Communication and Languages in Asian-Pacific Regions: Connection, Collaboration, and Sustainability
Host:
- Asia-Pacific Communication Alliance (APCA)
- Asian Network for Public Opinion Research (ANPOR)
Organiser: Language Centre (LC), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
Date: 27-28 May 2025
Venue: Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei.
The UBD Language Centre is honoured to organise the APCA-ANPOR Universiti Brunei Darussalam 2025 Conference on 27–28 May 2025. The conference, themed “Communication and Languages in Asian-Pacific Regions: Connection, Collaboration, and Sustainability,” reflects our commitment to contributing meaningfully to the advancement of communication and language studies.
It will cover a range of key issues including sustainable communication practices, language education and policy, the interplay between language, communication, and connectivity, the impact of linguistic diversity on communication, the intersection of policy and sustainability, and the role of education and training in forging communication partnerships and networks.
Set to take place at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, this event will not only facilitate the sharing of experiences and solutions but also strengthen Brunei’s role in international communication research networks. We welcome contributions from scholars and practitioners across various sub-fields of communication and language studies, including media, linguistics, information technology, politics, and global networks, to enrich discussions and contribute to the broader discourse on sustainability and communication.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming experts, academics, and practitioners from around the world to share their insights and strategies for advancing sustainable communication practices at this pivotal event.
Conference Streams
Participants and paper authors are encouraged to submit papers in any of the streams listed below.
- Sustainable Communication Practices
- Innovations in Language Education
- Language, Communication and Connectivity
- Linguistic Diversity and Communication
- Language Policy and Sustainability
- Education and Training in Communication Partnerships and Networking
Submission of Abstract
The abstract submission process requires each abstract to be between 200 and 250 words and include 3 to 5 keywords. Submissions must be made through the designated online portal, as submissions via email will not be accepted. All submissions must be in English and abstracts should follow a structured format, comprising the sub-headings:
- Purpose
- Design/Methodology
- Findings
Submission Process
Please submit the abstracts as PDF attachments without author identification to asian.pacific.communication@gmail.com and include your name, title, institutional affiliation, email address, and a short bio (up to 100 words) in the body of the email. Please title your email as “response to CFP: UBD”.
Abstract Review Process
All submitted abstracts will go through a peer-review process carried out by the conference scientific committee for presentation at the conference.
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection to Corresponding Author
Notification will be sent to the corresponding author by 3rd May 2025. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive instructions for the submission of their full paper and presentation. At least one author must register and present the paper at the conference.
Email address:
apca.anpor.lc@ubd.edu.bn (Language Centre), asian.pacific.communication@gmail.com (APCA)
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 23 April 2025
- Acceptance Notification: Before 03 May 2025
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: 08 May 2025
- Final Registration Deadline: 13 May 2025
- Conference Opening Ceremony: 27 May 2025
- Conference Presentations and Discussions: 27-28 May 2025
- Conference Closing Ceremony: 28 May 2025
Benefits to Participants
- Promote academic quality, facilitate cross-disciplinary engagement and highlight current issues.
- Serve as a platform for academia, researchers, practitioners and policy makers to exchange views and ideas.
- Enable opportunities for research collaborations.
Presentation Format
Each accepted paper will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
Conference Programme
| Day 1BRUNEI TIME | Tuesday, 27 May 2025 |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration (PCAC) |
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks |
| 9:45 – 10:15 | Keynote Session 1 with Q&A |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Tea/coffee Break (Move to ILIA) |
| 11:00 –13:00 | Keynote Sessions 2,3,4 with Q&A |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 15:50 | Parallel Sessions |
| 15:50 – 16:00 | Tea/coffee break |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Parallel Sessions |
| Evening | Banquet (optional) |
| Day 2 | Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |
| 9:00 – 10:50 | Parallel sessions |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Tea/coffee break |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Parallel Sessions |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Parallel Sessions or Concluding Keynote & Closing Ceremony |
Registration Fee for APCA–ANPOR UBD 2025 Conference
ANPOR/APCA Member Presenters and Participants
| Early Bird Payment | Regular PaymentAfter 8 May 2025 | |
| Presenters | USD 75 | USD 90 |
| Student Presenters | USD 30 | USD 40 |
| Participant | USD 50 | USD 60 |
| Student Participants | Free | Free |
Non ANPOR/APCA Member International Presenters and Participants
| Early Bird Payment | Regular PaymentAfter 8 May 2025 | |
| Presenters | USD 100 | USD 120 |
| Student Presenters | USD 35 | USD 50 |
| Participants | USD 60 | USD 80 |
| Student Participants | USD 20 | USD 40 |
- For students (for both paper presenter and participant) – please upload verification letter or a copy of student ID when submitting your registration online.
- Networking Dinner (Optional): BND 50 (27 May 2025)
UBD Staff and Students
To encourage participation from UBD staff and students, the conference may waive the registration fee for those presenting at the event. Staff and students attending as non-presenting participants will be charged a flat fee of USD 15 or BND 20, which will cover the cost of refreshments and the conference kit. However, this rate will not be included in the Call for Abstracts, as it will be managed internally by UBD.
Payment Methods
Direct Bank Transfer or online payment to UBD Tabung.
Ethical Standards & Policies
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
- Presentations and full papers should be in English.
- By attending, participants agree to photography/video recording policies set by APCA, ANPOR, and UBD.
