For scholars in Arts & Humanities (A&H), securing a conference publication is significantly more challenging than in STEM fields. While Engineering relies on Ei Compendex, the "Gold Standard" for Literature, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies is the CPCI-SSH (Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities), part of the Web of Science (WoS).
For 2026, we have identified the most reliable international symposia that offer pathways to CPCI and, in select cases, Scopus indexing.
1. ICLL 2026 - Pure Linguistics & Literature
The International Conference on Languages and Literature (ICLL) is a focused venue perfect for pure research in syntax, semantics, comparative literature, and applied linguistics.
• Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Languages and Literature
• Abbreviation: ICLL 2026
• Estimated Date: March/April 2026
• Location: (Rotates, often France or Singapore)
• Focus: Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Post-Colonial Literature.
• Publication: Proceedings often published in International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics (IJLLL) or conference volumes.
• Indexing: Google Scholar, Crossref, and selected proceedings submitted for CPCI review.
• Official Website: http://www.icll.org/
2. ICLCC 2026 - Culture & Communication
The International Conference on Language, Communication and Culture is ideal for interdisciplinary studies combining media studies, cultural heritage, and communication theory.
• Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Language, Communication and Culture
• Abbreviation: ICLCC 2026
• Estimated Date: May 2026
• Location: United Kingdom or Virtual
• Focus: Intercultural Communication, Media Linguistics, Visual Culture.
• Indexing: Scopus (for specific affiliated journals) and CPCI (Proceedings).
• Why Submit: Great for "Cultural Studies" papers that don't fit into traditional linguistics journals.
• Official Website: http://www.iclcc.org/
3. ICHSS 2026 - The "Safety Net" for Humanities
The International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSS) is a large-scale, generalist conference. Because it covers a broad scope, it often partners with major publishers like Atlantis Press (Springer) or KnE Social Sciences to ensure stable CPCI indexing.
• Conference: 2026 International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences
• Estimated Date: January 2026 (Winter Session) / July 2026 (Summer Session)
• Location: Thailand, Japan, or Hybrid.
• Focus: General Humanities, Sociology of Language, History, Arts Education.
• Indexing: CPCI-SSH (Web of Science) is the primary target here.
• Official Website: http://www.ichss.org/ (Note: Check specific year listing).
4. ICLLL 2026 - Language, Literature & Linguistics
Another strong contender in the series, ICLLL is widely recognized in Asia and Europe.
• Conference: 2026 International Conference on Language, Literature and Linguistics
• Estimated Date: November 2026
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Focus: Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Literary Theory.
• Indexing: Scopus (via journal partnerships) and CPCI.
• Official Website: http://www.iclll.org/
The "Indexing Reality" for Humanities in 2026
Unlike Engineering, where Ei Indexing is almost automatic for IEEE conferences, Humanities scholars must be strategic:
1. CPCI is King: Do not obsess over Scopus. For Literature and History, CPCI-SSH (Web of Science) is often the highest achievable index for a conference paper.
2. Atlantis Press (Springer): Look for conferences that publish their proceedings in the series "Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research." This series has an excellent track record of CPCI indexing.
3. Journal Support: Many of the conferences listed above (like ICLL) offer a "Journal Track." If your paper is excellent, it may be recommended to a partner journal, which is the only reliable way to get into AHCI (Arts & Humanities Citation Index).
