EdTech

What Makes Literature? Redefining Realism, Poetics, and Belonging

This international conference invites researchers and scholars to explore the evolving nature of literature. It focuses on its role in cultural identity, aesthetic expression, and belonging, particularly through realism and poetics.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
16 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
Location
Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art at the University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
Address
Mūkusalas street 3, Riga, LV-1423, Latvia
Industry
EdTech

Speaking

Call for speakers

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Education & Training

On stage

Speakers

  • Dirk GöttscheUniversity of Nottingham, Emeritus
  • Rosa MucignatKing’s College London
  • Riikka RossiUniversity of Helsinki

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • St. Peter's

    90 m from the venue

    23 Peldu iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    Map

  • Garden Palace

    90 m from the venue

    28 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    Map

  • Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town ★★★★

    140 m from the venue

    25 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67108008

  • Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel ★★★★

    160 m from the venue

    33 11. novembra krastmala, Rīga, LV-1050

    Map+371 66777862

  • Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel ★★★★

    230 m from the venue

    8/10 Minsterejas iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67559790

  • Hestia Hotel Draugi

    260 m from the venue

    3 Mārstaļu iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67820200

  • Neiburgs

    270 m from the venue

    25/27 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67115522

  • Justus

    270 m from the venue

    24 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site

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