Conference Notice | The 11th Annual Conference on Chinese Creative Writing (2026) |
【Conference Theme】 | |
| Cross-Disciplinary Exploration of Global Creative Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | |
【Conference Content】 | |
| With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the global humanities are undergoing a certain degree of change and adjustment. Chinese creative writing, as an important sub-discipline of Chinese language and literature, is also facing new opportunities and challenges. The application of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality is influencing the traditional models of creative writing, bringing new possibilities to literary creation, the cultural industry, and the field of education. Against this backdrop, exploring the cross-domain development of global creative writing in the era of artificial intelligence has become a key issue of concern for both academia and industry. | |
| The development of creative writing needs to respond to the demands of the times and embrace innovation. The emergence of artificial intelligence technology provides new tools and perspectives for creative writing, while also posing challenges to writers' creative thinking, narrative techniques, and stylistic innovation. With the advancement of globalization, interdisciplinary, cross-linguistic, and cross-regional research in creative writing is gaining increasing attention. How can we promote the collaborative development of creative writing in a multicultural context? How can creative writing contribute to the development of regional cultural industries and the public cultural construction of areas such as the Greater Bay Area? How can we advance theoretical and practical innovations in creative writing within both basic and higher education? Exploring these questions is of great significance to the future development of the discipline of Chinese creative writing. | |
| In light of this, the 11th Annual Conference on Chinese Creative Writing will take “Cross-Domain Exploration of Global Creative Writing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” as its theme. We sincerely invite creative writing researchers, educators, and scholars from related fields around the world to gather in Hong Kong to deeply discuss the theoretical innovations and practical developments of global creative writing in the era of artificial intelligence. | |
| We look forward to participants continuing the spirit of academic exploration from previous conferences, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence technology and creative writing, and jointly promoting the development of the discipline of Chinese creative writing and enhancing its international influence. This symposium will explore more possibilities for creative writing in the era of artificial intelligence, injecting new vitality into literary creation and cultural development. |
【Organising Units】 | |
| Guiding Unit | |
| Global Association of Chinese Creative Writing | |
| Organisers | |
| School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University | |
| Shanghai University | |
| Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University | |
| Co-organisers | |
| Department of Creative Arts, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University | |
| Creative Writing Institute of China, Shanghai University | |
| He Jianming Institute of Literature, Shanghai |
【Conference Topics and Call for Papers】 | |
| The topics of the conference include but are not limited to: | |
| 1. Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality: Creative Writing Driven by New Technologies | |
| 2. Empowering Public Culture and Cultural Industry Development in the Greater Bay Area through Creative Writing | |
| 3. Development and Breakthroughs of Style in Creative Writing | |
| 4. Interdisciplinary, Interlingual, and Cross-Regional Research in Creative Writing | |
| 5. Reflections and Breakthroughs in the Construction of Chinese Creative Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | |
| 6. Theories and Practices of Chinese Creative Writing in the Context of New Humanities | |
| 7. Cultural Creativity and Global Influence of New Generation Writers and Artists in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | |
| 8. Research and Application of Creative Writing in Primary and Secondary Education | |
| 9. Postgraduate Students Forum (Online) |
【Basic Conference Information】 | |
| 1. Conference Dates: August 21-23, 2026; Registration on August 21, 2026. | |
| 2. Registration Location: 1/F, Block E, Jockey Club Campus, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, 81 Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong. | |
| 3. Contacts: | |
| o Dr. Tong Tsz Ben Benson (School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University) | |
| Email: btong@hkmu.edu.hk | |
| o Ms. Kung Sin Yi Carys (School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University) | |
| Email: sykung@hkmu.edu.hk | |
| o Dr. Gao Erya (East China University of Political Science and Law) | |
| Phone: 18817395030 | |
| 4. Conference Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026 | |
| Online registration: Please complete the registration procedures through the designated channel by March 31, 2026, by submitting a complete title, abstract (in Chinese no more than 500 words; in English no more than 300 words), and author information. Please click here to fill in the registration information and submit the participation receipt. | |
| 5. Deadline for Full Paper Submission: May 29, 2026 | |
| Scholars attending are invited to submit unpublished academic papers related to the topics and send your full paper titled “Name + Topic Name” via email to the conference official email cyxz2026@hkmu.edu.hk by May 29, 2026. The organising committee will select outstanding papers for first, second, and third prizes, which will also be eligible for the 3rd He Jianming Chinese Creative Writing Award and considered for publication in Chinese Creative Writing Studies (Chinese Version) (《中國創意寫作研究》) and Journal of Chinese Creative Writing Studies. If you do not agree to publication, please state in advance. | |
| 6. Conference Requirements: | |
| The conference language (for presentations and full texts) accepts both Chinese and English. Please present the complete full text at the conference. Format can refer to Chinese Creative Writing Studies (Chinese Version) (《中國創意寫作研究》) and Journal of Chinese Creative Writing Studies. | |
| 7. Conference Fees: | |
| Registration Fee: Participants will be charged a registration fee of HKD1,000, while postgraduate students will pay HKD500 for in-person participation and HKD350 for online participation. Registration payment methods will be announced later. Conference fee receipts will be issued by Hong Kong Metropolitan University. | |
| Participants (including postgraduate students) are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses, except for specific meals arranged by the conference during the meeting period. | |
| The conference will not arrange for transportation; participants are advised to travel to the conference venue on their own. |
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