HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Johannesburg, South Africa 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 3–4 February 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17
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

3 FEB 2027 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
    Innovations in Contemporary Narrative Forms
    411
    Track Overview

    This track explores the evolution of narrative structures in contemporary fiction, focusing on innovative techniques that challenge traditional storytelling. Participants will analyze how these forms reflect and shape cultural and social realities.

    Track 02
    Postmodernism and Its Discontents
    410
    Track Overview

    This session delves into the complexities of postmodern literature, examining its critiques and redefinitions of meaning and identity. Scholars will discuss the implications of postmodern thought on contemporary literary practices.

    Track 03
    Cultural Studies and Literary Discourse
    1016
    Track Overview

    Focusing on the intersection of cultural studies and literature, this track investigates how literary texts engage with and reflect cultural discourses. Papers will analyze the role of literature in shaping cultural identities and social narratives.

  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
    Aesthetic Innovations in Fiction
    49
    Track Overview

    This session invites discussions on the aesthetic dimensions of contemporary fiction, emphasizing how innovative artistic choices influence reader perception and interpretation. Participants will consider the relationship between form and content in literary innovation.

    Track 05
    Identity and Representation in Contemporary Literature
    510
    Track Overview

    This track examines how contemporary fiction addresses issues of identity, including race, gender, and sexuality. Scholars will explore the narrative strategies employed to represent diverse identities and the implications for social understanding.

    Track 06
    Experimental Literature: Breaking Boundaries
    916
    Track Overview

    This session focuses on the rise of experimental literature and its role in redefining the boundaries of the literary form. Participants will analyze works that challenge conventions and explore new modes of expression.

  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

4 FEB 2027 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
    Narrative Theory in Contemporary Contexts
    416
    Track Overview

    This track investigates the application of narrative theory to contemporary literature, exploring how theoretical frameworks enhance our understanding of narrative techniques. Scholars will discuss the relevance of narrative theory in analyzing modern texts.

    Track 08
    The Role of Discourse in Literary Innovation
    410
    Track Overview

    Focusing on the interplay between discourse and literary innovation, this session examines how language shapes narrative and thematic development in contemporary fiction. Participants will explore the implications of discourse analysis for understanding literary texts.

    Track 09
    Intersections of Literature and Social Change
    1016
    Track Overview

    This track explores how contemporary fiction engages with social issues and movements, reflecting and influencing societal change. Scholars will analyze the role of literature as a catalyst for dialogue and transformation.

  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
    Global Perspectives in Contemporary Fiction
    417
    Track Overview

    This session invites discussions on the globalization of literature and its impact on contemporary fiction. Participants will explore how cross-cultural influences shape narrative forms and themes in a globalized literary landscape.

    Track 11
    The Future of Literary Innovation
    916
    Track Overview

    This track speculates on the future trajectories of literary innovation in the context of emerging technologies and shifting cultural paradigms. Scholars will discuss potential directions for contemporary fiction and the evolving role of the writer.

  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 5 Gender Equality 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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