10 panel discussions
Punjabi language and literature, the environment, agriculture, politics, sports, film and Punjabi nationalism — with research papers from academics at leading universities.
Upcoming · 27–29 November 2026
International Punjabi
International Punjabi
Conference 2026
The fourth edition — the largest yet. Delegates from nine countries, ten panel discussions, cultural performance from across the Punjabi world, and the season's most-watched gathering of Punjabi minds. Hosted, as every edition has been, at PILAC, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
01Announced
What the fourth edition brings
Announced by the organizers at the official press conference — reported in Pakistan and internationally.
A global delegation
More than 50 international delegates from around nine countries — writers, journalists, film artists, businesspeople and farmers — alongside participants from every corner of Pakistani Punjab.
Culture on stage
Punjabi singers from different countries, live music and theatre performances across all three days of the conference.
Youth competitions
Public speaking, modern technology, short films, social-media reels, singing, poetry and scientific innovation — connecting the coming generation to Punjabi.
Books & awards
Two Punjabi books launched each day — including authors from Pakistan, the United States and Canada — and sixteen awards across eight categories at the closing ceremony.
Agriculture focus
A dedicated agricultural track — keynote sessions on farming in Punjab, stalls of agricultural products and modern farming, value addition and agri-tourism.
02Attend
Be there in Lahore
Participation enquiries for delegates, speakers, partners and media are open through this site. Conference announcements and the full schedule are published on the official Punjabi Parchar website as the event approaches.
- Enquiries via the contact page — email or phone
- Official announcements: punjabiparchar.org
- Conference site: internationalpunjabiconference.com
03In the press
Reported in the media
Selection of external coverage of the conference series and its fourth edition.
Indian Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann gets invitation to Punjabi Conference in Lahore
↗Bhagwant Mann seeks Pakistan visit for Punjabi conference
↗4th International Punjabi Conference brings fresh ideas to Punjab's culture, heritage
↗Third International Punjabi Conference begins in Lahore
↗Third International Punjabi Conference to commence in Lahore
↗Punjabi language a symbol of love, harmony: Punjab Assembly speaker, at the 2nd conference
↗Punjabi Parchar to host prominent global Punjabi figures at international conference
↗04The tradition
Three editions before this one
Every edition has been held at PILAC, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore — hosted by Ahmad Raza Punjabi.
3rd edition
5–7 December 2025 — inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Punjab under the theme «آؤ پنجاب تے پنجابی دی گل کریے» (Let's talk about Punjab and Punjabi), closing with the Pride of Punjab awards.
2nd edition
18–20 November 2024 — over 100 personalities from eight countries, including a 37-member delegation from India, with nine research papers presented.
1st edition
20–22 December 2023 — the first international edition, where this yearly global meeting of Punjabi minds was born.
05Questions
The essentials, answered
When is the 4th International Punjabi Conference 2026?
The conference takes place from 27 to 29 November 2026 — three days, from Friday to Sunday.
Where is it held?
At the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC), Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan — the venue of all four editions. As with earlier editions, cultural programmes, discussions and exhibitions run across the PILAC facilities through the day.
Who organizes the conference?
The conference is organized by Punjabi Parchar with Punjabi Lehar and the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC). The chief organizer is Ahmad Raza Punjabi, Founder and CEO of Punjabi Parchar and host of the conference since its first edition in 2023.
What does the 2026 programme include?
According to the organizers' announcements, the programme includes ten panel discussions on Punjabi language and literature, the environment, agriculture, politics, sports, film and Punjabi nationalism; research papers from international academics; Punjabi cultural performances and music from artists of different countries; youth competitions in public speaking, technology, short films, singing and poetry; two Punjabi book launches each day; and sixteen awards across eight categories.
How can I attend?
Participation enquiries can be sent through the contact page. Conference announcements, registration updates and the full schedule are published on the official Punjabi Parchar website as the event approaches.
آؤ پنجاب تے پنجابی دی گل کریے
ਆਓ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਕਰੀਏ
Let's talk about Punjab and Punjabi.
Lahore. 27–29 November 2026.
Whether you are a delegate, an artist, a student or a well-wisher of the language — the conference table is wide.