1st ICES 2026 | International Conference on Eco-Linguistics and Sustainability
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CELL · MUET, Jamshoro

Language for a Sustainable Planet

1st International Conference on Eco-Linguistics & Sustainability

"Communicate, Connect, and Create Change."

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Academic Track

Call for Papers

Contribute your research to the global discourse on eco-linguistics and environmental narratives.

Abstract Due: October 15, 2026
Full Paper: October 15, 2026
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Visual Track

Call for Posters

Visualize your early-stage research and pilot studies in our interactive poster session.

Deadline: October 15, 2026
Best Poster Awards
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Competitive Track

Call for 3MT®

Challenge yourself to present your thesis to a non-specialist audience in exactly three minutes using one single slide.

Strictly 3 Minutes
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Pre-Conference Day Workshop

Hands-on AMOS for Quantitative Data Analysis

Join Dr. Zahid Hussain Pathan to master Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in educational research.

Factor Analysis (CFA)
Equation Modeling (SEM)
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Interactive Track

Call for Workshops

Propose engaging, skill-building sessions focused on pedagogy, AI tools, and collaborative design.

Hands-On Learning
Innovative Formats
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Networking

Gala & Social Night

Connect, celebrate, and experience local culture with fellow delegates during our networking evening.

Cultural Dinner
Global Networking
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Submission Window Closed

Thank You for the Overwhelming Response! The submission window for ICES 2026 has officially closed on October 15, 2026. We received an extraordinary number of abstracts, posters, and full papers from scholars around the world. The Scientific Committee is now reviewing all submissions — acceptance notifications will be sent by October 25, 2026.

Abstract Submission
October 15, 2026
Closed
Full Poster Submission
October 15, 2026
Closed
Full Paper Submission
October 15, 2026
Closed
Conference
Nov 4–5, 2026
MUET, Jamshoro

Next Step: Acceptance notifications will be dispatched on October 25, 2026. Please keep an eye on your registered email inbox.

Ecology and linguistics
About ICES 2026

Nexus of Language,
Culture & Ecology

Hosted by the Centre of English Language and Linguistics (CELL) at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, the 1st ICES-2026 bridges a critical gap in academic discourse.

We seek to unravel the powerful "Green Narratives" that shape ecological consciousness. Scholars, educators, and policy-makers are invited to examine how language impacts environmental preservation and climate action.

The conference invites original research, reflective practice papers, and creative scholarly contributions that push the boundaries of eco-critical thought.

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ABSTRACTS
Call for Abstracts

Share Your Research

We welcome original abstracts from researchers, academics, and practitioners working at the intersection of linguistics, ecology, culture, and sustainability. Accepted abstracts will be presented at the conference and considered for publication.

  • Abstract length: 250–350 words
  • Submissions via ICES portal
  • Include 5 keywords & author bio
  • Notification of acceptance by October 25, 2026
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Abstract Deadline
October 15, 2026
Submission Opens Now Open
Review Process Double Blind
Languages Accepted English
Platform ICES-2026

Poster Dimensions

A0 size (841 × 1189 mm), portrait orientation. Submit as high-resolution PDF (min. 300 DPI).

Design

Visually compelling, eco-themed encouraged.

Best Poster Award

Top posters win recognition and certificates.

Call for Posters

Visualize Your Research

The poster session is a vibrant platform for sharing early-stage research, innovative methods, and interdisciplinary ideas. Present your work in a dynamic, interactive format alongside global scholars.

Student submissions are especially encouraged. Posters should clearly communicate research questions, methodology, and key findings.

October 15
Deadline

Poster Submission Closes October 15, 2026

Notification by October 25, 2026 · Presented Nov 4–5

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Research Tracks

Conference Themes

Submissions are welcomed across these interconnected sub-themes, though not limited to:

Eco-Linguistics: Theories & Practices

  • Language & ecology relationship
  • Eco-critical discourse analysis
  • Green terminology & eco-translation

Language, Culture & Identity

  • Cultural narratives & indigenous wisdom
  • Eco-conscious expression & folklore
  • Cross-cultural perspectives on nature

Sustainability Discourse

  • Sustainability talk in modern media
  • Green narratives in literature & arts
  • Sustainable tourism discourse

Environmental Communication

  • Strategies for ecological advocacy
  • Climate change communication
  • Multimodal environmental storytelling

Education for Sustainable Futures

  • Eco-literacies in education
  • Environmental pedagogy
  • Youth voices & linguistic activism

Policy, Ethics & Justice

  • Language, ethics & ecological justice
  • Sustainable development & policy
  • Ethical consumption & framing
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Speakers

Conference Speakers

Distinguished voices from eco-linguistics, environmental policy, and applied linguistics.

Plenary Speakers

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan
Plenary Speaker Malaysia

Prof. Dr. M. Kamarul Kabilan

TESOL & AI Education Expert

Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia and Chief Editor of APJEE. A highly cited researcher specializing in TESOL, teacher education, and AI/digital technologies in language learning.

Prof. Dr. Marina Ivanovna Solnyshkina
Plenary Speaker Russia

Prof. Dr. Marina I. Solnyshkina

Philology & Text Analytics

Professor at Kazan Federal University. A prolific author focusing on text complexity, NLP, and reading comprehension.

