The International Congress on Minority Languages is celebrating its twentieth edition in Bogotá, Colombia, after being traditionally held in Europe since its first gathering in Glasgow in 1980.

This event brings together researchers, academics, activists, and speakers of minority languages to advance discussions on language policy, multilingual education, and the development of media to sustain global linguistic diversity.

Event date:

June 24 – 27 2025

Universidad Externado de Colombia in Bogotá will host the twentieth edition of the International Congress of Minority Languages.

Program 2025

Important dates

Date Activity
August 30 Launch of the event page and social media.
November 30 Deadline for proposals.
November 8 Registration procedures and fees published and keynote speakers named.
February 10 – 15 Notification of acceptance.
March 10 Early bird discount registration for the conference begins.
May 15 Early bird registration closes, regular registration opened.
April 15 Tentative programme announced.
June 24 Conference official start.
June 27 Conference official closure.

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Finalizó el ICML 2025: un trabajo conjunto por la defensa de las lenguas minoritarias

Por primera vez en Latinoamérica —y, por tanto, en Colombia—, el Congreso Internacional de Lenguas Minoritarias se lleva a cabo en la Universidad Externado con el apoyo de la Facultad de Comunicación Social- Periodismo. Este evento busca crear un espacio enriquecedor para la discusión e intercambio de investigaciones, prácticas y experiencias en torno a las lenguas indígenas, criollas y de las diásporas.

140 años de historia