IASCL 2027: Language Acquisition Beyond Borders and Modalities, Exploring Diversity
IASCL 2027 · São Paulo, Brazil · July 26–30, 2027

Welcome to IASCL 2027

The XVIIth International Congress for the Study of Child Language comes to South America for the first time. Join researchers at the University of São Paulo for five days of exchange on child language across borders and modalities.

  • Present original research in an oral session, poster or symposium.
  • Submit written abstracts or video abstracts in a sign language.
Submission deadline extendedOctober 18, 2026
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USP campusUniversity of São Paulo gardensFFLCHAtrium at FFLCH, University of São PauloCongress venueAuditorium at the University of São PauloSão PauloEstaiada Bridge and the city skylineSão PauloMASP on Paulista Avenue
SubmissionsOpen until October 18

Oral presentations, posters and symposia.

CongressJuly 26–30, 2027

University of São Paulo, Brazil.

ParticipationMany languages and modalities

Written and sign language abstracts are welcome.

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Help bring the child language research community together in São Paulo.

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IASCL 2027 in practice

Your research, a shared conversation

Find the right route from your proposal to the congress.

What you will prepare

  • Create a participant account in the official system.
  • Choose an oral presentation, poster or symposium proposal.
  • Follow the relevant template and submit by October 18, 2026.

What you can explore

  • Nineteen thematic areas across child language research.
  • Written and sign language submission formats.
  • Plenary sessions and an international exchange at USP.
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What you need to know now

Start with the deadline, then choose the format that fits your work.

Symposium guidance

One proposal, reviewed together

Component abstracts form part of the symposium and must be uploaded anonymously at submission.

Read the symposium guidance →
Accessible submissions

Written and sign language formats

Consult the requirements and templates before preparing your abstract.

Compare abstract formats →
The congress at a glance

Many ways to connect

5congress days
July 26–30, 2027
19thematic areas
for research submissions
3sign language versions
of the call for papers
How to take part

Three steps to your submission

The official participant area is the starting point for both submissions and registration.

01

Create your account

Set up your participant profile to access the online submission system.

02

Prepare your proposal

Choose an oral presentation, poster or symposium and follow the applicable guidance.

03

Submit and confirm

Upload your materials by the deadline and check the confirmation sent to the corresponding author.

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Plan your IASCL 2027 experience

Find the dates, people and place behind the congress.

PlanningImportant datesKeep track of the submission deadline and congress schedule milestones.View dates → ProgramPlenary speakersMeet the researchers confirmed for the plenary sessions.Meet the speakers → LocationVenue at USPExplore the University of São Paulo and the host school, FFLCH.Explore the venue → DestinationDiscover São PauloGet to know the city that will host the first South American IASCL congress.Discover the city →

Questions about submissions?

Contact the IASCL 2027 team for help with guidelines, formats or symposium proposals.

iascl2027@gmail.com