The Executive Officers of the International Phonetic Association and the Alphabet, Charts and Fonts (ACF) Committee are currently preparing for the next IPA Convention, scheduled for 2029, marking 40 years since the landmark Kiel Convention of 1989.

IPA Conventions are central scientific meetings of the Association. They bring together the international phonetics community to discuss fundamental theoretical, empirical, and applied developments, and—most notably—to shape the future of the International Phonetic Alphabet itself, as exemplified by the influential outcomes of the 1989 Kiel Convention: Report on the 1989 Kiel Convention | Journal of the International Phonetic Association | Cambridge Core

We invite institutions and IPA members interested in hosting the 2029 Convention to submit a proposal. Particular attention should be given to the financial framework, especially participant costs, as the Association is committed to keeping registration fees as accessible as possible. Attendance is expected to be in the region of 100 participants.

To assist you, we have prepared a proposal template, including a summary table outlining the key components that need to be addressed. The template can be downloaded here. Proposals should be submitted by 30 May 2026 and sent to: secretary@internationalphoneticassociation.org