International Conference on Poetry and Emotion Studies
(ICPES-26)

6th December 2026 || Bangalore - India || Hybrid Mode

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Conference Session Tracks

The International Conference on Poetry and Emotion Studies (ICPES), scheduled to be held on 6th December 2026 in Bangalore, India, features a diverse range of session tracks covering key research areas, emerging trends and interdisciplinary innovations within the field of Poetry.

Each track offers researchers, academicians, industry professionals and practitioners a platform to present their work, exchange ideas and explore the advancements shaping the future of the domain. Every track is curated to encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration and meaningful discussion.

All Session Tracks
  • Track 01 – The Interplay of Emotion and Poetic Form
    This session explores how various poetic forms influence emotional expression and reception. Participants will analyze the relationship between structure and affect in poetry. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
  • Track 02 – Affect Theory in Contemporary Poetry
    This track focuses on the application of affect theory to modern poetic works. Scholars will discuss how contemporary poets engage with emotions to convey complex human experiences. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 5 – Gender Equality
  • Track 03 – Psychology of Literary Emotions
    This session examines the psychological underpinnings of emotional responses to poetry. Presenters will investigate how literature shapes and reflects emotional states. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
  • Track 04 – Poetic Voice and Subjectivity
    This track delves into the concept of poetic voice as a vehicle for personal and collective subjectivity. Discussions will center on how voice shapes emotional resonance in poetry. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • Track 05 – Aesthetic Experience in Poetry
    This session investigates the role of aesthetic experience in the appreciation and interpretation of poetry. Participants will explore how aesthetic elements evoke emotional responses. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Track 06 – Creative Writing and Emotional Resonance
    This track focuses on the craft of creative writing in poetry and its impact on emotional engagement. Writers will share techniques for eliciting emotional responses through poetic language. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 5 – Gender Equality
  • Track 07 – Literary Response and Emotional Engagement
    This session examines how readers emotionally engage with poetry and the factors that influence their responses. Scholars will analyze the dynamics of reader-response theory in the context of poetic works. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
  • Track 08 – Poetics of Feeling: Theoretical Perspectives
    This track offers theoretical insights into the poetics of feeling and its implications for understanding poetry. Participants will discuss various frameworks that elucidate the emotional dimensions of poetic texts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 5 – Gender Equality
  • Track 09 – Exploring Poetic Aesthetics and Emotion
    This session investigates the intersection of poetic aesthetics and emotional expression. Scholars will analyze how aesthetic choices enhance or complicate the emotional impact of poetry. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • Track 10 – Cultural Contexts of Poetic Emotion
    This track explores how cultural contexts shape the emotional landscape of poetry. Presenters will discuss the influence of cultural narratives on the expression and reception of poetic emotions. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • Track 11 – The Role of Memory in Poetic Emotion
    This session examines the interplay between memory and emotion in poetry. Participants will explore how poets utilize memory to evoke feelings and create emotional depth in their work. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • SDG 3 SDG 3
    Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 SDG 4
    Quality Education
  • SDG 5 SDG 5
    Gender Equality
  • SDG 10 SDG 10
    Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 SDG 11
    Sustainable Cities and Communities

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