Six years after its inaugural meeting in 2020, the second conference of the Indonesian Languages and Linguistics (InLaLi2) will take place in Yogyakarta, under the theme linguistic diversity of Indonesia.

Background

The Republic of Indonesia is home to hundreds of languages. While most of them belong to the Austronesian family, a sizable number of non-Austronesian (aka “Papuan”) languages are used in the eastern part of the country, not to mention the coexistence of different sign languages. Much of this linguistic landscape still await to be investigated by both local and international linguists. As linguistics, like any other field of science, is a collaborative endeavour, it is therefore advantageous for Indonesianists to gather in the country and share their ongoing projects throughout the archipelago. In this spirit, we invite linguists all over the world to visit Yogyakarta this summer to engage in fruitful academic conversations on the linguistic diversity of Indonesia.

Information

Date: 12-14 August 2026
Location: Universitas Sanata Dharma, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Registration fee: 500,000 IDR (250,000 IDR for students), to be paid on site during the opening session
Language: English and Indonesian
- A presentation can also be given in the Indonesian Sign Language (Bahasa Isyarat Indonesia, BISINDO), in which case an interpreter will be hired for.

Venue

Yogyakarta is a historic city in central Java, renowned for its deep connections to traditional Javanese culture and its proximity to numerous heritage sites. On the last day of the conference, we will organize a group tour to Borobudur, a magnificent thousand-year-old temple representing the nation’s rich Buddhist past.

Universitas Sanata Dharma is a leading private university in Yogyakarta, known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its vibrant intellectual community. With modern facilities and a welcoming campus environment, it provides an ideal setting for scholarly exchange. Located in the heart of the city, the university offers convenient access to Yogyakarta’s rich cultural heritage, making it a fitting venue for discussions on the linguistic diversity of Indonesia.

The conference will be held at the Faculty of Letters of Universitas Sanata Dharma.

Call for papers

We invite reports of scientific research on any linguistic variety within Indonesian borders. Possible topics include:

Phonetics
Phonology
Syntax
Morphology
Semantics
Pragmatics
Sociolinguistics
Psycholinguistics
Neurolinguistics
Applied linguistics
Historical linguistics
Descriptive linguistics
Linguistic typology
Linguistic anthropology
Other related fields

In light of the conference theme, we especially welcome topics that highlight linguistic diversity.

Format

Language: English or Indonesian
Deadline: From 1 April until 31 May on a rolling basis: Results will be notified within two weeks after submission
Font: Times New Roman 12pt
Margin: 2.5cm
Paper size: A4
Length: Maximum two pages, including everything

Submission

Please send your abstract in pdf format to Ian Joo at joo@res.otaru-uc.ac.jp

Recommended accommodations

InLaLi2