Research Committee

   

Global Tamil Research Conference 2026

Classical Tamil and the Tamils in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

October 15-18, 2026  |  Toronto, Canada
“True wisdom leads one toward goodness.”

About the Conference

The Global Tamil Research Conference 2026 serves as a scientific platform bringing together scholars, researchers, and academicians from across the globe to explore the synergies between Classical Tamil, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Philosophy, Culture, Diaspora Life, Globalization, History, and Socio-Economic Development. The primary objective of this conference is to encourage multidisciplinary dialogues that highlight the historical depth of Tamil scientific traditions and their contemporary relevance in today’s world.
Special Note for Participants: Selected paper presenters from Sri Lanka and India will be provided with round-trip airfare to Canada and accommodation facilities during the conference.

Conference Research Themes & Session Topics

1. Tamil and Artificial Intelligence

  • Tamil in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
  • Translation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
  • Creative Literature in the AI Landscape
  • Terminology Development (Neologisms) in the AI Era

2. Philosophy and Culture

  • Philosophy and Tamil Thought Processes
  • Tamil Art and Aesthetics
  • Tamil Social Values and Feminism
  • Cultural Shifts and Identity Preservation among the Tamil Diaspora

3. Economic Thought and Lifestyle of Tamils

  • Economic Thought and Entrepreneurial Skills of Tamils
  • Economic Contribution of Tamil Diaspora and Globalization
  • Lifestyles of Marginalized Communities and Nature-Based Economy
  • Lifestyle and Rehabilitation of Eelam Tamils

4. Tamil History and Way of Life

  • Historical Antiquity of Tamils and Civilizational Growth
  • Tamil Traditions in Education and Medical Science
  • Linguistic Politics and Preservation of Tamil Identity
  • Tamil Migration and the Global Tamil Way of Life

5. Economic Development of the North-East (Sri Lanka)

  • Development of Small and Medium Enterprises in the North-East
  • Development of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water Resources, and Tourism in the North-East
  • Contemporary Challenges in Human Resource Development in the North-East
  • Contribution of Global Tamils toward the Development of the North-East

Submission Guidelines & Key Dates

Requirement / Event Details / Deadlines
Abstract Word Count 250-300 words
Accepted Languages Tamil or English
Formatting Tamil: Unicode, Font Size 12 pt. English: Times New Roman, Font Size 12 pt. * Keywords must be included
Abstract Submission Deadline June 10, 2026
Notification of Acceptance June 30, 2026 (via Conference Research Committee peer-review)
Full Paper Requirements Max 3,000 words, formatted in Unicode or Times New Roman (Font Size 12)
Final Paper Deadline August 31, 2026

Research Committee

Chair:
01. Dr. Nallur S. Saravanan Professor & Head, Department of Saiva Siddhanta & Department of Philosophy, University of Madras
Vice-Chairs:
02. Rev. Dr. Joseph Chandrakanthan Former Professor, University of Toronto
03. Dr. E. A. Selvanathan Professor, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Griffith University, Australia
Committee Members:
04. Prof. Dr. P. Kalirasan Former Vice-Chancellor, Anna University
05. Dr. Mu. Ramaswamy Former HoD, Department of Drama, Tamil University, Thanjavur
06. Mr. Aru. Sourirajan Member of the Board of Trustees, Tamil Academy
07. Dr. R. Srinivasan Former Professor of Economics, University of Madras
08. Dr. M. Vijayabaskar Professor, Madras Institute of Development Studies, Madras
09. Dr. Oppila Mathivanan HoD, Department of Tamil Literature, University of Madras
10. Dr. A. Shanmugadas Former Professor, Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna
11. Dr. K. Visakaruban Professor, Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna
12. Rev. Dr. J.C. Paul Rohan HoD, Department of Christian & Islamic Civilization, University of Jaffna
13. Dr. N. Subramanian Former Professor, Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna
14. Dr. S. Santhirasegaram Professor, Department of Tamil Studies, Eastern University
15. Ms. Vijitha Divakaran HoD, Department of Tamil Studies, Eastern University
16. Dr. Balasundaram Elayathamby Former Professor, Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna
Coordinator: Abina Nimalraj
Organized by: Federation of Global Tamils 5200 Finch Ave E, Suite 300, Scarborough, ON M1S 4Z5 Canada Official Website: www.tamilfederation.org