International Tamil Research Conference to be Held in Canada
24-May-2026.
The World Tamil Research Conference under the theme “Classical Tamil and Tamils in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” will be held in Toronto, Canada, from 15 to 18 October this year.
The conference is expected to bring together Tamil scholars, researchers, professors and academics from around the world. Research papers have been invited under five major themes.
Tamil and Artificial Intelligence: Tamil in the world of artificial intelligence, translation studies, creative literature and artistic terminology.
Philosophy and Culture: Tamil philosophical thought and cultural traditions, Tamil arts and aesthetics, Tamil social values and feminism, and identity preservation among the Tamil diaspora.
Economic Thought and Social Life: Tamil economic thinking and entrepreneurship, economic contributions of overseas Tamils in a globalised world, livelihoods of marginalised communities and eco-economics, and the rehabilitation and social life of Eelam Tamils.
Tamil History and Social Development: Ancient Tamil civilisation and historical heritage, Tamil educational and medical traditions, language politics and identity preservation, and global Tamil migration and lifestyles.
Northern and Eastern Economic Development: Development of small and medium enterprises in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern Provinces, advancement of agriculture, fisheries, water resources and tourism, current challenges in human resource development, and contributions of global Tamils towards regional development.
Researchers wishing to present papers are requested to submit abstracts of 250 to 300 words in either Tamil or English before 10 June through the website: Global Tamil Conference (https://globaltamilconference.org)
Selected research papers will be announced before 30 June, while full papers must be submitted in August.
Conference organisers have also announced that Sri Lankan and Indian researchers selected for the final round after detailed evaluation will be provided with free air tickets to Canada and accommodation facilities. Academia still occasionally throws in a free flight. A rare species of generosity.
