60th Annual Conference of the Societas Linguistica Europaea

From 25 to 28 August 2027, Košice, Slovakia, will host the 60th Annual Meeting of the Societas Linguistica Europaea (SLE), one of the leading international scientific events in the field of linguistics. The conference will bring together hundreds of linguists and researchers from across the world to present and discuss the latest developments and findings in linguistic research, while fostering academic exchange and international collaboration.

The annual SLE meeting provides a broad interdisciplinary platform covering a wide range of areas in the study of language. The conference programme will address topics including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, linguistic typology, psycholinguistics, language contact, and other interdisciplinary approaches to language research. For four days, Košice will become a vibrant international meeting point for scholars representing diverse linguistic traditions, research perspectives, and academic backgrounds. The conference will provide ample opportunities for presenting cutting-edge research, engaging in scholarly discussion, exchanging ideas and expertise, and establishing new international research networks and collaborations.

SLE 2027 will offer participants an opportunity not only to present their current research and engage with the latest developments in linguistics, but also to explore diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language. At the same time, the conference will provide an opportunity to experience the unique academic, cultural, and historical atmosphere of Košice and the wider region of eastern Slovakia.

• phonetics and phonology
• morphology
• word-formation
• syntax
• semantics
• language typology
• dialectology
• psycholinguistics
• sociolinguistics

Approximately 500 to 600 scholars from around the world are expected to attend the conference. The conference will offer a rich academic and social programme.

The academic programme will include plenary lectures, panel discussions, workshops, presentations in individual sections, and poster presentations. It will also feature the presentation of several awards granted by the Societas Linguistica Europaea.

The social programme will begin with the opening ceremony and the plenary lecture delivered by the SLE President, followed by an evening welcome reception. It will also include a conference dinner, guided tours of the city of Košice, and post-conference excursions for participants.

The main conference venue will be the campus of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, located on Šrobárova and Moyzesova Streets. Social events will take place at the Historic Town Hall, the Slovak Philharmonic building, and Kunsthalle.