IWoLP 2027 (6–8 Jan Hong Kong)
IWoLP 2027
The International Workshop on Language Production (IWoLP) is a biennial conference series and one of the most prestigious venues in cognitive science for research on how the brain produces language. Since its inaugural meeting in Marseille in 2004, IWoLP has brought together leading scholars across linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, and computer science for keynote talks, poster sessions, and parallel sessions on topics from lexical selection and syntactic encoding to bilingual production, monitoring, and multimodal communication.
Hosting IWoLP 2027 in Hong Kong marks the first edition in the Asia-Pacific region. It opens new opportunities for regional collaboration, strengthens the global visibility of language production research in Asia, and provides an invaluable platform for early-career researchers to engage with the international community. The 2027 theme, “Language Production in Multilingual Minds”, highlights how multilingual speakers produce language and how cognitive, neural, and computational approaches illuminate production in multilingual settings.
Background
The International Workshop on Language Production (IWoLP) is one of the most prestigious biennial conference series in the field of cognitive science, bringing together leading international researchers who study how the brain produces language.
Founded in 2004 in Marseille, France, IWoLP has developed into the premier venue for multidisciplinary discussion on language production research. Each edition features (i) keynote-style talks from world-renowned scholars and (ii) poster sessions.
Despite Asia’s growing contributions to cognitive science and language research, IWoLP has never been hosted in the Asia-Pacific region. Bringing IWoLP 2027 to Hong Kong will mark a milestone, opening new opportunities for regional collaboration and strengthening the global visibility of language production research conducted in Asia. It will also provide an invaluable platform for early-career researchers in the region to engage with leading international experts and build lasting research networks.
Conference Objectives
- Provide a leading international platform for cutting-edge language production research.
- Foster interdisciplinary dialogue across linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, and computational linguistics.
- Highlight multilingual language production research in Asia-Pacific contexts.
- Strengthen international research networks.
Previous IWoLP Events
Call for Papers
The theme for IWoLP 2027 is “Language Production in Multilingual Minds”.
We invite contributions addressing how language is produced in multilingual speakers and minds, and how cognitive, neural, and computational mechanisms account for language production in multilingual settings.
Topics of interest include:
- Lexical selection and processing
- Syntactic encoding
- Phonological processing
- Speech articulation
- Bilingual language production
- Monitoring and control mechanisms
- Gesture and multimodal communication
- Language production disorders
In line with the conference objectives, the programme will provide an international platform for cutting-edge research. An online programme booklet and book of abstracts will be publicly available, and selected contributions may be invited for publication in a special issue of Language, Cognition and Neuroscience.
Submission Portal (EasyChair)
Abstracts are submitted via our EasyChair portal
(used for submission collection and review):
EasyChair IWoLP 2027 Portal
Submission Timeline
- Abstract submission deadline
- 30 September 2026 (GMT+8)
As in previous IWoLP editions, we invite abstract submissions for posters only. The length of the abstract should be up to 300 words. Authors of selected contributions may later be invited to submit extended papers for consideration in a special journal issue; there is no separate full-paper submission deadline at the abstract-review stage.
Conference Details
Relevant Dates
- Conference
- 6–8 January 2027
- Abstract submission deadline
- 30 September 2026
Venue
- Location
- City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
- Host
- Department of Linguistics and Translation, CityUHK
- Campus map
- CityUHK campus map
Social Programme
- Gala dinner
- A gala dinner (details to be confirmed) is included in the conference registration fee.
- Dining Information
- Click here
Invited Speakers
Several invited speakers have been confirmed.
Programme
The conference programme will be published closer to the event.
Scientific Committee
Organising Committee
Department of Linguistics and Translation, City University of Hong Kong
Deliverables and Benefits
- Online programme booklet and abstract book.
- Selected papers invited to a special journal issue of of Language, Cognition and Neuroscience.
- Best Poster Prizes for early-career researchers (sponsored by Language, Cognition and Neuroscience (published by Taylor & Francis).)
Registration
Registration will be processed through CityU Pay; the registration link will be announced in due course.
Registration fee per attentee (excluding invited speakers):
- Student attentees (including PhD students): HKD 1,000
- All others: HKD 2,000
The fee includes conference attendance, materials, refreshments, and the gala dinner.
Travel & Explore HK
IWoLP 2027 takes place at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. The information below is intended to help international participants plan travel and lodging. Please verify visa requirements, transit rules, and prices before booking.
Getting to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the main gateway. The Airport Express reaches Kowloon in about 20 minutes and Hong Kong Island in about 24 minutes.
- From the airport you can also take taxis, buses, or private transfer services to your hotel or to campus (see below).
- Check Hong Kong Immigration Department visa information for entry requirements for your nationality.
Getting to City University of Hong Kong
The conference venue is on the CityUHK campus in Kowloon Tong.
- MTR: Kowloon Tong Station (East Rail Line / Kwun Tong Line). CityUHK is a short walk from the station via Festival Walk / Tat Chee Avenue (follow on-campus signage to the conference rooms).
- Taxi / bus: Taxis and buses serve Kowloon Tong and Tat Chee Avenue; ask for City University of Hong Kong.
- Address: Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
- Campus map: CityUHK campus map.
Accommodation
Hong Kong offers a wide range of hotels, serviced apartments, and guest houses. Areas convenient for the conference include Kowloon Tong, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, and Tsim Sha Tsui (all with good MTR links to campus).
- Near campus: Hotels and serviced apartments in Kowloon Tong are within walking distance of CityUHK; Mong Kok East is also nearby and well connected by MTR.
- Central / Tsim Sha Tsui: Popular with visitors; expect a 15–25 minute MTR ride to Kowloon Tong.
- Booking: Use your preferred hotel booking platform, or search Trip.com — hotels near Kowloon Tong (sample dates: 5–9 Jan 2027).
E-guidebooks about Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Tourism Board offers free downloadable e-guidebooks to help you plan your visit. Titles include a Hong Kong map, neighbourhood guides (e.g. Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, The Peak), and themed guides such as halal dining.
Browse and download from Discover Hong Kong — E-guidebooks.
The organising committee does not negotiate group rates at this stage. If you need advice on areas to stay, contact us at lt.iwolp2027@cityu.edu.hk.
Explore Hong Kong
Explore Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (Discover Hong Kong). Before your trip, you can also download free e-guidebooks about Hong Kong (district guides, maps, food, and practical tips).
Big Buddha (Lantau Island)
The Peak (Climb / Peak Tram & walks)
Ocean Park & the Panda Family
Victoria Harbour at Night
Contact
For conference enquiries, please contact the organising team:
Department of Linguistics and Translation, City University of Hong Kong