3rd EBSU Linguistics International Hybrid Interdisciplinary Conference
Short Title: EBSLING-2025
Theme: Language, Technoscience, Security, and Socioeconomic Development: Towards a Holistic Digital Society

Date: 08-Oct-2025 - 11-Oct-2025
Location: Abakailik, Nigeria
Contact: Dr.Jeremiah Anene Nwankwegu (Chair LOC)
Contact Email: [email protected]
Meeting URL: https://sites.google.com/view/thirdebsuling2025/home

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Discipline of Linguistics; General Linguistics; Linguistic Theories

Submission Deadline: 30-Aug-2025

Conference Overview:
The Department of Languages and Linguistics, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, is pleased to invite academics, researchers, linguists, technologists, policymakers, development practitioners, security experts, and stakeholders in governance to its Third International Interdisciplinary Conference, slated for October 8–11, 2025.

This year’s theme explores the intersections of language, technology, security, and development in the context of our evolving digital world.
In an age where digital transformation is redefining every aspect of human existence, the convergence of language, technoscience, security, and development has become not only inevitable but essential. This conference seeks to critically examine the interplay among these domains, with particular emphasis on their impact on building a holistic digital society that is inclusive, culturally grounded, ethically sound, and socioeconomically balanced.

The conference interrogates how language practices, scientific and technological innovations, political conduct, and cultural realities intersect to shape or threaten our collective security and development. Particular attention will be paid to emerging concerns around cyber and physical security, spiritual and metaphysical threats, sociopolitical instability, food insecurity, and the communicative strategies of political actors in digitally networked societies.

This event offers a robust platform for interdisciplinary engagement, encouraging critical discourse and knowledge exchange across the humanities, social sciences, and applied sciences. Scholars and stakeholders are invited to contribute insights and solutions toward building resilient, safe, and inclusive digital futures.

Indicative Sub-Themes:
A. Language, Identity, and Inclusion in the Digital Age
B. Language, Technoscience, AI, and Human Communication
C. Communication, Media, and National Security
D. Language, Socio-Political Communication and Governance
E. Language, Religion, Spirituality, and Metaphysical Security
F. Language, Economic Development, Food Security, and Cultural Sustainability
G. Digital Linguistics/Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Preservation
H. Language, Gender, Class & Social Balance
I. Linguistic Interfaces & Cross-cutting Themes
J. Core Linguistics

Submission Guidelines:
Abstract: 250–300 words (include title, background, methodology, key findings)
Full Paper: Max 6,000 words, APA 7th edition
Abstract Deadline: August 30, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Rolling
Full Paper Deadline: November 7, 2025

Submit via Email: [email protected]
or via Easyabs: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/submit/EBSULING-2025/
Selected papers will be peer-reviewed and published in reputable interdisciplinary journals.

Registration Fees (Early Bird by September 15):
Nigerians - Early Bird ₦20,000, Regular ₦25,000
Foreigners - Early Bird $30, Regular $40
Nigerian Students - Early Bird ₦10,000, Regular ₦15,000
Foreign Students - Early Bird $10, Regular $15
For information on how to submit payment for registration, please visit the conference website.

Conference Venues:
Opening/Closing: New Faculty Auditorium, EBSU
Technical Sessions: Faculty Blocks A & B, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Virtual Presentations: ICT Centre, EBSU

Format: Hybrid (Physical + Virtual)
Virtual sessions will be professionally supported and integrated into the program.

Key Personalities:
Chief Host: Prof. Michael U. Awoke, Vice Chancellor, EBSU
Host: Dr. Goodluck C. Nwode, HOD, Languages & Linguistics, EBSU
Co-Host: Prof. Nkechi Emma-Echiegu, Dean, Social Sciences & Humanities, EBSU

Confirmed Speakers:
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Sani Abba Aliyu, Director, Advancement & International Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Lead Paper Presenters:
Prof. Ngozi Emeka-Nwobia, Ebonyi State University
Prof. Ahmad Shehu, Kaduna State University
Dr. Raphael Iyamu, University of Florida, USA
Major Dr. Y. M. Sukam, Director, Research Development and Innovation, Nigerian Army College of Environmental Sciences & Technology, Makurdi

Contact Information:
Dr. Jeremiah A. Nwankwegu, Chair, Local Organizing Committee, +234 703 946 9389
Dr. Iwuchukwu C. Uwaezuoke, Secretary, Local Organizing Committee, +234 806 383 807