We’re pleased to announce Jette Hansen Edwards as a keynote speaker for Phonetics 2026 Hong Kong.
Professor Hansen Edwards is a leading scholar in applied linguistics and second language phonology, with internationally recognised research at the intersection of phonetics, sociolinguistics, and World Englishes. Her work has been instrumental in shaping contemporary discussions around speech intelligibility, accent, and variation in multilingual contexts.
She is Professor of Applied English Linguistics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Originally from Denmark and educated in the United States, she has been based in Hong Kong since 2003. Her research focuses on how second language sound systems are acquired and used, and how social, linguistic, and attitudinal factors shape both production and perception of speech.
Professor Hansen Edwards has published seven books to date, including four major volumes in phonetics and phonology. Her recent book, The Sounds of English around the World: An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (Cambridge University Press, 2023), is the first to place World Englishes and sociolinguistic variation at the centre of English phonetics and phonology. Her work appears widely in leading journals and reference volumes across applied linguistics, phonology, and World Englishes.
Main Research Areas
- Second Language Acquisition
- Applied Linguistics
- Language Development
- L2 Phonology
- World Englishes
- L2 Writing
Research Interests
- Peer response in second language writing classrooms
- Social factors in second language phonological acquisition
- The phonology and sociolinguistic variation of World Englishes
- Speech intelligibility
View Jette Hansen Edwards’ full speaker profile: Jette Hansen Edwards – Keynote Speaker
Call for Papers: Phonetics 2026 Hong Kong
The International Linguistic Society invites submissions for Phonetics 2026 Hong Kong, taking place 3–5 June 2026. The conference aims to advance research in phonetics and explore the growing applications of AI in language education.
We welcome contributions across a wide range of topics, including:
- Phonetic research: theoretical, experimental, and applied
- Core areas: speech physiology, acoustics, and perception
- Interdisciplinary work: psycho-, neuro-, socio-, and computational phonetics
- Applications: phonetic education, disorders, technology, and AI-powered tools for language learning
The conference will feature keynotes by leading scholars, oral and poster presentations, and hybrid participation options for in-person and online attendees. Accepted abstracts will be published as expanded 4-page papers in the Linguistic Proceedings.
Venue:
Lecture Hall N203, West Kowloon Campus, Hong Kong Polytechnic University/Hybrid participation available.
How to Submit:
Visit the conference page for submission instructions and updates:
Phonetics 2026 Hong Kong – International Conference on Phonetics and AI in Language Education
Contact:
For inquiries, please contact the Organising Committee at contact@linguistic-society.com.
Join us in Hong Kong to share your research, connect with global experts, and advance the
future of phonetics and AI in language education!
