Digital Transformation of
Translation & Intercultural Communication
The 2026 International Conference on Translation Education (ICTE 2026)
Conference Background
A well-established international series bringing together scholars, educators, and industry practitioners.
Following highly successful conferences at City University of Hong Kong (2014), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (2019, 2024), and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2025), ICTE 2026 continues its tradition of scholarly excellence.
Hosted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU), this edition aims to respond to the rapid technological and societal changes shaping our field.
The Theme
Digital transformation as a systemic phenomenon in translation and intercultural communication.
We move beyond viewing technology merely as a "computer-assisted" tool. ICTE 2026 critically engages with how AI, digital platforms, and data-driven technologies are fundamentally altering:
Pedagogy & Assessment
Reshaping curriculum design, learning outcomes, and evaluation frameworks in the AI era.
Digital Environments
The impact of digital platforms, remote collaboration, and technology-mediated learning.
Professional Identity
How digital transformation affects the roles, agency, and competencies of translators and educators.
Conference Topics
We invite abstract submissions covering, but not limited to, the following sub-themes:
- AI-augmented translation and interpreting training
- Integrating LLMs and multimodal tools into curricula
- Remote and hybrid interpreting education
- Data-driven approaches to translation studies
- Ethics of algorithmics (privacy, bias, transparency)
- Intersections with Digital Humanities
- AI-mediated intercultural encounters
- Voice, identity, and agency in digital spaces
- Digital storytelling and community interpreting
- Changing professional roles and workflows
- Policy frameworks for AI in language services
- Academia-industry synergies and case studies
Important Dates
Call for Papers Issued
Interested scholars, students and professionals are invited to submit abstracts.
Abstract Submission Deadline
Final day to submit your 300-word abstract through the submission portal.
Notification of Acceptance
Peer review results sent to authors.
Conference Dates
ICTE 2026 held at BNBU, Zhuhai, China.
Ready to Submit?
We welcome submissions for individual papers, poster presentations, and technology workshops. All abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Go to Submission Portal