IACICA 2026
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IACICA 2026
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IACICA 2026 Introduction
2026 5th International Academic Conference on Innovation in Culture and Arts (IACICA 2026) will be held in Tokyo, Japan during November 6-9, 2026. It is jointly organized by the Editorial Department of the Journal of Language, Culture and Education (JLCE) and the Editorial Department of Art Sciences. It aims to provide a forum for researchers, scholars, educators, and professionals from academia, cultural institutions, and creative industries to discourse on research findings, pedagogical practices, and innovative applications in language, culture, and arts. The conference serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of disciplines with a common interest in advancing cross-cultural understanding and artistic expression. It also brings authors and readers together to communicate face to face and discuss opportunities for possible collaboration and emerging trends in the field of culture and arts innovation.
IACICA 2026 Important Dates
Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 10-30 Working Days
Regular Registration Deadline: October 27, 2026
Conference Dates: November 6-9, 2026
Conference Topics
IACICA 2026 invites submissions on a wide range of topics related to innovation in culture and arts. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange of ideas among scholars, researchers, and practitioners. The following topics are of particular interest:
Language and Communication
- Language acquisition and pedagogy
- Cross-cultural communication
- Discourse analysis and pragmatics
- Applied linguistics
- Translation and interpretation
- Multilingualism and identity
- Digital humanities and language learning
Culture and Society
- Cultural heritage and preservation
- Intercultural competence and education
- Cultural identity and globalization
- Media and cultural representation
- Cultural tourism and heritage management
- Anthropology of everyday life
- Cultural policy and soft power
Arts and Creative Industries
- Visual arts and design innovation
- Performing arts and theater studies
- Music and sound studies
- Digital arts and new media
- Creative industries and entrepreneurship
- Art education and pedagogy
- Cultural and artistic criticism
Education and Innovation
- Curriculum development in arts education
- Technology-enhanced language learning
- Cultural pedagogy and teaching methods
- STEAM education approaches
- Assessment and evaluation in arts education
- Inclusive and diverse education
- Lifelong learning in cultural contexts
Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Cultural sustainability and development
- Arts-based research methodologies
- Cultural industries and innovation ecosystems
- Global and local dynamics in culture
- Community engagement and participatory arts
- Cultural diplomacy and international exchange
- Innovation in cultural institutions
