Study Abroad SIG of JALT:

2026 JALT Study Abroad SIG Conference: International Education in a Changing World

Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Speaker: Call for presentation proposals due Thursday, September 17th

Description:
The landscape of international education is evolving. Shifts toward regional engagement, rising travel costs influenced by global energy dynamics, and broader geopolitical uncertainties are reshaping how students and institutions connect across borders. While these changes present challenges, they also create opportunities to rethink how global learning is designed and delivered.

In this context, study abroad continues to adapt. New models of collaboration, more diverse destinations, and innovative approaches to international engagement are expanding the possibilities for meaningful cross-cultural learning.

This year's JALT Study Abroad SIG Annual Conference, held at Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka, invites educators, administrators, and researchers to explore these developments together. Under the theme "International Education in a Changing World," the conference provides a forum for sharing ideas, practices, and perspectives that will shape the future of study abroad.

Call for Presentation Proposals due Thursday, September 17th

The SA SIG invites proposals that will discuss study abroad both outbound and inbound. Presentations may be delivered in English or Japanese. Please see the conference website for details.

Organization: Study Abroad Special Interest Group of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Study Abroad SIG of JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: 3000 yen
Non-members: 4000 yen

Venue: Kyushu Sangyo University, 2-3-1 Matsukadai, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka (map)

Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Contact Study Abroad SIG of JALT

Website: www.sa-sig.org

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