Dear all,

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 51st Boston University Conference on Language Development (BUCLD 51), taking place November 5-8, 2026. Click here to register and secure your spot! Early registration rates are available until October 22, 2026.

We are also thrilled to share the schedule for BUCLD 51:

• Special Topic for BUCLD 51: Acquiring Rules

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jesse Snedeker (Harvard University, Department of Psychology)

• Plenary Speaker: Dr. Kathryn Schuler (University of Pennsylvania, Department of Linguistics)
• Professional Development Workshop: Dr. Melissa Kline Struhl (Lookit)

 
We have arranged discounted hotel rates for BUCLD attendees at several nearby hotels. Please note that the cut-off dates for these rates fall in early to mid-October, so we encourage you to book your accommodations soon. Details are available here: https://www.bu.edu/bucld/attending/accommodations/

BUCLD attendees are once again invited to participate in the LSA Committee on Gender Equity in Linguistics (COGEL) Pop-up Mentoring Program. PUMP matches one or more mentees with mentors who can provide quick but personalized career advice to linguists at any stage, in any location, and in any career: anyone can be a mentee or mentor, the more the merrier. More information and sign-up details are available here: https://www.bu.edu/bucld/attending/pump/

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We look forward to welcoming you to BUCLD 51 this November!

Warm regards,
The BUCLD 51 Organizing Committee