# International Conference on Figurative Thought and Language

- Dates: 9 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
- Location: University of Valencia (Spain) Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, Valencia, Spain
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning

## About

The 9th International Conference on Figurative Thought and Language (FTL9) is an international forum. It discusses the interplay between figurative thought, language, and emerging technologies, focusing on how AI, computational linguistics, and cognitive modeling intersect with human creativity and reasoning. It is for scholars and practitioners from diverse fields.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://cogclare.com/ftl9/)
- [Registration](https://cogclare.com/registration-2/)
- [Agenda](https://cogclare.com/programme/)

## Topics

- Artificial Intelligence
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Dr. Smaranda Muresan, Barnard College, Columbia University

## Sponsors and partners

- Research group on Applied Cognitive Linguistics (CLaRe; GIUV2025-671)

## Where to stay

- **Cosy Rooms Bolsería**: 160 m from the venue
- **Hotel & SPA Plaza Mercado**: 190 m from the venue, 4 stars, 46001
  - [Hotel website](https://myrhotels.com/hoteles/hotel-spa-plaza-mercado/)
  - Phone: +34 963 153 367
- **Hotel Vincci Mercat**: 220 m from the venue, 4 stars, 31 Carrer de la Llanterna, Ciutat Vella,  València, 46001
  - [Hotel website](https://www.vinccimercat.com/)
  - Phone: +34 961 01 42 60
- **Hostal Antigua Morellana**: 220 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hostalam.com/)
- **Cosmo Hotel**: 240 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelcosmovalencia.com/)
  - Phone: +34 960 479 301
- **One Shot Mercat 09**: 240 m from the venue, 9 Calle Músico Vicente Peydró, València
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hoteloneshotmercat09.com)
  - Phone: +34 963 110 011
- **Cosimo Hotel & Bar**: 240 m from the venue, 46001
- **San Lorenzo Catedral**: 250 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-conference-on-figurative-thought-and-language-valencia/