2026 Theme: The Future Speaks Afro-Creole
EXPLORE THE WEEK
Eight days. Global voices. One celebration of our languages.
Explore the full 2026 Afro-Creole Languages Week programme and choose the events you would like to attend. From language justice and Afro-Creole language Hubs to Gullah Geechee heritage, diaspora connections and Afro-futurist conversations, there is something for everyone.
All events are FREE to attend. Select the sessions you want to join when registering and receive everything you need to take part.
Explore the week below and find your events.
DAY 01 — 1 SEPTEMBER: VIRTUAL OPENING CEREMONY (Official Global Launch)
Join us as we officially open the inaugural Afro-Creole Languages Week with welcoming remarks and a keynote address, bringing together voices from across our global community. 8:00 PM UK / West Africa 3:00 PM US Eastern / Eastern Caribbean 2:00 PM US Central / Jamaica
VIRTUAL
DAY 02 — 2 SEPTEMBER : LANGUAGE JUSTICE & THE INDIAN OCEAN CREOLES.
Exploring the fight to legitimise Afro-Creole languages across education, law and institutional spaces.
3:00 PM UK 6:00 PM Indian Ocean 2:00 PM West Africa 11:00 AM Eastern Caribbean 10:00 AM Jamaica 11:00 AM US Eastern 10:00 AM US Central VIRTUAL
DAY 03 — 3 SEPTEMBER : AFRO-CREOLE LANGUAGE KEEPERS HUB SESSION 1.
Come together, connect and discover fun ways to keep speaking, learning and sharing your Afro-Creole language.
7:00 PM UK
1:00 PM Jamaica
2:00 PM US Eastern
2:00 PM Eastern Caribbean
1:00 PM US Central
6:00 PM West Africa
11:00 PM Indian Ocean
VIRTUAL
DAY 04 — 4 SEPTEMBER : FORWARD VOICES. THE FUTURE OF CREOLE LANGUAGES. A Special Hybrid Evening
A landmark Pan-African discussion exploring language preservation, reparatory justice and diaspora connection.
Barbados High Commission, London 6:00 PM UK Time HYBRID — LONDON + ONLINE
DAY 05 — 5 SEPTEMBER : HISTORY, ROOTS & DIASPORA CONNECTIONS.
Tracing the historical connections between West African languages and diasporic Creole expressions through food.
7:00 PM Guyana
12:00 AM UK — 6 September
8:00 PM Eastern Caribbean
7:00 PM US Eastern
6:00 PM US Central
11:00 PM West Africa
3:00 AM Indian Ocean — 6 September
VIRTUAL
DAY 06 — 6 SEPTEMBER : AFRO-CREOLE LANGUAGE KEEPERS HUB SESSION 2.
We're coming together again to speak, learn and celebrate our languages in community.
7:00 PM UK
1:00 PM Jamaica
2:00 PM US Eastern
2:00 PM Eastern Caribbean
1:00 PM US Central
6:00 PM West Africa
11:00 PM Indian Ocean
VIRTUAL
DAY 07 — 7 SEPTEMBER : GULLAH GEECHEE HISTORY, PRESENT & FUTURE.
Explore the history, living culture and future of Gullah Geechee language and heritage.
7:00 PM UK
1:00 PM Jamaica
2:00 PM US Eastern
2:00 PM Eastern Caribbean
1:00 PM US Central
6:00 PM West Africa
11:00 PM Indian Ocean
VIRTUAL
DAY 08 — 8 SEPTEMBER : LINGUISTIC AFRO-FUTURIST APPROACHES. A Discussion with the Jamaica Language Unit
We close the inaugural Afro-Creole Languages Week by looking forward: exploring linguistic Afro-futurism and imagining futures in which Afro-Creole languages are recognised, protected, spoken and thriving.
8:00 PM UK
2:00 PM Jamaica
3:00 PM US Eastern
3:00 PM Eastern Caribbean
2:00 PM US Central
7:00 PM West Africa
12:00 AM Indian Ocean
VIRTUAL
YOUR LANGUAGE. YOUR HISTORY. YOUR FUTURE.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
Registration is free and gives you access to the week's online programme. Once registered, you will receive information and links to join the live virtual broadcasts.
Join us as we unite voices across the Black Atlantic and beyond to build a future where Afro-Creole languages are celebrated, preserved and heard.
The Future Speaks Afro-Creole.