Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association Conference

Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association- Hong Kong

8th International Conference of the Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association on the theme of “Collaboration, Innovation, and Impact: Bridging Academic and Professional Worlds”, to be held in person from 11th to 13th December 2025, hosted by the Department of English at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.

The conference theme reflects the growing complexity in the social context of Languages for Specific Purposes and Professional Communication practices. Developments in technology, including the recent rise of generative artificial intelligence and more long-standing ubiquity of social media communications, continue to have a profound effect on the communication practices of academics and professionals alike. At the same time, society is increasingly faced with a range of “wicked problems” that demand collaborative and innovative responses from stakeholders in the academy, the professions, and in industry. Issues of communication frequently play an important role in determining whether effective solutions can be found, and, to engage with these issues, collaboration and innovation is essential. Against this backdrop, this conference aims to provide a platform for academics, students, industry partners, and institutions to discuss changing professional communication practices, identify synergies, and facilitate the collaboration and innovation needed to generate impact.

Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
Prof. Averil Coxhead, Victoria University of Wellington
Prof. Christoph A. Hafner, City University of Hong Kong
Prof. Sylvia Jaworska, University of Reading
Prof. Matthew S. McGlone, The University of Texas at Austin

Invited Panels, Convened and Chaired by:
Prof. Lifei Wang, Beijing Language and Culture University
Prof. Csilla Weninger, National Institute of Education, Singapore

Featured Panel, International Society for Gesture Studies – HK Hub
Prof. Simon Harrison, City University of Hong Kong

15th September 2025: Early Bird Registration closes & Regular Registration Opens
31st October 2025: Regular Registration Closes
11th to 13th December 2025: Conference in Session (including pre-conference day on 11th Dec)

The local organising committee at the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong, looks forward to seeing you in Hong Kong!