Polyglot Conference Bologna 2026

"For Everyone Who Loves Language" - A Dynamic Convergence of Language Enthusiasts, Professionals, Academics, and Learners Polyglot Conference Bologna 2026 Join us for Polyglot Conference Bologna 2026, taking place from Wednesday 18 November to Friday 20 November 2026 in Bologna, Italy. The Polyglot Conference brings together language learners, polyglots, educators, researchers, creators, and language enthusiasts from around the world. It is a place to meet people who love languages, share ideas, practise together, and celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity. At the Polyglot Conference Bologna 2026, you can look forward to: • One full day of social activities, language practice, games, quizzes, and time to meet other participants. • Two days of presentations on languages, language learning, multilingualism, culture, identity, and related topics. • Workshops and interactive sessions where you can learn with other participants and try out new ideas. • Language exchanges and organised language chats throughout the conference, giving you regular opportunities to use your languages in a friendly and supportive setting. • Opportunities to connect with an international community of language learners, speakers, teachers, creators, and researchers. • Games, quizzes, and partner activities where you can test your language knowledge and enjoy the community atmosphere. • Time to experience Bologna, its culture, food, history, and local linguistic heritage. • Dedicated social space where you can meet other attendees, practise languages and continue conversations between sessions. • A live feed from the main presentation room into the second room, where possible. This will allow you to follow the talks while still enjoying a more relaxed and social atmosphere. The Polyglot Conference is built around people. You do not need to speak many languages to attend. You simply need an interest in languages and a willingness to take part respectfully in the community. Bologna is a city with a rich cultural and linguistic history, and we are pleased to bring the Polyglot Conference there in 2026. As always, we aim to celebrate not only international languages, but also local and regional languages, minority languages, indigenous languages, heritage languages, and the people who use and support them. Secure your ticket for Polyglot Conference Bologna 2026 and join a global community united by a love of languages. Additional paid options may also be available around the conference, including language courses, social activities, cultural visits, or other special events. These will be announced separately once confirmed. Age requirement You must be 18 years old or older to buy a ticket for the Polyglot Conference. If you are under 18, please contact us before buying a ticket, as explained in the FAQ on our website. Code of Conduct By buying a ticket for the Polyglot Conference, you confirm that you have read and agree to follow the Polyglot Conference Code of Conduct. The Polyglot Conference is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all participants. We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or behaviour that makes other participants feel unsafe or unwelcome. Our participants come from many countries, cultures, backgrounds, professions, and language communities. We value that diversity. We ask all participants to treat each other with respect, patience, and care. This applies at the conference venue, during official activities, during related social events, and in online spaces connected to the Polyglot Conference. Our values We value every person who takes part in the Polyglot Conference. We are proud that the conference brings together people with different languages, experiences, perspectives, and ways of learning. This diversity is reflected in the presentations, workshops, social activities, and conversations that happen throughout the event. We want the Polyglot Conference to be a place where people can: • share their love of languages • support each other’s language learning • speak about language and culture with respect • learn from different communities and traditions • promote and appreciate lesser-used, minority, indigenous, heritage, and regional languages • make new connections in a friendly setting Our expectations We expect all participants to contribute positively to the event. This includes: • Supporting other language learners and speakers. • Recognising that everyone has different language levels, methods, and goals. • Speaking to others respectfully, both in person and online. • Giving feedback in a constructive way. • Taking part in discussions with care and consideration. • Respecting personal boundaries and privacy. • Following the Code of Conduct and any instructions from the organising team. Unacceptable behaviour The Polyglot Conference has a zero-tolerance policy towards serious breaches of the Code of Conduct. Unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not limited to: • Harassment, intimidation, stalking, or unwanted following. • Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, language, nationality, or background. • Sharing or displaying sexual images in public spaces. • Unwanted photography or recording. • Repeated disruption of talks, workshops, or other activities. • Unwanted physical contact. • Unwelcome sexual attention. • Spamming participants or sending unwanted messages for commercial, romantic, or unrelated purposes. • Impersonating other people or creating false profiles. • Sharing another person’s private information without consent. • Hate speech, threats, defamation, or abusive language. • Posting or sharing third-party content without permission. • Posting content that encourages self-harm. • Discussions about religion or politics that are used to insult, belittle, provoke, or promote hostility rather than contribute meaningfully to language-related conversations. • Encouraging any of the behaviours listed above. Enforcement Participants asked to stop inappropriate behaviour must do so immediately. The organisers may take any action needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. This may include: • speaking to the person involved • issuing a warning • removing a participant from a session or activity • expelling a participant from the conference without a refund • contacting venue security or local authorities if needed The Code of Conduct also applies to sponsors, exhibitors, partners, volunteers, and anyone else taking part in official Polyglot Conference activities. Sponsors, exhibitors, and partners must not use sexualised images, activities, clothing, or materials unrelated to the Polyglot Conference. Reporting If someone makes you or another person feel unsafe, unwelcome, harassed, or uncomfortable, please report it as soon as possible to a member of the organising team. You can make a personal report by contacting any member of the Polyglot Conference organising team. When you make a report, we will treat it seriously and with care. We will respect your privacy and will not require you to confront the person involved.