Updated: April 15, 2026.
KOTESOL Events (Major) ㅡ KOTESOL Events (Chapters & SIGs) ㅡ KOTESOL Events (Other) ㅡ Domestic ELT Events ㅡ KOTESOL Partner Assn Events
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2026 International ELT Events
= KOTESOL Partner Assn.
January 2026
LTP: English Language Teaching Conventions
Jan. 18, Feb. 8, 15, 22, 2026; Osaka, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Japan
Web: https://ltprofessionals.com/conventions/
The Nordic Speech Research Forum
L2 Intelligibility in the Contexts of AI and Globalization
January 26, 2026; Webinar, Online (Free)
Web: https://www.jyu.fi/en/nordic-speech-research-forum
Twinkl ESL International Conference 2026
Language Teaching and Global Citizenship
January 27-30, 2026; Virtual (Free)
Web: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/esl-2026-global-conference
Free Webinar Series on World Language Pedagogy
L1 Use in the Language Classroom
Jan 29 / Feb 25 / Apr 1 / Apr 15, 2026; Online
Web: https://tinyurl.com/CALPERWebinarsSP26
The 45th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2026
Exploring the New Frontiers of ELT for a Better Tomorrow: Innovative Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment
January 30-31, 2026; Bangkok, Thailand
Web: https://thailandtesol.org/
The 30th NELTA International Conference 2026
ELT for NextGen: Teaching for People, Planet, and Peace
January 30-31, 2026; Kathmandu, Nepal
Web: https://nelta.org.np/conference/30
February 2026
The 22nd Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching
The Future of English Language Teaching in the Digital Era: Empowering Teaching & Transforming Learners
February 6-8, 2026; Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Web: https://camtesol.org/Camtesol/2026%20Conference
LTP: English Language Teaching Conventions
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 2026; Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Japan
Web: https://ltprofessionals.com/conventions/
The Nordic Speech Research Forum
Tensions Around the Teaching and Testing of Oral Proficiency in English as a Lingua Franca
February 10, 2026; Webinar, Online (Free)
Web: https://www.jyu.fi/en/nordic-speech-research-forum
The JALT Hokkaido Winter Language Conference 2026
Engagement and Innovation in Language Education
February 14-15, 2026; Sapporo, Japan
Web: https://jalt.org/event/hokkaido/the-jalt-hokkaido-winter-language-confer...
Teacher 2026: International Teaching Conference
February 19-20, 2026; Amsterdam, Netherlands & Online
Web: https://teacherforum.org/amsterdam-itc-19-20-feb-2026
Free Webinar Series on World Language Pedagogy
Pronunciation Instruction in Second Language Classrooms
Feb 25 / Apr 1 / Apr 15, 2026; Online
Web: https://tinyurl.com/CALPERWebinarsSP26
TESOL ICIS Lightning Talks: From Theory to Practice
February 27, 2026; Online (free)
https://my.tesol.org/networks/events/159862
March 2026
TESOL Teacher Educator Interest Section Webinar
Multimodal Approach in EFL Teaching
March 6, 2026; Online (free)
Web: https://my.tesol.org/networks/events/157289
British Council Webinars
Belonging Matters
March 8, 2026; Online (free)
Web: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/news-and-events/webinars/webinars-tea...
The 60th RELC International Conference
Global Trends and Innovations in Language Education: Theory, Research, and Practice in Action
March 9-11, 2026; RELC International Hotel, Singapore
Web: https://www.relc.org.sg/
ELT Week Peru 2026
March 9-13, 2026; Online Event
Web: https://www.britishcouncil.pe/en/programmes/education/elt-week/call-spea...
The TESOL 2026 International Convention & Expo
March 24–27, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Web: https://www.tesol.org/professional-development/education-and-events/in-p...
April 2026
Free Webinar Series on World Language Pedagogy
OPI-DA: A New Approach to Understanding and Developing Learner Language Proficiency (Apr 1)
Video-Based Resources for Teaching Storytelling as Social Practice in Japanese-as-a-Foreign Language (Apr 15)
April 1 & 15, 2026; Online
Web: https://tinyurl.com/CALPERWebinarsSP26
IATEFL International Conference and Exhibition 2026
April 21-24, 2026; Brighton, UK
Web: https://www.iateflconference.org/home
Cambridge English Webinar Series
Neurodiversity: Inclusive Pedagogy, Fostering Effective Learning for All
April 28/30, 2026; Online
Web: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/educators-organisations/resources-for-t...
May 2026
GSLATE 2026: The 4th International Conference on the Globalization of Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education
May 2-4, 2026; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA & Online
Web: https://intesda.org/second-language-acquisition-teacher-education/
Cambridge English Webinar Series
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: Teacher Tips and Takeaways
May 5/7, 2026; Online
Web: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/educators-organisations/resources-for-t...
2026 TaiwanCALL & GloCALL Joint Conference
CALL for All: Designing Inclusive, Adaptive, and Engaging Language Learning
May 7-9, 2026; Taichung, Taiwan
Web: https://conference.twcall.org/
The 5th World Conference on Foreign Language Education
May 15-17, 2026; London, United Kingdom & Online
Web: https://www.worldfle.org/
Cambridge English Webinar Series
Lesson Design: What Makes a Successful Lesson?
