37.1810, Confs: 2nd International Workshop on Language and Language Models (Croatia)

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Subject: 37.1810, Confs: 2nd International Workshop on Language and Language Models (Croatia)

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Date: 18-May-2026
From: Noémi Ligeti-Nagy [ligeti-nagy.noemi at nytud.elte.hu]
Subject: 2nd International Workshop on Language and Language Models


2nd International Workshop on Language and Language Models
Short Title: WoLaLa2026

Date: 12-Oct-2026 - 13-Oct-2026
Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Meeting URL: https://wolala.nytud.hu

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science;
Computational Linguistics

Submission Deadline: 31-May-2026

The ELTE Research Centre for Linguistics, the University of Zagreb,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Croatian Language
Technologies Society invite submissions to the 2nd International
Workshop on Language and Language Models. As the submission deadline
approaches, we encourage researchers and practitioners in the social
sciences and humanities to contribute extended abstracts and take
advantage of the opportunity to hear from our distinguished keynote
speakers.
Keynote Speakers:
- Anna Rogers, IT University of Copenhagen
- William Lamb, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Contributions should address one or more of the following areas (but
submissions on other closely related topics are also welcome):
- General language models: Critical and comparative analyses of
state-of-the-art language models, including their linguistic
competence, performance, and limitations.
- Cultural and linguistic perspectives: Investigations into the
cultural, cognitive, and scientific aspects of language processing,
including the unexplored territories of model behavior and linguistic
capability.
- Applications and best practices: Case studies and best practices in
applying AI to language research, highlighting the potential for
cross-disciplinary innovation within SSH.
- Bridging disciplines: Contributions that examine the role of
language models in reshaping traditional SSH methodologies, and
proposals on integrating AI insights into linguistic inquiry.
Submissions:
We expect submissions in the form of extended abstracts (length: 3 to
4 pages including references) in PDF format, in accordance with the
template (https://www.overleaf.com/read/sbmczvkpxpzz#4a94e3). Please
ensure your submission clearly outlines your research question,
methodology, and preliminary findings.
Links:
2nd International Workshop on Language and Language Models website:
https://wolala.nytud.hu
EasyChair submission:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=wolala2026
Template for submissions:
- ZIP-archive: https://wolala.nytud.hu/templates/WoLaLa2026.zip
- Overleaf template: https://www.overleaf.com/read/prvhqbxdgmxq#374f7b
Contact for any questions regarding the conference:
info at wolala.nytud.hu



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