Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Conference
Dates - 2 days
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Opens
Friday, February 20, 2026
Location
Washington, DC, USA
Venue
Howard University (TBA)
2400 Sixth Street NW
Hosted by
Howard University Center for African Studies, Howard University Department of African Studies, Howard University Department of World Languages and Cultures
The conference explores how African Indigenous knowledge and languages can help the continent forge a path toward its future, addressing questions like 'What is the future of African Indigenous knowledge systems and languages?' and 'How can we develop the future of Africa through traditional wisdom and knowledge systems while avoiding nostalgia?' Topics include documentation and preservation of endangered African languages, African languages in the digital age, and more.<grok:render type="render