FAQs
Submission System & Call for Papers
The official call for papers is now open. Please submit your abstract through our official portal and review the detailed submission guidelines at:
https://www.cityufhssconference.com/zh/
ICALA 2026 Participant Guidelines: Step-by-Step Instructions
Register – Create an account on the conference website.
Submit Abstract – Submit once through the lead author’s account; list all co-authors.
Await Review – Decision sent by 25 Feb 2026.
Pay Fee – Only after acceptance. Early Bird (MOP 1,900) ends 10 Mar 2026.
Attend – In-person in Macau, 16–19 April 2026.
Get Documents – After attendance, log in to download:
✓ Official Receipt
✓ Acceptance Letter
✓ Participation/Presentation Certificate
Submission Revisions
Once your abstract is submitted, it is placed in the review queue immediately. To maintain the integrity of the review process and prevent system chaos, direct revisions to submitted abstracts are not permitted.
If You Need to Make Changes:
Should you need to correct or update your submission, you must:
- Email our committee at fhssconference@cityu.edu.mo with: Your full name, registration ID, and a clear request to delete the previous submission
- Wait for confirmation that your previous submission has been removed from the system
- Resubmit your corrected abstract as a new submission
Checking Your Submission History:
You can view your previous registration details and submission records in your membership profile page on the conference system.
Guidelines for Co-Author Submissions
- One Submission Per Paper: Please submit your abstract only once through the lead author’s account. Duplicate submissions will cause system conflicts and must be avoided.
- Complete Author Information: In the submission section, you must clearly list all co-authors’ full names, affiliations, and email addresses. This is mandatory for proper acknowledgment by attaching a separate document.
- Individual Registration for Presenters: Each co-author who plans to attend and present must register individually. During registration, co-authors who did not submit the abstract should mark themselves as co-authors of the paper for official records.
Conference Proceedings & Publication Opportunity
Please note that ICALA2026 currently does not have plans to publish conference proceedings. P
Papers of exceptional quality presented at the conference may be recommended for publication in the international journal Studies of Applied Linguistics in Asia (SALA).
If you wish to be considered, please submit your full paper via the journal’s submission portal by 15 May 2026: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/sala