Professor Fauzia Shamim
Plenary Speaker Pakistan

Professor Fauzia Shamim

Education & Policy Expert

Chief Academic Officer at Durbeen and Vice President of SPELT. A leader in teacher quality, AI in education, multilingualism, and policy for equity and social justice.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Bushra Ahmed Khurram
Keynote Speaker Pakistan

Dr. Bushra Ahmed Khurram

ELT & Applied Linguistics

Associate Professor at the University of Karachi with a PhD from the University of Warwick. Specializes in metacognition and language policy.

Assoc. Prof. Leonardo Veliz
Keynote Speaker Australia

Dr. Leonardo Veliz

Language & Literacy

Associate Professor at the University of New England. His research explores multilingualism, language policy, and linguistic justice.

Dr. Muhammad Mooneeb Ali
Keynote Speaker Saudi Arabia

Dr. Muhammad Mooneeb Ali

Applied Linguist & AI

Currently with Saudi Aramco’s Advanced English Unit. A globally recognized scholar focusing on language, AI, and EdTech.

Prof. Dr. Habibullah Pathan
Keynote Speaker Oman

Prof. Dr. Habibullah Pathan

TESOL & Educational Leadership

Professor at Sohar University. Former Director at MUET, Pakistan. Expert in TESOL, AI integration, and corpus-based text analytics. Visiting Scholar at MIT under Prof. Noam Chomsky.

Prof. Irfan Ahmed Rind
Keynote Speaker Oman

Prof. Irfan Ahmed Rind

Comparative Education & AI

Dean at Sohar University, Oman, and Research Fellow at Columbia University. Expert in AI-in-education and educational reform.

Featured Speakers

Prof. Dr. Sarah O. Namoco
Featured Speaker Philippines

Prof. Dr. Sarah O. Namoco

Educational Technology

Professor IV at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. She holds an Ed.D. from Universiti Sains Malaysia and is a highly awarded researcher in EdTech.

Assoc. Prof. M. Arif Rahman Hakim
Featured Speaker Indonesia

Dr. M. Arif Rahman Hakim

TESOL & TEFL Expert

Associate Professor at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu and Fulbright Visiting Scholar at The Ohio State University.

Leadership

Conference Leadership

Guiding ICES 2026 toward scholarly excellence

Dr. Sahiba Thaheem
Conference Chair

Dr. Sahiba Sarwar Thaheem

Director Center of English Language & Linguistics

MUET, Jamshoro

Dr. Ali Raza Khoso
Conference Secretary

Dr. Ali Raza Khoso

Lecturer / Coordinator

CELL, MUET, Jamshoro

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COMMITTEE
Secretariat

Management Committee

The organizing body dedicated to making ICES 2026 a premier scholarly event.

Dr. Sahiba Sarwar Thaheem
Dr. Sahiba Sarwar Thaheem
Conference Chair
CELL, MUET
Dr. Ali Raza Khoso
Dr. Ali Raza Khoso
Conference Secretary
CELL, MUET
Mr. Ayaz Khoso
Mr. Ayaz Khoso
Director Finance
MUET
Dr. Waqar Ali Shah
Dr. Waqar Ali Shah
Convenor, Abstracts
MUET
Miss Sadia Inayat
Miss Sadia Inayat
Convenor, Workshop
MUET
Dr. Jam Khan Sahito
Dr. Jam Khan Sahito
Convenor, Posters
MUET
Miss Nazis Koonj
Miss Nazis Koonj
Convenor, Registration
MUET
Dr. Amir Mehmood Soomro
Dr. Amir Mehmood Soomro
Convenor, Transport
MUET
Dr. Nasrullah Pirzada
Dr. Nasrullah Pirzada
Convenor, Security
MUET
Mr. Shoukat Lohar
Mr. Shoukat Lohar
Convenor, Financial
MUET
Miss Farwa Thalho
Miss Farwa Thalho
Convenor, Social Night
MUET
Mr. Zakaullah
Mr. Zakaullah
Convenor, Website
MUET

Committee membership will be updated as confirmations are received.

Registration

Registration Packages

Choose your attendance package. Fees are structured by participant role.

Presenters

2-Day Conference

Onsite / Online

Full conference access and paper presentation.

Student PKR 4,000
Professional PKR 5,000
Int'l (Student) $100
Int'l (Professional) $150
Includes Certificate of Presentation.

2-Day Attendee

Full conference access across both days without presentation.

Student PKR 4,000
Professional PKR 5,000
Int'l (Student) $100
Int'l (Professional) $150
Certificate of Attendance only.

1-Day Attendee

Single-day access for visiting students and faculty.

Student PKR 2,500
Professional PKR 3,000
Int'l (Student) $100
Int'l (Professional) $150
Certificate of Attendance only.

Pre-Conference

Hands-on AMOS workshop session on Nov 3, 2026.

Student PKR 500
Professional PKR 1,000
Int'l (Student) $100
Int'l (Professional) $150
Workshop participation access.

Group discounts available for 3+ registrations from the same institution. Contact the secretariat for details.

Partners & Sponsors

Collaboration & Support

The institutional backing and technical support making ICES 2026 a premier global platform.

Institutional Partners

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Special Thanks

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Research Partner

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Venue

Venue & Travel

Main Venue

Centre of English Language and Linguistics (CELL)
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
Jamshoro, Sindh 76062, Pakistan

Nearest Airport

Karachi Jinnah Airport (KHI) — approx. 160 km

Accommodation

Recommended hotels in Hyderabad and Jamshoro. Contact the secretariat for partner hotel rates and booking assistance.

Ready to Join Us?

Abstract deadline is October 15, 2026. Don't miss your chance to be part of this landmark conference on eco-linguistics and sustainability.

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