PACLIC 40
The 40th Pacific Asia Conference on
Language, Information and Computation
"Language, Computation, and Cultural Diversity in the Age of AI"
Countdown to PACLIC 40
About PACLIC
The Pacific Asia Conference on Language, Information and Computation (PACLIC) is a premier annual international conference that has brought together researchers in linguistics, computational linguistics, and natural language processing for four decades. Since 1987, PACLIC has served as a vital forum for advancing language science across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
PACLIC 40 will be hosted in Taipei, Taiwan, a vibrant intellectual and cultural hub where cutting-edge technology meets rich linguistic diversity. This milestone 40th edition invites scholars worldwide to explore the intersections of language, computation, and cultural diversity in the age of artificial intelligence.
A Glimpse of Where We Meet
Important Dates
- AUG152026Paper Submission Deadline
Aug 1· Extended to Aug 15, 2026 - OCT012026Registration Opens
- OCT082026Notification of Acceptance
Sep 30· Moved to Oct 8, 2026 - OCT172026Camera-Ready Deadline
Oct 9· Moved to Oct 17, 2026 - NOV202026Early Bird Registration Ends
- DEC102026Conference BeginsDecember 10–12, 2026 · Taipei, Taiwan
News & Announcements
- Coming SoonSOON
The full programme and venue details will be posted here as they become available.
- Oct 2026NEW
Notifications of acceptance have been sent! Please check your email, including your spam folder. Camera-ready papers are due October 17, 2026.
- Oct 2026
Registration is now open! Early bird rates are available until November 20, 2026, and regular registration closes December 9, 2026 (11:59 PM, UTC+8). See fees and details on the Registration page.
- Sep 2026
Updated dates: Due to the high number of submissions, the notification of acceptance has been moved to October 8, 2026 and the camera-ready deadline to October 17, 2026. This will ensure every paper receives a careful and thorough evaluation. We appreciate your patience.
- Jul 2026
Deadline extended! The PACLIC 40 full paper submission deadline has been extended from
August 1to August 15, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC −12h). - Jun 2026
The co-located JWLLP 36 Workshop is now calling for papers! Submit extended abstracts by August 30, 2026 on the theme “Bridging Minds and Machines: Linguistics, Cognition and Large Language Models.”
- Mar 2026
Our Invited Speakers are now announced! We are honoured to welcome four distinguished scholars to PACLIC 40 in Taipei.
- Mar 2026
The official Call for Papers is now live! See full submission guidelines and topics of interest.
- Feb 2026
The PACLIC 40 website is now live! We are delighted to welcome the linguistics and computational linguistics communities to Taipei for the milestone 40th edition.
Program
Three days of keynotes, oral sessions and poster sessions at National Taiwan University, December 10–12, 2026. Search by author, title or paper ID to find where and when your paper is presented.
Invited Speakers
We are honoured to welcome four distinguished invited speakers to PACLIC 40 in Taipei.
Call for Papers
PACLIC 40 invites submissions of original research papers in linguistics, computational linguistics, natural language processing, and related disciplines.
Submission at a Glance
Up to 8 pages of content, excluding references and appendices.
ACL 2026 two-column format using official ACL style files.
Double-blind. Authors must not indicate names or affiliations.
All submissions must be written in English.
Registration
Registration opens October 1, 2026. Early bird rates are available until November 20, 2026, and regular registration closes December 9, 2026 (11:59 PM, UTC+8).
Venue & Travel
PACLIC 40 will be held in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei is well-connected internationally and offers a rich cultural experience for all visitors.
Conference Venue
Committee
PACLIC 40 is organized by a dedicated team of scholars from Korea, Japan, Taiwan and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about submitting, attending, and presenting at PACLIC 40.
Social Events
Join us for a series of social events celebrating PACLIC's 40th anniversary and the vibrant culture of Taipei.
Welcome Dinner (Conference Banquet)
December 10 · 17:30–20:00
Join us for the conference banquet at Caesar Metro Taipei (台北凱達大飯店), near Longshan Temple MRT Station. One seat is included with every Regular and Student registration. Each participant may bring up to two additional guests for an extra fee (see Registration).
Taipei Highlights
December · Explore at Your Own Pace
Discover Taipei on your own — from vibrant night markets and historic temples to the iconic Taipei 101. More destination tips coming soon!