AsiaLex 2026: The 19th International Conference of the Asian Association for Lexicography Yogyakarta, Indonesia, September 9-11, 2026

The 19th International Conference of the Asian Association for Lexicography (AsiaLex 2026), hosted by the National Agency for Language Development and Cultivation, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Republic of Indonesia.

We invite fellow researchers and lexicographers to share their latest research, innovative ideas, and insights on the topic of “Lexicography: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Collaborations.”

Paper presentations focused on any aspects of lexicography and dictionary use in any language are welcome, especially Asian lexicography and dictionaries. All papers must be original and must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to

• Specialized Dictionary: development, compilation, and use of domain-specific dictionaries.
• Lexicography and Other Disciplines: intersections of lexicography with education, law, business, politics, religion, and other fields.
• Lexicography and Artificial Intelligence: AI-assisted dictionary making, natural language processing, and digital lexicography.
• Lexicography and Inclusiveness: dictionaries for sign language, deaf communities, Gen Z users, and inclusive language practices.
• Lexicography and Language Preservation: lexicography for endangered languages, regional documentation, and revitalization efforts.
• Lexicography and Translation: dictionaries in bilingual/multilingual contexts, translation studies, and cross-linguistic resources.

The language of oral presentations at the conference is English and no interpreting service is provided.
Paper presentations are 30 minutes long; a 20-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A. 

Abstracts should not exceed 800 words, including figures and references. 
Please omit any self-identifying references from your abstract. 
Please upload your abstract no later than 15 March 2026, as a pdf file. 

Important Dates

Initial announcement: December 2025
Call for papers announcement: January 2026
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 March 2026
Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 April 2026
Deadline for confirmation of authors: 30 April 2026
Deadline for full paper submission: 15 July 2026
Early-bird registration deadline: 31 July 2026
Regular registration deadline: 20 August 2026

Keynote Speakers

Dora Amalia
Editor-in-Chief
The Indonesian Comprehensive Dictionary


Sven Tarp
Professor, Dr.ling.merc.
Aarhus University


Pedro A. Fuertes-Olivera 
Professor 
University of Valladolid

Conference Venue 

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to asialex2026@gmail.com

For more information, please visit asialex2026.org