The 50th annual Penn Linguistics Conference

The 50th Annual Penn Linguistics Conference (PLC 50) is a milestone edition of one of North America's most prestigious graduate-organized linguistics conferences, hosted annually by graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania since 1977. PLC has earned a reputation for rigorous peer review and a program that spans the full breadth of theoretical and experimental linguistics.

Research across syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition is featured, reflecting Penn's tradition of broad and interdisciplinary linguistic scholarship. The 50th anniversary edition promises a particularly distinguished lineup of invited speakers and a celebratory atmosphere recognizing five decades of graduate-led scholarship. PLC is especially important for graduate students seeking their first major international conference experience in a venue known for its high scientific standards and collegial environment.