The conference, founded in 2018, was created by School of Information Associate Professor Joyojeet Pal. Pal studies the role of technology in democracy and labor. He specializes in the use of social media and misinformation, particularly in India.
The conference, “Undoing Linguistic Hegemony,” focused on language use in Pakistan. While engaging primarily with Pakistan, it aimed to open dialogues celebrating linguistic diversity across South Asia and its diasporas.
