SCL 26th Biennial Conference

San Andrés, Colombia 2026

Caribbean Languages on the Move:

Tracking Changes in Form, Function, and Status.

The Society for Caribbean Linguistics (SCL) will meet in San Andrés, Colombia from 4th to 6th August 2026 for its 26th Biennial Conference. The Conference will be hosted by the Government of the Department of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina under the theme: Caribbean Languages on the Move: Tracking Changes in Form, Function, and Status.

Abstracts on all types of Caribbean languages as well as Creoles and pidgins in general are invited. Caribbean languages include spoken and signed languages, Amerindian languages, Creole languages, standardised, official and non-standardised language varieties, immigrant languages, heritage languages, endangered languages, and religious and ritual languages. 

Abstracts for both presentations and posters will be accepted. The conference organisers are encouraging abstracts on any of the following panel themes:

• Indigenous Languages of the Insular and Greater Caribbean

• Digitisation of Heritage Caribbean Languages 

• Virtual Language Museums

• Caribbean Languages and Reparations

• Relevance of Linguistics in Education in the Caribbean

• Languages in Contact in the Caribbean

• Geolinguistics in the Caribbean

• Language and Communication in the Caribbean

• Translation and Interpreting in the Caribbean

• Language Endangerment and Language Death in the Caribbean

• Language Policies in Multilingual Caribbean Societies

• Language and Identity in the Caribbean

• Speech-Language Pathology in the Caribbean

• Language and Music in the Caribbean

• Forensic Linguistics in the Caribbean

• Linguistic Connections between the Islands (insular Caribbean) and Rimlands (continental Caribbean)

REGISTRATION FEES

Category of Attendee	Early Bird Registration (Ends June 30, 2026)	Regular Registration (Starts July 1, 2026)
SCL Members	$330 USD	$370 USD
Non-SCL Members	$370 USD	$420 USD
SCL Student Members	$160 USD	$180 USD
One-Day Pass	$120 USD	$150 USD

Important Registration Information:

• Membership Status: All presenters must be members in good financial standing with SCL to qualify for the Members registration rates. Membership dues and any outstanding payments must be cleared on or before the conference date. See payment information here: https://scl-online.net/membership/dues.htm 

• Inclusions: Registration packages include access to all academic sessions, conference materials, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, daily lunch and the conference dinner. 

• The link for payments will be circulated soon.

Registration is open. Please click the link or copy the URL below to register: https://forms.gle/vE9EW8oXC319N3H5A

 

EXCURSION & CONFERENCE DINNERS

(Details soon)

ACCOMMODATION

A selection of accommodation options has been compiled for your review. While there are alternatives, these specific establishments have been identified based on their proximity to the conference venue, Casa de La Cultura. Please be advised that rates are subject to fluctuation and may vary at the time of booking.

• Hotel Sea Flower (Sol Caribe Sea Flower)

• • Estimated Price: $139+ per night

  • Distance to Casa de la Cultura: ~100 meters (approx. 1-minute walk). This hotel is located on the same street.

• Hotel Sol Caribe San Andrés

• • Estimated Price: $165+ per night

  • Distance to Casa de la Cultura: ~200 meters (approx. 3-minute walk). It is just around the corner on the main commercial strip.

  • Note: Ideal if you want to be in the middle of the island's nightlife and shopping.

• Hotel Samawi

• • Estimated Price: $188+ per night

  • Distance to Casa de la Cultura: ~300 meters (approx. 4-minute walk). Located slightly further down Avenida Colón toward the beach.

• Hotel Aqua Rio (Decameron Aquarium)

• • Estimated Price: $192+ per night 

  • Distance to Casa de la Cultura: ~650 meters (approx. 8 to 10-minute walk). It is located at the point of the island known as Punta Hansa.

Furthermore, the local organizing committee has provided an additional list of Posadas Nativas (Native Lodges/Inns). These locally owned and authentic establishments offer immersive cultural experiences, representing a traditional alternative to conventional hotels. As the most economical lodging options on the island, they are generally accessible via online search platforms. Contact information is available for those wishing to correspond directly with the proprietors. Nightly rates for these accommodations typically range from $30 USD to $70 USD.

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