The Institute of the Latvian Language of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia invites you to participate in the international scientific conference “Research for Language Practice: Sociolinguistic Aspects, Terminology Development, and Standardization”, held in commemoration of the 153rd anniversary of academician Jānis Endzelīns. The conference will take place on 19–20 February 2026 at the University of Latvia (4 Kalpaka Boulevard, Riga).

With this conference, we invite participants to explore the interaction between language research and language practice – how contemporary sociolinguistics, the development of terminology, and processes of language standardization shape and influence the use of Latvian in various domains and groups within society and communication. We encourage contributions that examine both the social and cultural contexts of language, as well as developments in language planning, norms, terminology creation, and language policy, outlining their theoretical foundations and practical impact on the linguistic environment in Latvia and beyond.

The conference is envisaged as a platform for interdisciplinary discussion, addressing both theoretical and applied linguistics and focusing particularly on issues related to language use, language culture, and the development of the linguistic environment in contemporary society.

Registration: online application form. 
NB! If you do not receive a confirmation email about the receipt of your application within three working days, please write to endzelinakonference@gmail.com.