Calls for Papers for ELT Conferences

Giving presentations at conferences is an important aspect of professional development. If you are interested in giving a presentation or workshop at a conference for language teachers, the calls for papers on this page will provide you with several opportunities.

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Due in July 2026

Collaboration Across Borders: A Joint Fukuoka JALT and BGD KOTESOL Symposium
Call for papers due: July 15th (Wednesday)
Event Date: September 12th (Saturday), 2026
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Overview: This collaboration between Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu KOTESOL and Fukuoka JALT will be held September 12, 2026.
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Critical Thinking in the Classroom 2026
Call for papers due: July 24th (Friday)
Event Date: September 12th (Saturday), 2026
Organization: Critical Thinking Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching
Overview: The JALT Critical Thinking SIG will hold its annual conference, Critical Thinking in the Classroom 2026 (CTC 2026), on September 12, 2026 at Showa Women's University in Tokyo.
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2026 JALT Technology in Teaching (TnT) and Professional Development (PD) Workshops
Call for papers due: July 31st (Friday)
Event Date: September 11th (Friday), 2026
Organization: The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Overview: 2026 JALT Technology in Teaching (TnT) and Professional Development (PD) Workshops will be held online on September 11, 2026.
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Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026
Call for papers due: July 31st (Friday)
Event Dates: October 9th (Friday) - October 11th (Sunday), 2026
Organization: Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Overview: The Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026 will be held October 9-11 in Nara, coinciding with the 56th Naha Great Tug-of-War!
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Due in September 2026

2026 JALT Study Abroad SIG Conference: International Education in a Changing World
Call for papers due: September 17th (Thursday)
Event Date: October 17th (Saturday), 2026
Organization: Study Abroad Special Interest Group of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Overview: The 2026 JALT Study Abroad SIG Conference will be held October 17th in Fukuoka City.
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