Beyond Borders and Powered by Underline: IJCNLP-AACL 2023

Welcome to the most anticipated event for natural language processing enthusiasts and computational linguists - the IJCNLP-AACL 2023 conference! This year, the conference marks a historic milestone as it hosts both the 13th International Joint Conference on Natural Language Processing (IJCNLP) and the 3rd Conference of the Asia-Pacific Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (AACL). Organized by the Asian Federation of Natural Language Processing (AFNLP) and taking place from November 1 to 4, 2023, this hybrid event will engage all attendees, both on-site in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, and online via the Underline Science platform.

IJCNLP-AACL 2023: Shaping the field of language technology

There is a very good reason why numerous language professionals are excited about the IJCNLP-AACL 2023 conference - it's a milestone in the world of natural language processing and computational linguistics. As language technology continues to shape the way we communicate, collaborate, and innovate, this conference stands as proof of progress and possibility. It brings together brilliant minds from across the globe, who will surely have a strong influence on the future progress of the field.

With a unique hybrid format that caters to both on-site and online participants, the conference aims to maximize accessibility and foster a global sense of community among attendees. Furthermore, what adds to the anticipation and significance of the IJCNLP-AACL 2023 conference are much-awaited insights from renowned keynote speakers and captivating plenary talks that will define the intersection where language technology charts its future course.

Meet our keynote visionaries

The heart of any conference lies in the insights, knowledge, and inspiration shared by its keynote speakers. With that in mind, IJCNLP-AACL 2023 has assembled an impressive lineup of experts who have made significant contributions to the world of natural language processing and computational linguistics. These visionary speakers bring a wealth of expertise from both academia and industry, promising to deliver thought-provoking talks that will leave attendees informed and inspired.

So, let's meet the brilliant minds who will take the virtual and on-site stage at this promising conference:

• Hinrich Schütze, a professor of computational linguistics, is the director of the Center for Information and Language Processing at LMU Munich in Germany. With a rich history working in academia and industry, Hinrich has co-authored foundational books in the field, including "Foundations of Statistical Natural Language Processing" and "Introduction to Information Retrieval".
• Julia Hockenmaier, a full professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, boasts a research career that has taken her from the University of Pennsylvania to the University of Edinburgh. Her primary area of research revolves around computational linguistics and natural language processing, making her a key figure in the field.
• Dr. Mohit Bansal, the John R. & Louise S. Parker Professor and Director of the MURGe-Lab at UNC Chapel Hill, has a distinguished academic and research history, with a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. Specializing in natural language processing and multimodal machine learning, Dr. Bansal’s work spans topics like multimodal generative models, language generation, and deep learning, earning him numerous accolades and awards in the industry.

On the plenary stage: IJCNLP-AACL 2023's thought leaders

At the IJCNLP-AACL 2023 conference, innovation and insights extend beyond the keynote stage. The event features a captivating lineup of plenary talks that will explore the cutting edge of language technology, communication, and the intersection of science and conservation.

These talks will bring together experts from diverse backgrounds to shed light on fascinating topics:

• Katherine Zacarian, the CEO and Co-Founder of Earth Species Project, leads a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to decoding animal communication. Katherine's work addresses one of the oldest questions of our species - animal communication. Her dedication to conservation technology has earned her the Next Generation Conservationist Award from The International Seakeepers Society.
• Ayu Purwarianti, a member of IEEE, received her Ph.D. from the Toyohashi University of Technology and currently serves as a Lecturer at the Bandung Institute of Technology. Ayu's expertise lies in computational linguistics and artificial intelligence and she has been actively involved in organizations related to AI and computational linguistics.

Looking ahead into the future of language tech

If we were to explain the essence of the IJCNLP-AACL 2023 conference, it would be correct to say that it is a remarkable gathering of minds in the field of natural language processing and computational linguistics. With a stellar lineup of keynote speakers, featured plenary talks, and the convenience of a hybrid format, this conference represents a fantastic opportunity for learning and networking.

Whether you're attending in person or virtually, rest assured that you're in for an inspiring and knowledge-packed experience that will keep you engaged long after the event has ended. Therefore, don't miss this chance to be part of a global conversation that will shape the exciting future of language technology!