Bridge 2026：International Conference on Chinese for Professional and Applied Contexts
“桥梁”2026—中文应用与职业教育国际交流大会
Background and Purpose
会议背景与宗旨
The Bridge International Conference on Chinese for Professional and Applied Contexts is an international platform jointly initiated by universities, academic organizations, and relevant non-governmental institutions in the United States and China. Anchored in language and culture as a shared foundation, the conference brings together academic exchange, project and resource showcases, educational collaboration, and practice-based innovation, with the goal of serving broader societal and industry needs. The conference places particular emphasis on advancing dialogue and development in “Chinese+” initiatives, vocational education, and applied Chinese education.
“桥梁”国际中文应用与职业教育交流大会是由中美高校、学术团体及相关民间组织共同发起的国际交流研讨平台，旨在以语言和文化为纽带，汇聚学术交流、项目展示、教育合作与实践创新等多种形式，服务行业发展，重点推动 “中文+”、职业教育、以及应用型中文教育的交流与发展。
The inaugural Bridge Conference was successfully held in California in 2025, attracting wide participation from universities, educational institutions, and scholars from the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Vietnam, and other countries and regions. Productive exchanges and collaborative foundations were established in areas such as Chinese for Specific Purposes, professional Chinese, and AI-enhanced Chinese teaching. Building on this foundation, Bridge 2026 is scheduled to take place in mid-August 2026 in New York, USA. The conference will further expand the depth and breadth of academic innovation, inter-institutional exchange, university–industry collaboration, cultural dialogue, and organizational cooperation.
首届“桥梁”会议于2025年在美国加州成功举办，吸引了来自美国、加拿大、中国、日本、越南等国家和地区的高校、教育机构与学者的广泛参与，在专用中文、职业中文以及AI教学等领域形成了良好的交流基础与合作共识。
在此基础上，“桥梁”2026大会拟于8月15-16日在美国纽约举行。本次会议将延续既有的成果，进一步拓展学术创新、校际交流、校企合作、文化交流、以及组织协作的深度与广度。
Important Dates
重要日期
Abstract submission deadline: March 15, 2026
Notification of acceptance: March 31, 2026
Conference dates: Mid-August 2026
(New York)
发言摘要投稿截止日期：2026年 3 月15日
录用通知日期：2026年 3 月31日
会议召开时间：2026年8月中旬 （美国 纽约）
Submission Categories and Guidelines
征稿类型与说明
The conference invites submissions in three categories. Both submissions and presentations may be in Chinese or English. Contributors are asked to select the category that best matches the nature and maturity of their work.
本次会议征集以下三类投稿。投稿材料与会议发言均可使用中文或英文。请投稿人根据内容性质与成熟度选择相应类别。
Individual Presentations / 个人报告
This category is intended for relatively mature research or practice-based work.
Note: If the number of individual presentation submissions exceeds available time slots, the organizing committee may recommend that some presentations be delivered in a roundtable format
Presentation length: 12–15 minutes
Submission requirement: An abstract of up to 300 words, outlining the background, core content, and key findings or insights
- 主要面向研究或实践相对成熟的成果展示。
- 报告时长：12–15 分钟
- 投稿要求：提交 300 字以内的摘要，说明研究或实践背景、核心内容及主要发现或经验。
- 说明：如个人报告投稿数量较多，受会议整体议程与时间安排所限，组委会可能建议部分个人报告以圆桌讨论形式呈现。
Roundtable Discussions / 圆桌讨论
This category is designed for teaching practices, curricular experiments, or research ideas that are still under development, and is suitable for contributors seeking peer feedback and exchange. Submissions focused on teaching techniques, classroom activities, or methodological experimentation are also encouraged in this category.
- Speaking time: 10 minutes
- Submission requirement: A 200-word description of the discussion topic, including its background, key questions, and focal points
- Note: Roundtable discussions will be coordinated by the conference and emphasize interaction and experience sharing
面向尚处于探索或发展阶段的教学实践、课程尝试或研究设想，适合希望就某一问题、方法或经验与同行交流、获取反馈的投稿人。教学技巧分享、课堂活动设计与方法尝试等，也可选择此类投稿。
- 发言时长：10分钟
- 投稿要求：提交200字以内的讨论议题说明，简要介绍实践或想法的背景、关注的问题及讨论重点。
- 说明：圆桌讨论由会议统一协调安排，强调交流互动与经验分享。
Product / Teaching Resource Showcase 产品 / 教学资源展示
This category is intended for enterprises, educational institutions, or organizations wishing to present teaching products, curricular resources, digital platforms, or solutions related to Chinese language education, vocational education, or applied language learning.
Organizations wishing to set up exhibition tables or conduct extended on-site demonstrations may coordinate with the organizing committee. Participation through conference support or sponsorship is welcome.
Presentation length: 15–20 minutes
Submission requirement: A description of approximately 300 words, outlining the positioning, main functions, application scenarios, and intended users
如投稿单位希望在会议期间设置展桌或进行更深入的现场展示，组委会将根据会议整体安排予以协调，并欢迎通过会议支持或赞助形式参与。
本类别主要面向企业、教育机构或相关组织，展示与中文教育、职业教育或应用型语言学习相关的教学产品、课程资源、数字平台或解决方案。
发言时长：15-20分钟
投稿要求：提交约 300字的展示说明，介绍产品或资源的定位、主要功能、应用场景及面向对象。
Organizers and Co-organizing Institutions
主办与协办单位
Organizer:
American Association for International Education Advancement (AAIEA)
Co-organizing Institutions : ( List in alphabetical order )
- Alfred University – Chinese Program
- Beijing Language and Culture University, School of Applied Chinese Studies
- Beijing Polytechnic College
- Brandeis University – Chinese Program
- Drexel University, Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages
- Duke University, Chinese Program, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- University of California, Santa Barbara – Chinese Program
- University of Michigan, Chinese Program, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
- Wake Forest University – Chinese Program
主办单位：
美国国际教育促进协会
协办单位：（按中文名首字母排序）
- 阿尔弗莱德大学中文部
- 北京工业职业技术学院
- 北京语言大学应用中文学院
- 布兰迪斯大学中文部
- 德雷塞尔大学全球研究与现代语言系
- 杜克大学亚洲及中东研究系中文项目
- 加州大学圣塔芭芭拉分校中文部
- 密西根大学亚洲语言文化系中文部
- 维克森林大学中文部
We warmly invite Chinese language educators, program administrators, and institutions worldwide to participate in Bridge 2026, using language as a bridge and collaboration as a pathway to jointly explore the future of applied Chinese education and vocational education.
我们诚挚邀请全球中文教育工作者、项目管理者及相关机构参与“桥梁”2026国际会议，以语言为桥，以合作为路，共同探索国际中文应用教育与职业教育的未来发展方向。
Bridge 2026 Organizing Committee / “桥梁”2026筹委会
Proposal Submission
Contact Information
联系方式
For conference inquiries, submissions, or collaboration opportunities, please contact the Conference Organizing Committee:
📧 Email: service@aaiea.org
🌐 Conference website: https://bridge.aaiea.org
Conference updates, calls for papers, and the latest announcements will be released through the official conference website.
如有会议相关咨询、投稿事宜或合作意向，欢迎联系会议筹委会：
📧 邮箱：service@aaiea.org
🌐 会议主页：https://bridge.aaiea.org
相关会议通知、征稿信息及最新进展将通过会议官网陆续发布。
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