May 19/21, 2026; Online
Web: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/educators-organisations/resources-for-t...
PLL6: The Psychology of Language Learning Conference
Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond
May 22-24, 2026; Shantou University, Guangdong Province, China
Web: https://iapll.com/PLL6-Call-for-Papers
The 2026 Korea TESOL International Conference
Criticality, Innovation, and Compassion: Rethinking Language Education in Times of Change
May 16-17, 2026; Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea
Abstract submission deadline: January 25, 2026
Web: https://koreatesol.org/IC2026
JALT PanSIG 2026 Conference
May 23-24, 2026; Chukyo University, Nagoya, Japan
Web: https://pansig.org/2026
The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference
ELT in a Changing World: Global Challenges and New Opportunities
May 29-31, 2026; Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
Web: https://www.asiatefl2026.org/
June 2026
The MATSDA/UAEH Conference
The Value of Texts as L2 Language Learning Materials
June 3-4, 2026; University of the State of Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
Web: https://www.matsda.org/events.html
International Association for Language Awareness 2026 Conference
Heritages, Languages, Ecologies
June 22–25, 2026; Middlebury Institute of International Studies, CA, USA
Web: https://csumb.edu/iied/innovation-scholars/ala/
Task-Based Language Teaching in Asia 2026 Conference
June 5-7, 2026; Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
Web: https://sites.google.com/jalt.org/conference/
JALTCALL 2026: Prevail or Fail?
June 12-14, 2026; Kobe (Nishinomiya), Japan
Web: https://jaltcall2026.edzil.la
July 2026
FLLT 2026: The 9th Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Conference
ELT Research and Practice in the Era of Educational Innovation
July 3-4, 2026; Bangkok, Thailand
Web: https://2026.flltconf.com/
CLESOL 2026
Back to the Future: Celebrating the Past to Shape the Future
July 4-5, 2026; U. of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton, New Zealand
Web: https://www.clesol.org.nz/
J-SLA 2026: The 26th International Conference of the Japan Second Language Association
July 4-5, 2026; Mie University, Tsu, Japan
Web: https://en.j-sla.org/events/j-sla2026
August 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Conference on Linguistics
Theory Returns: Linguistics in the Age of AI
August 10–11, 2026; Sungshin Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
Web: https://sicol2026.github.io/
ICOLE 2026: The 3rd International Conference on Language and Education
Informing the Future: Trends and Insights for a Better Tomorrow
August 12, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
Web: https://sites.google.com/uitm.edu.my/icole
September 2026
CIFLE 2026: Conference on Inclusive Foreign Language Education
September 11-12, 2026; Online
Web: https://ld-initiatives.ch/en/conferences/
The 34th MELTA International Conference 2026
Shaping the Future of Learning: Leadership and ELT Practitioners in Action
September 12-13, 2026; Ipoh, Malaysia
Web: https://meltaconference.my.canva.site/melta-2026
EdYOUfest Conference
Human Intelligence in the Age of Technology: The Key to Future Teaching?
September 19, 2026; West Tokyo, Japan
Web: https://www.edyoufest.org/Japan
October 2026
2026 Technology for Second Language Learning Conference
Constructed Agents: From Imagination to Real Interaction
October 15-16, 2026; (Iowa State University & Online) Hybrid
Web: https://apling.engl.iastate.edu/conferences/technology-for-second-langua...
LERC2026: The 7th International Conference on Language Education and Research
Language Acquisition at the Interface of Linguistic Theory and Practice -
Linguistics and Language Learning in a Changing World
October 31 - November 1, 2026; Online
Web: https://www.als-edu.com/lerc2026
November 2026
Innovation in Language Learning – 19th Edition International Conference
November 11, 2026, Online Event
November 12-13, 2026; Florence, Italy
Web: https://conference.pixel-online.net/ICT4LL/index.php
AsiaCALL 2026
AI for Language Assessment and Academic Integrity
November 14-15, 2026; Phoung Dong University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Web: https://asiacall.info/
2026 PAC, ENG.SU-APLX & ETA 35th Anniversary International Symposium on English Language Teaching and Learning
Transformative English Education: Integrating Technology, Humanity and Sustainability
November 14-15, 2026; Chientan Youth Activity Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Web: https://eta.org.tw/
JALT2026: 52nd Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition
November 20-22, 2026; Nagoya City, Aichi, Japan
Web: https://jalt.org/jalt-international-conference/
December 2026
CLaSIC 2026: The 11th Centre for Language Studies International Conference
Beyond Borders: Language Education in the Era of AI
December 3-5, 2026; Singapore
Web: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cls/clasic/clasic-2026/
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* This calendar of International ELT Events (Overseas) is based on the best available information compiled from diverse sources. It focuses on events in the Asia-Pacific area, but includes additional events thought to be of particular interest to KOTESOL members.
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* Disclaimer: Korea TESOL provides the calendar of International ELT Events as a service to Korea TESOL members and the field. The information provided in this calendar of events is that of the sponsoring organizations. For more information, contact the sponsoring organization. An event listing does not entail sponsorship or endorsement by Korea TESOL.
