VenueKobe UniversityTakigawa Memorial Hall 2F, Large Conference Room, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
DatesNovember 26 (Thu) - 28 (Sat), 2026
ChairOsamu Sawada
Kobe University
Co-chairsDaisuke Bekki
Ochanomizu University
Koji Mineshima
Keio University

Invited Speakers

Thomas Grano
Indiana University
Daniel Lassiter
University of Edinburgh

Aim and Topics

LENLS is an annual international conference on formal linguistics (i.e., syntax, semantics and pragmatics), computational linguistics, the philosophy of language, and related fields, including but not limited to the following:

LENLS22 will be held in a hybrid format. Most presentations will take place in person at Kobe University, with the exception of a few remote talks. We will also provide a Zoom live stream for remote attendance. However, please note that the Zoom link will only be shared with registered participants.

Submissions

Authors are required to choose from one of the following two submission categories: [Abstract Only] and [Abstract+Full Paper]. For both categories, authors must submit abstracts (anonymous, up to 4 pages including figures and references, A4 size, 12-point font) on original, unpublished research. Abstracts must be submitted electronically in PDF at:

https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=lenls22

Upon acceptance, authors (both categories) are expected to submit extended abstracts (up to 5 pages) before Nov 13. Note that abstracts submitted to the [Abstract+Full Paper] category may be accepted in the [Abstract Only] category (but not vice versa). The proceedings of the workshop will be made available online, including extended abstracts (both categories).

Authors submitting to the [Abstract+Full Paper] category are required to submit a full paper (up to 16 pages, excluding references and appendices) for the post-proceedings volume after the conference and at least one of them must agree to review at least one other full paper.

AI Use Policy

Authors bear full responsibility for all content in their submissions, regardless of whether AI tools were used in their preparation. AI systems may not be listed as co-authors. Submissions found to contain hallucinated content (e.g., fabricated references or citations) will be desk-rejected.

At the time of submission, all authors must complete the AI Use Statement field in the EasyChair submission form. If no AI tools were used, authors may simply state: "No AI tools were used in preparing this submission." If AI tools were used, authors should specify the tool(s) and the nature of their use. The program committee will take the disclosed use into account in its evaluation.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline Aug. 31, 2026 (AoE)
Notification of acceptance Oct. 1, 2026 (AoE)
Deadline for early registration Oct. 31, 2026 (AoE)
Deadline for the extended abstract Nov. 13, 2026 (AoE)
Deadline for online registration Nov. 16, 2026 (AoE)
LENLS22 Nov. 26-28, 2026
Deadline for full papers Dec. 11, 2026 (AoE)

Sponsors

LENLS is organized by an alliance of the following sponsors.

Conference Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are required to adhere to the following code of conduct. Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The Quick Version

The organizers are dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, and social media. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the organisers.

The Less Quick Version

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, and religion (or lack thereof), as well as sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Participants asked to stop harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference without a refund.

If you experience harassment, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the following conference staff members immediately: Elin McCready and Daisuke Bekki

The conference staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.

We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop venues as well as conference-related social events.

Program Committee

Local Organizers

Past Editions

Contact

lenls22[[at]]easychair.org