Annual Conference 2026
ARABIYYA Annual Conference
A flagship academic platform bringing together scholars, students, researchers, educators, translators, professionals and institutions to explore the evolving role of Arabic in Africa and the wider world.
Conference Theme
Arabic in Africa
Language • Culture • Knowledge • Professional Opportunities
Overview
Two days of scholarship and professional exchange
The conference combines peer-reviewed academic panels with a professional forum, connecting research on Arabic language and culture to the institutions that employ Arabic competence across Africa and internationally.
Participation is open to academics, postgraduate researchers, students, translators, educators and institutional partners.
Programme
Conference programme
Day One · Opening & Keynote
Institutional welcome, keynote address and plenary on Arabic in African scholarship.
Day One · Parallel Panels
Language pedagogy, manuscript studies, translation practice and media.
Day Two · Professional Forum
Diplomacy, international organizations, publishing and language services.
Day Two · Closing Colloquium
Research agenda, partnerships and the Forum's next academic year.
Call for Papers
Submit an abstract
Abstracts of 300 words are invited on Arabic language pedagogy, literature, translation and interpretation, manuscript and archival studies, media, and Arabic in professional and diplomatic practice. Submissions are accepted in Arabic and English.
Previous Conferences
An emerging record
Proceedings, speaker lists and session recordings from each edition are archived in the Knowledge section as the conference series develops.