The 2026 International Conference on Multimodal Literacies: Literature, Technology, and Cultural Learning in Flux (MLTC26)
Locations
- U.K. (Offline): Boston University
- Online: Link to be provided by the organizer
Date & Details
- Date: July 30, 2026
- Mode: Hybrid (On-site | Online)
Introduction
The 2026 International Conference on Multimodal Literacies (MLTC26) convenes at a transformative moment for the humanities and the learning sciences. As we move deeper into an era defined by generative AI, interactive media, and decentralized digital spaces, the way we produce, consume, and teach "text" is undergoing a profound evolution. MLTC26 serves as a premier global forum for scholars and practitioners to investigate how the intersection of Literature, Educational Technology, and Cultural Studies is redefining the human experience of learning.
Our mission is to explore "Literacy in Flux"—moving beyond traditional linear reading toward a multimodal understanding of the world. We seek to understand how the cognitive foundations of the learning sciences can be paired with the critical lens of cultural studies to ensure that technology serves as a bridge, rather than a barrier, to humanistic inquiry.
From the study of algorithmic poetry to the implementation of VR in linguistic revitalisation, MLTC26 is where we architect the future of the human word. Join us as we bridge the gap between abstract theory and classroom innovation.
Conference Agenda
| Time (EST) | Session Title | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Opening Remarks & Welcome Address | |
| 09:00 – 10:15 | Keynote I: Redefining the "Story" in an age of interactive and algorithmic literature | Mahesh Srinivasan (Harvard University) |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Coffee Break / Virtual Networking | — |
| 11:00 – 12:15 | Keynote II: Leveraging the Learning Sciences to design ethical, AI-assisted pedagogy | Umer Sahil Maqsood (Xi'an Jiaotong University) |
| 12:15 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Q&A | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Closing Remarks |
Keynote Speakers
Mahesh Srinivasan
Linguistic and Cognitive Development
Associate Professor
Harvard University
Umer Sahil Maqsood
Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Humanities
Doctor
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Editorial Team
Editor-in-chief
Syed Muhammad Miqdad Mehdi (South China University of Technology)
Associate Editor
Zahid Yousaf (Government College of Management Sciences, Mansehra-Pakistan)
Editorial Board Member
Umer Sahil Maqsood (Xi'an Jiaotong University), Hu Liu (Weinan Normal University)
All submissions will be screened and peer-reviewed by the reviewers with MDs, PHDs, Doctors of Engineering and associate professors from the universities and research institutes worldwide.
The peer-review process will be double-blind peer-review.
