Ten years after the Free Linguistics Conference (FLC) was first held in the Philippines, we are pleased to announce that the 16th International Free Linguistics Conference will once again take place in the country on October 24 and 25, 2025, with pre-conference workshops scheduled for October 23, 2025. This year’s conference will be hosted by the University of Santo Tomas, through the Department of English of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, in collaboration with the UST Graduate School and the Linguistic Society of the Philippines.
The Free Linguistics Conference is an international academic gathering that brings together scholars, educators, researchers, and students to engage in scholarly exchange across a broad range of linguistic disciplines. The event remains true to its founding principle of being “a conference for everyone” by ensuring open and inclusive participation.
In keeping with this tradition, there will be no registration fees for participants. However, due to the conference’s non-commercial and inclusive model, financial sponsorship or travel assistance will not be provided.
Call for Papers
The Amplifier: FLC Video Journal
Present Your Research. In Your Own Voice.
Focus Speakers:
Dr. Alejandro S. Bernardo, University of Santo Tomas, The Philippines
Dr. Nicanor L. Guinto, Southern Luzon State University, The Philippines
Dr. Sara Hillman, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Dr. Stefanie Pillai, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Pramod Sah, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr. Silvia Pessoa, Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: July 1, 2025
Language Travels: To be confirmed
Pre-Conference Workshops: October 23, 2025 (venue to be confirmed)
Main Conference Dates: October 24-25, 2025
