HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Casablanca, Morocco or Virtually from your home or work

Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 12–13 December 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 4 SDGs SDGs 4, 9, 10 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

12 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Intercultural Narratives in English Literature
    410
    Track Overview

    This track explores the ways in which English literature reflects and shapes intercultural narratives. Papers may examine specific texts or authors that engage with themes of cultural exchange and identity.

    Track 02
    The Role of Translation in Cross-Cultural Literature
    410
    Track Overview

    Focusing on the significance of translation, this track invites discussions on how translated works contribute to the understanding of cross-cultural literary dialogues. Contributions may analyze the challenges and nuances of translating literary texts across cultures.

    Track 03
    Comparative Approaches to Literary Criticism
    49
    Track Overview

    This session encourages comparative analyses of literary works from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing the methodologies employed in literary criticism. Participants are invited to present innovative frameworks that facilitate cross-cultural comparisons.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Poetic Expressions of Identity and Belonging
    10
    Track Overview

    This track investigates how poetry serves as a medium for expressing complex identities and experiences of belonging in diverse cultural contexts. Papers may focus on individual poets or thematic explorations of identity in contemporary poetry.

    Track 05
    Global Literature and Cultural Contexts
    410
    Track Overview

    This session examines the interplay between global literature and the cultural contexts from which it emerges. Contributions should consider how cultural backgrounds influence narrative structures and thematic concerns in global literary works.

    Track 06
    Literary Movements and Intercultural Exchange
    410
    Track Overview

    Focusing on significant literary movements, this track explores how intercultural exchange has shaped literary trends and practices. Papers may analyze specific movements or authors that exemplify cross-cultural influences.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

13 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Postcolonial Perspectives in English Literature
    1016
    Track Overview

    This track invites discussions on postcolonial literature and its engagement with themes of power, identity, and resistance. Participants are encouraged to explore texts that reflect postcolonial experiences and their implications for intercultural dialogue.

    Track 08
    Narrative Analysis of Cross-Cultural Storytelling
    410
    Track Overview

    This session focuses on narrative techniques in storytelling across cultures, examining how different traditions shape narrative forms and themes. Papers may analyze specific stories or storytelling practices that highlight cultural differences and similarities.

    Track 09
    Cultural Context in Textual Interpretation
    410
    Track Overview

    This track emphasizes the importance of cultural context in the interpretation of literary texts. Contributions should explore how understanding cultural backgrounds enhances textual analysis and enriches literary criticism.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Creative Writing as a Tool for Intercultural Dialogue
    410
    Track Overview

    This session invites creative writers to share their experiences and insights on using creative writing to foster intercultural understanding. Papers may include reflections on the creative process and the role of storytelling in bridging cultural divides.

    Track 11
    Linguistic Diversity and Literary Expression
    410
    Track Overview

    This track examines the relationship between linguistic diversity and literary expression in English literature. Contributions may explore how language shapes literary style, voice, and cultural representation in various texts.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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