The International Movement for Tamil Culture (IMTC) is a global organization works to promote Tamil culture through activities such as appreciating the unique artistic performances of ancient Tamil, conducting literary and cultural seminars and conferences, promoting Tamil education, and establishing bonds among Tamils living all over the world, in accordance with the motto “Every place is ours and everybody is our relative” (யாதும் ஊரே யாவரும் ரேளிர்). An International Conference organized by this organization with the theme “The Unique History of Tamils” will be held in London on Monday, August 29 and 30, 2026.

Over the past 300 years, Tamil diaspora have left their mark in more than sixty countries. Today, non-Tamil Tamil scholars are also providing research on Tamils and Tamil culture. Due to the tireless efforts of those great people, our mother tongue, the classical language, is today a global language that shines all over the world. Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have established themselves centres of research on the Tamils and their antiquity. This conference has taken the initiative to strengthen further and continue this effort. This conference will feature lectures, workshops,
poetry recitals, book launches, exhibitions on Tamil history, and much more. A field trip will also be held during the conference.

The conference committee specifically requests your participation and involvement.
Conference theme (papers, events) 
1. The antiquity of Tamil revealed by excavations. 
2. Tamil rising amidst oppression. 
3. Tamils who suffered as slaves 
4. Tamils in America. 
5. The service of European religious scholars for Tamil. 
6. Tamils in European countries then and now.
7. English education and the rise of Tamils 
8. The influence of Bodhidharma in Asian countries. 
9. The Tamils in Australia 
10. Tamils who migrated to India. 
11. Tamil migration as shown in literature, 
12. The Tamil lineage of Eelam Tamils 
13. Eelam Tamils and Tamil Nadu 
14. Tamils in Russia. 
15. Tamil settlements in Roman, Greek and Arab countries. 
16. Global Tamil development organizations 
17. Eelam Tamils -spread everywhere 
18. Tamils in Canada. 
19. Tamil in Creole languages 
20. Cultural interaction of Tamils with Greek and Roman countries. 
21. Tamil culture in Korea 
22. Tamils who have abandoned religion 
23. Tamil culture in China. 
24. Tamil culture in the Seychelles
25. Tamil poetry and performing arts. 
26. Tamil Migration – A Perspective 
27. The Culture Revealed by Tamil Performing Arts 
28. Tamil and Other Non-Dravidian Indian Languages 
29. Tamil and Scythian Languages 
30. Tamil and Sumerian Languages 
31 Tamil and Semitic Languages 
32. Scholars from Other Countries Who Raised the Tamil Nation. 
33. Hazards faced by Tamils Who Migrated to Learn Tamil. 
34. Thirukkural that Leaves Footprints of Tamil Tradition
35. Countries of the World that Encourage Tamil Education. 
36. The Distribution and Disintegration of Tamil Culture. 
37. Tamil Medicine Across the Globe 
38. Tamil Culture in Thailand 
39. Tamil Culture in Southeast Asian Countries. 
40. The role of Buddhism in the integration of the Southeastern countries. 
41. The Silk Road and the Spice Route. 
42. Tamils in Cultural relations. 
43. Ancient Tamil trade with Babylonia, Judea (Israel), Syria and Arab countries. 
44. Tamils in France. 
45. Tamil in British countries. 
46. Cultural impact of the later Chola invasions. 
47. Tamil settlement in Fiji plantations. 
48. Tamil language education for Tamil migrants. 
49. Foot-prints of the Tamil migrants. 
50. Ancient Tamil settlements as shown “Manimekalai”. 
51. Tamil culture in Mauritius 
52. Tamil culture in Reunion Island
53. Tamil culture in Japan. 
54. Tamils in Germany 
55. Other topics related to the theme of the Conference. 

Other information
Research papers should not exceed 8 pages in A4, 1 ½ space format.

Research papers should follow APA format.
The abstract should be submitted along with the registration form.
Performing arts and visual arts professionals are also welcome to participate in the conference. 
The deadline for submitting information about their participation has been extended to the end of May 2026.
Presenters of research papers are requested to submit their abstracts on or before 30 April 2026. 
The full paper should arrive by 31 May 2026.
Registration deadline is 31 May 2026 along with the paper.
Registration Fees: All journal editors and participants are required to pay a registration fee of USD $700.
The fee includes accommodation, meals and local transportation.

Conference Secretariat – International Tamil Cultural Movement UK & Europe (IMTC UK & Europe)
Mr. Siva Pillai (Canada) 0014168996044 
Mr. Ganesalingam (Germany) 004915218626482 
Dr. Phuleka Nathan (Australia) 0061413099789 
Lr. Amudu Ilancheliyan (England) 00447939474342 
Mr. Pon. Vasanthakumaran (England) 00447853654518 
Mr. Raja Suriyar (Germany) 004917632075526 
Speaker Ganesha Raj (England) 00447375488434 
Dr. Sumathi (England) 0447727170532