ACLing 2026

ACLing 2026

ACLing 2026: 8th International Conference on AI in Computational Linguistics

25-26 November 2026

A Multi-Site Hybrid Conference

Two Physical Hubs. Global Virtual Access. One International Research Community.

📍 The British University in Dubai (BUiD), Dubai, UAE
📍 Jadara University, Jordan
🌐 Virtual Participation Worldwide

Bringing together researchers, academics, and practitioners across borders to explore the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Computational Linguistics.

Present in Dubai • Present in Jordan • Join Online from Anywhere

Submission Deadline: 1 October 2026

[ SUBMIT PAPER ] [ CALL FOR PAPERS ] [IMPORTANT DATES]

 

Visibility

ACLing 2026 will be published in Procedia Computer Science by ELSEVIER (Confirmed). Every peer-reviewed research article published in Procedia Computer Science will be available open access on ScienceDirect and will have a DOI assigned.  Procedia Computer Science (ISSN: 1877-0509) of this series is indexed in  Scopus and  SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), ‎‎(SJR: 0.47 and H-index: 152), as well as ACM Digital Library, Ei Compendex, SNIP, and INSPEC.

 About the Conference

ACLing 2026 marks the 8th edition of the Computational Linguistics conference series (ACLing). The conference seeks to bring together renowned academicians, scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to exchange new ideas and discoveries in Computational Linguistics from an AI perspective. As more linguistic information becomes accessible via the web, social media, and intranet services, this field has grown in importance. The conference covers AI theory and practice in Computational Linguistics, including text, audio, image, and video, regardless of language. ACLing 2026 will be delivered as a multi-site hybrid conference, with physical conference hubs in Dubai, UAE, and Jordan, together with synchronous virtual participation.

ACLing 2026: Connecting Research Across Borders

For its eighth edition, ACLing is expanding its international reach through a multi-site hybrid conference experience, connecting researchers through two physical conference hubs in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, together with synchronous virtual participation from around the world.

ACLing 2026 will be physically hosted at The British University in Dubai (BUiD), Dubai, UAE, and Jadara University, Jordan, while maintaining its established virtual participation option for researchers who are unable to attend in person.

This expanded format reflects ACLing’s commitment to building an inclusive and internationally connected research community. Participants will have greater flexibility to engage with the conference by attending physically at either conference hub or joining virtually from anywhere in the world.

Through interconnected sessions, keynote talks, technical presentations, and opportunities for scholarly exchange, ACLing 2026 aims to bring together researchers across institutions, countries, and regions within one shared international conference experience.

Three Ways to Participate

🇦🇪 Dubai Conference Hub
Attend ACLing 2026 physically at The British University in Dubai and engage directly with researchers and participants in the UAE.

🇯🇴 Jordan Conference Hub
Attend physically at Jadara University and become part of ACLing’s growing regional and international research network.

🌐 Virtual Conference
Present and participate online through the ACLing Conference Program, enabling researchers worldwide to join the conference regardless of location.

Two Countries. Two Physical Hubs. One ACLing Community.

Why ACLing Conference Series?

  • Esteemed publication with Standard Citation Indexing and significant Impact. ACLing 2026 is the eighth edition of the ACLing conference series. In the first and second editions, the conference was held concurrently with the esteemed CICLing conference, acknowledged by the computational linguistics research community. In recent years, the conference has achieved considerable success, and it is anticipated that ACLing 2026 will continue this trend, establishing itself as a prominent platform for AI research in Computational Linguistics. All accepted papers at ACLing 2026 will be published in Procedia Computer Science (ISSN: 1877-0509) by ELSEVIER (submitted), as a peer-reviewed journal. Procedia Computer Science is a distinguished publication esteemed in numerous places for academic advancement. The standard for assessing Citation Impact indicates that ACLing (Procedia in Computer Science) proceedings are indexed in Scopus (See Why Scopus?), the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, including scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings, where one can also view CiteScore rank and make comparisons with other peer-reviewed literature in the Computer Science domain. Nonetheless, Procedia Computer Science is ranked by SJR (scimago). The conference proceedings have been cataloged in DBLP for its previous conferences.‎
  • Procedia is a journal, and the conference proceedings constitute one issue. Elsevier will publish the ACLing Proceedings of this year as a distinct issue in Procedia. All published manuscripts must adhere to a high professional quality and comply with the criteria established by Elsevier. Procedia, as a journal, possesses an ISSN rather than an ISBN. Each peer-reviewed research article published in Procedia Computer will be granted a DOI.
  • Open Access (OA) and Expedited Publication. All peer-reviewed research articles published in Procedia Computer Science, including ACLing2026, will be accessible open access (i.e., available online, immediately, and free of charge). It is published online on ScienceDirect within approximately two months of the approval of the camera-ready submissions. The whole proceedings are accessible online through ScienceDirect, or any connected service, and the publisher shall provide them at no cost to all users. This indicates that papers are universally and freely accessible online indefinitely, in a readily comprehensible format immediately upon publishing. Authors are not required to incur additional publication fees for open access. Elsevier will guarantee that the Proceedings content is published and disseminated with the correct copyright notice attributed to the author(s) or employer.
  • General interest. The conference encompasses a comprehensive range of subjects pertaining to AI in computational linguistics. This renders it appealing to individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering engaging debates and the exchange of viewpoints. The talks and presentations offer researchers the opportunity to share their initiatives and research with colleagues from various global locations.
  • Opportunities for Collaborative Research Initiatives. The conference aims to unite individuals from many fields in AI and computational linguistics to foster the exchange of ideas, facilitate personal connections, and stimulate the emergence of collaborative research activities that enhance their research opportunities.
  • Opportunities for Interaction and Networking. The conference is designed for a cohort of industry people and academic researchers. This fosters an easygoing and amicable ambiance, simulating a convivial gathering rather than a formal occasion. This presents an ideal chance for senior academics and emerging researchers to engage and cultivate innovative concepts. The forthcoming conference will provide them with valuable feedback, both official and informal, which is advantageous for the preparation of high-quality research articles. Evidence exists of consistent attendance and contributions from participants who deem the conference beneficial for their interests.

Previous ACLing Proceedings issues Published in Procedia Computer Science Journal:

You can check the Google Scholar citation impact so far: ACLing Scholar Citations.

Note that for ACLing 2021-2026, the focus has shifted to “AI in Computational Linguistics” without concentrating on a particular natural language.

Important Dates

  • 01 OCT — Paper Submission
  • 20 OCT — Acceptance Notification
  • 30 OCT — Camera Ready
  • 10 NOV — Author Registration
  • 25–26 NOV — ACLing 2026 Conference

ACLing 2026 — Multi-Site Hybrid Conference allows synchronous presentation for authors who register their papers. Authors can elect to either do a virtual presentation, or attend the conference and present in person.

Conference Hubs & Participation

ACLing 2026 will be held as a Multi-Site Hybrid Conference, offering researchers three flexible ways to participate.

🇦🇪 Dubai Conference Hub
The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

🇯🇴 Jordan Conference Hub
Jadara University
Jordan

🌐 Virtual Conference
Online participation via the ACLing Conference Program

Authors of accepted papers may participate and present their research in person at one of the physical conference hubs or virtually, subject to the final conference program and session allocation.

The multi-site format enables ACLing 2026 to connect research communities across countries while maintaining a unified international conference program and virtual accessibility for participants worldwide.

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Sponsors

The British University in Dubai

New Giza University

Jadara University

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