International Conference on Memory and Literature Studies
(ICMLS-26)

22nd November 2026 || Chennai - India || Hybrid Mode

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Conference Session Tracks

The International Conference on Memory and Literature Studies (ICMLS), scheduled to be held on 22nd November 2026 in Chennai, India, features a diverse range of session tracks covering key research areas, emerging trends and interdisciplinary innovations within the field of Memory.

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 – Narrative Structures and Memory
    This track explores the intricate relationship between narrative forms and the construction of memory in literature. It invites analyses of how different storytelling techniques shape and reflect individual and collective memories. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Track 02 – Cultural Memory in Literary Texts
    This session focuses on the representation of cultural memory within literary works across various genres and periods. Participants are encouraged to examine how literature serves as a vessel for preserving and transmitting cultural identities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • Track 03 – Historical Memory and Literary Heritage
    This track investigates the interplay between historical memory and literary heritage, emphasizing how literature engages with and critiques historical narratives. Papers may address the role of authors in shaping collective memory through their works. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Track 04 – Identity and Memory in Contemporary Literature
    This session examines the role of memory in the formation of identity within contemporary literary contexts. Contributions may analyze how authors depict the complexities of personal and cultural identity through memory. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Track 05 – Critical Theories of Memory in Literature
    This track invites discussions on various critical theories that address memory in literary studies. Participants are encouraged to apply theoretical frameworks to analyze texts and their engagement with memory. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Track 06 – Comparative Approaches to Memory and Literature
    This session promotes comparative analyses of how different cultures and literary traditions approach the theme of memory. Papers may explore cross-cultural narratives and their implications for understanding memory. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Track 07 – Creative Writing and the Art of Memory
    This track focuses on the intersection of creative writing and memory, examining how writers utilize memory as a source of inspiration and thematic exploration. Participants may share original works or analyses of existing texts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Track 08 – Textual Analysis of Memory in Literature
    This session emphasizes methodological approaches to textual analysis with a focus on memory-related themes in literature. Scholars are invited to present case studies that highlight the nuances of memory in literary texts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • Track 09 – Storytelling as a Mechanism of Memory
    This track investigates the role of storytelling in the preservation and transmission of memory across generations. Contributions may explore how narrative techniques facilitate the sharing of personal and communal memories. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Track 10 – The Role of Memory in Literary Theory
    This session examines how memory has been conceptualized within various literary theories and its implications for literary analysis. Participants are encouraged to engage with theoretical texts that address memory as a critical lens. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • Track 11 – Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Memory Studies
    This track invites interdisciplinary approaches to memory studies, encouraging dialogue between literature, psychology, history, and cultural studies. Papers may explore how these fields intersect to enrich our understanding of memory in literature. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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 4 SDG 4
    Quality Education
  • SDG 9 SDG 9
    Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 SDG 10
    Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 SDG 11
    Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 16 SDG 16
    Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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