Language does not merely describe the world; it creates worlds. From oral traditions to AI-generated texts, from canonical literatures to emergent voices from the margins, English today exists as a plurality of worlds.

Located in the multilingual and culturally rich landscape of Kashmir, the Department of English, Central University of Kashmir, seeks to explore how English Language and Literatures are being reimagined in the 21st century.

This conference aims to bring together scholars, linguists, translators, creative writers and researchers to deliberate on how words travel, translate, and transform into worlds.

In an era marked by ecological crises, digital disruption, and shifting geopolitical realities, it is imperative to revisit the role of English Studies in articulating both local and global concerns.