Past ALAA Conferences
The ALAA annual conference has long served as a vibrant forum for scholars, educators, and practitioners in applied linguistics to share research, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration. Each year, the conference showcases a diverse range of presentations, workshops, and keynote addresses that reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of our field.
This section provides an archive of past ALAA conferences, highlighting key themes, locations, and contributions. Whether you are revisiting memorable moments or exploring the history of ALAA’s scholarly community, we invite you to browse through the events that have shaped our collective journey.
ALAA Conference 2025
Language and the interface of mono-/multi-/translingual mindsets
Charles Darwin University, Australia
17-19 November, 2025
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Eighth ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2024
Applied Linguistics for a just society: Advancing equity, access, and opportunity
University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
25-27 November, 2024
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ALAA Conference 2023
Resilience, Creativity, and Innovation in Applied Linguistics
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
19-21 November, 2023
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Seventh ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2022
Applied Linguistics in the Asia-Pacific Region
Rutherford House in central Wellington City, New Zealand
25-27 November, 2022
Sixth ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2019
Applied linguistics and language teaching: Making connections
Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
25 – 27 November 2019
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ALAA Conference 2018
Engaging diversity: Creating connections and building knowledge
University of Wollongong, Australia
26 – 28 November 2018
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Fifth ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2017
Applied Linguistics in the New Millennium: Multiple Theories, Pathways, and Practices
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
27 – 29 November, 2017
ALAA/ALS Conference 2016
Monash University
5 – 7 December, 2016
Fourth ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2015
Learning in a multilingual world
University of South Australia
30 November – 2 December, 2015
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17th AILA World Congress 2014
One world – many languages
Brisbane, Australia
10 – 15 August, 2014
Third ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2013
Knowing, being, doing in Applied Linguistics
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
27 – 29 November, 2013
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Second ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2011
Applied Linguistics as a meeting place
University of Canberra and The Australian National University
30 November – 2 December, 2011
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First ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2009
Applied Linguistics as a meeting place
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
2 – 4 December, 2009
ALAA Conference 2007
Making a difference: Challenges for Applied Linguistics
University of Wollongong, Australia
1 – 3 July, 2007
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ALAA Conference 2005
Applied Linguistics in Australia and beyond: Offerings, directions, invitations, questions
The University of Melbourne, Australia
25 – 28 September, 2005
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ALAA Conference 2004
University of South Australia, Australia
15 – 17 July, 2004
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ALAA Conference 2003
Planning for a multi-lingual future
Griffith University, Australia
13 – 14 July, 2003
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