***The Final Conference Programme and the Book of Abstracts are now ready***

Conference Programme ICOP-L2 2026 (18/08)

Book of Abstracts ICOP-L2 2026 (18/08)

For many of you, Newcastle is an unfamiliar city. So we have made a map showing you some walking routes to the conference venue: 

Walking Routes to Frederick Douglass Centre

We have also made short videos with directions to the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner venues: 

Walking route to Welcome Reception: Above

Walking route to Gala Dinner: Baltic


This fifth ICOP-L2 conference will be held at Newcastle University in the North-East of England, and hosted by the University’s Applied Linguistics & Communication (ALC) research team. ALC at Newcastle has a long and proud history of research in social interaction research, and L2 interaction more specifically, dating back over 20 years.

For those registered for the conference and booking flights, please note that the closing ceremony for the conference will finish at 2.30pm GMT on Wednesday 26th August. 

And please click here for practical information including conference fees and dates, important visa information, booking accommodation, gala dinner and more. 

If you wish to attend the conference but did not submit an abstract - or your abstract was not accepted - you are still very welcome to join the conference as an attendee. Please just get in touch with the conference organisers: icopl2@newcastle.ac.uk 

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As building academic networks can be intimidating for early career researchers, we are creating a Research Connect space (below). This offers an informal, welcoming space for early career researchers to engage with experienced academics, share ideas, and spark new opportunities.

Research Connect
Share perspectives, spark progress. 
A dynamic, informal space for early career researchers to engage with more experienced academics. These sessions are designed to help you build meaningful connections, exchange insights and discuss new opportunities. Bring your questions, share your challenges, and leave with fresh ideas for your next steps! 
For more information and sign-up information, please contact icopl2@newcastle.ac.uk

This website will be updated every few weeks, so please check in regularly to see the latest developments! 

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Important Dates: 

03 August 2026                     Registration deadline 
24 August (am)                       Pre-conference workshops 
24 (pm) - 26 August 2026    Conference