Every two years or so, the Language Creation Society holds a Language Creation Conference. The conference is a set of talks and panel discussions about various issues related to language creation from several different perspectives. It includes both fairly technical linguistic discussions as well as more general, sociological, or philosophical discussions and examples of craft in action. Presenters include people from many parts of the conlanging community and from all over the world. The conference is open to everyone.
| LCC | Date | Location | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Language Creation Conference | 2019 | TBD | TBD |
| 7th Language Creation Conference | 22-23 July, 2017 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Joseph W. Windsor and Dr. Christine Schreyer |
| 6th Language Creation Conference | 25-26 April, 2015 | Horsham, UK | Peter Bleackley |
| 5th Language Creation Conference | 4-5 May, 2013 | Austin, TX, USA | Alex Sands |
| 4th Language Creation Conference | 14-15 May, 2011 | Groningen, Netherlands | Christophe Grandsire-Koevoets |
| 3rd Language Creation Conference | 21-22 March, 2009 | Providence, RI, USA | David Durand |
| 2nd Language Creation Conference | 7-8 July, 2007 | Berkeley, CA, USA | Sai & Alex Fink |
| 1st Language Creation Conference | 23 April, 2006 | Berkeley, CA, USA | Sai |
Host an LCC
The 8th Language Creation Conference will take place in 2019. The LCS is currently calling for proposals from potential hosts. Proposals are due Thursday, September 27, 2018.
As a host, you’ll work together with the LCS to put together a full weekend of talks, activities and hanging out. The LCC host helps coordinate, among other things:
- presentation space,
- refreshments,
- local restaurants and outings,
- local accommodations, and
- travel info.
If you think you might be interested, download the LCC host checklist (.pdf), and send your proposal (or questions) by email to secretary@nullconlang.org. We look forward to hearing from you!