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About
The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference (AsiaTEFL 2026) will be held at Xi'an Jiaotong University from May 28 to 31, 2026. AsiaTEFL 2026 invites presentation proposals from practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and graduate students across Asia and beyond. The goal is to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore future directions in the evolving field of ELT. Proposal formats include individual papers, posters, symposia, colloquia, and workshops.
Time: May 28 to 31, 2026
Venue: Xi'an Jiaotong University
The Asia TEFL International Conference is a large-scale international academic event that has consistently advanced foreign language education and research across Asia while strengthening academic exchange among teachers and scholars in linguistics and applied linguistics throughout the region. Besides engaging parallel sessions, the program will feature inspiring keynote, plenary, and featured presentations, outstanding book exhibits, and ample opportunities for professional networking and collaboration.
The conference theme of AsiaTEFL 2026, “ELT in a Changing World: Global Challenges and New Opportunities,” examines how English Language Teaching is adapting to address urgent global needs by leveraging AI, innovation, and sustainable practices to generate significant social impact.
Important Dates
| Submission Deadline | January 31, 2026 |
| Acceptance Notification | Late February 2026 |
| Early-Bird/Presenter Registration | March 1 - 31, 2026 |
| Regular Registration | April 1 – May 15, 2026 |
| On-site Registration | May 28, 2026 |
Venue
Xingqing Campus, Xi'an Jiaotong University
No.28 West Xianning Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Call For Proposals
Presentation Topics
A. Language Policy, Planning, and Sociolinguistics
B. Teaching Methodologies and Curriculum Design
C. Language Learning and Development
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D. Inclusivity and Well-Being in Education
E. Teacher Education and Professional Development
F. Technology and Digital Innovations in Language Education
▷ Equity and Access in Digital Language Learning |
KEYNOTE AND PLENARY SPEAKERS
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Markus Bieswanger University of Bayreuth, Germany |
Shawn Loewen Michigan State University, USA |
Hossein Nassaji University of Victoria, Canada |
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Glenn Stockwell The Education University of Hong Kong, China |
Jinfen Xu Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
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Jiajin Xu Beijing Foreign Studies University, China |
Isaiah WonHo Yoo Sogang University, Republic of Korea |
Featured Speakers
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Yang Gao Xi'an Jiaotong University, China |
Ju Seong Lee The Education University of Hong Kong, China |
Grace Lim Jia Wei Universiti Malaya, Malaysia |
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Yilin Sun Seattle Colleges, USA |
Upsorn Tawilapakul Thammasat University, Thailand |
Utami Widiati Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia |
Lian Zhang Beijing Foreign Studies University, China |
CALL FOR CHAPTERS
