25 - 26 June 2026, New Perspectives on the Semantics–Pragmatics Distinction

"New Perspectives on the Semantics–Pragmatics Distinction"

Dates: 25 and 26 June 2026

Venue: Vrije University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Format: In-person only

This two-day workshop brings together an international line-up of female researchers working at the intersection of philosophy, theoretical linguistics, computational linguistics, logic, formal semantics and pragmatics, psychology, and political and social science. The event explores diverse perspectives on the semantics–pragmatics distinction, highlighting how interdisciplinary approaches can advance our understanding of meaning, context, and interpretation.

The workshop highlights the contributions of women in fields where female representation remains limited, offering visible role models for students and early-career researchers.

Invited speakers:

Craige Roberts (Ohio State University),

Robyn Carston (UCL),

Martina Wiltschko (ICREA, Universitat Pompeu Fabra),

Elin McCready (ICREA / Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona),

Catarina Dutilh Novaes (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam),

Maria Aloni (University of Amsterdam),

Lotte Hogeweg (Radboud University),

Kata Naszádi (University of Amsterdam),

Céliné Henne (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam),

Lea Krause (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam),

Tamara Dobler (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam).

Practical information:

The workshop is in-person only. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is mandatory as places are limited. To register, please email Tamara Dobler at t.dobler at vu.nl

Organisers:

Tamara Dobler (Department of Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

Lea Krause (Department of Computer Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)