Professional Events FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATORS
Professional Events
for LANGUAGE EDUCATORS
Are you looking for ways to expand your knowledge and skills in the world of language teaching? On the hunt for exciting professional events to help you grow as a language educator?
This page provides a list of professional events where fellow language educators can participate to learn, share ideas, and network with other professionals in the field. These events can take various forms, such as conferences, workshops, and webinars. Through these events, we can be equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections to improve our teaching skills and stay informed about the latest developments in our field.
This is a live page that is updated frequently. Do bookmark it and revisit from time to time for new insights.
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2025
Jun
8th FLEAT (Foreign Language Education and Technology) Conference
Description: This is an international event focused on the integration of technology into language education, featuring presentations, workshops, and discussions on innovative methods and tools for teaching foreign languages (though mainly Japanese for this case).
Location: The University of Hawai?i, Honolulu, Hawai’i
Event Date: Jun 25-28, 2025
Jul
NCLE CPD Webinar: Language Trends 2025
Description: Review the results of the 2025 Language Trends England survey (an initiative funded by the British Council) with an expert panel and critically assess the implications for the future trajectory of language education. Gain insights into the initiatives undertaken by the National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE) as it addresses the prevailing challenges in the field.
Location: Online
Event Date: Jul 9, 2025
British Council Webinar: Assessing Learning
Description: Two training sessions by TeachingEnglish, which will focus on the topic of learning assessment. The first session will present a practical introduction to assessment, with a discussion into different assessment modalities, a review of actionable feedback techniques, and sharing of assessment tasks applicable for determining learners’ levels and progress. The second session will provide an intensive examination of the methodologies, justifications, and appropriate circumstances for offering pronunciation feedback.
Location: Online
Event Date: Jul 11, 2025
UMN CARLA Summer Institute: Culture as the Core in the Second Language Classroom
Description: The University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) invites educators to engage in an enriching exploration of cultural and linguistic dynamics through its Summer Institute, “Culture as the Core in the Second Language Classroom.” This program is designed to facilitate transformative learning experiences by fostering cultural and linguistic contact within educational settings. Participants will delve into innovative strategies for understanding the complex interplay of language, culture, and identity, and how these elements can be integrated into teaching practices. By the end of this institute, educators will be equipped to bring everyday culture into language instruction, apply cultural frameworks, and assess cultural learning effectively.
Location: Online (Asynchronous)
Event Date: Jul 14 – Aug 1, 2025
4th World Conference on Foreign Language Education
Description: The conference will convene international experts to address contemporary challenges in language teaching and to examine effective pedagogical strategies. The conference offers opportunities for participants to present research, exchange professional experiences, and receive constructive feedback, thereby fostering professional development. Interactive sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities are designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and to encourage future collaborations among educators committed to advancing language education.
Location: The University of Westminster, London, UK
Event Date: Jul 18-20, 2025
Description: The 11th EDILIC conference examines innovative approaches to plurilingual literacies that acknowledge and embrace the rich diversity of learners, teachers and educators, communities and contexts. Under the theme “Plurilingual Literacies in Education: Pluralistic Approaches Inside and Beyond the Classroom”, it aims to explore diverse theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and practices in the field of plurilingual literacies in education. This encompasses traditional classroom settings as well as informal and non-formal educational environments.
Location: University of Hamburg, Germany
Event Date: Jul 23-25, 2025
Aug
2nd International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning
Description: The ICLTL-2025 conference seeks to propel language education forward through the integration of research-driven innovations and technological advancements, with a focus on quality education. It addresses essential topics such as language teaching, assessment, and professional development, emphasising inclusivity and cultural diversity. By bringing together a global network of stakeholders, the event facilitates cross-border partnerships and aims to provide educators with effective methodologies and resources, ultimately fostering lifelong learning and equitable opportunities in language education worldwide.
Location: Hybrid (Online and Hotel NH Collection, Berlin, Germany)
Event Date: Aug 13-14, 2025
Description: As technological advancements continue to transform language teaching and learning, this conference is dedicated to examining pioneering strategies that extend the frontiers of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) research. Participants will engage in critical discussions of cutting-edge research methodologies, as well as an in-depth exploration of the tools, theoretical frameworks, and experimental designs shaping the future trajectory of language education.
Location: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
Event Date: Aug 27-30, 2025
5th International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Education
Description: ICALLE 2025 seeks to advance discourse on the integration of linguistic research into language education by fostering dialogue among applied linguists, educators, and students. The conference emphasises the enhancement of pedagogical practice through engagement with theoretical and methodological developments in language acquisition and instruction, targeting practitioners and researchers involved in teaching English and other languages.
Location: De La Salle University, Manila, Phillipines
Event Date: Aug 28-30, 2025
Sep
British Association for Applied Linguistics Annual Conference
Description: BAAL is a professional association, based in the UK, which provides a forum for people interested in language and applied linguistics. This annual conference examines the evolving role of applied linguistics amid accelerating technological progress and global interconnectedness, while also addressing pressing challenges such as the climate crisis and the resurgence of isolationist politics, and to analyse how these developments affect individuals and communities.
Location: University of Glasgow, UK
Event Date: Sep 4-6, 2025
English and Other Languages on the Labour Market Conference
Description: The purpose of the conference will be an exchange of both theoretical and practical knowledge and experience between linguists, economists, language professionals and representatives of the world of business. It addresses themes such as translator and interpreter training, language competences and job requirements, and LSP teaching and lecturing in English in disciplines.
Location: Online
Event Date: Sep 10-12, 2025
AE Live Series 23: Classroom management in English language teaching
Description: A series of webinars exploring classroom management in the context of English language teaching, including elicitation and grouping strategies, self-regulated learning, developing learning mindsets and independence.
Location: Online
Event Date: Sep 10 – Nov 19, 2025
Workshop on Studying the Language of Young Learners
Description: This workshop is conceptualised as a specialised academic event that convenes researchers engaged in the empirical study of young learner interlanguage, particularly through the lens of Learner Corpus Research (LCR). It is characterised by its emphasis on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of linguistic data from school-aged L2 learners, thereby addressing a significant gap in current SLA scholarship. The workshop’s objectives include the presentation of original research, methodological innovation, and the cultivation of collaborative discourse on emergent challenges in the field.
Location: University of Bamberg, Germany
Event Date: Sep 17-18, 2025
Description: The conference invites global researchers to examine the critical role of early multilingualism. Emphasising the cognitive, linguistic, and socio-cultural benefits of acquiring multiple languages from birth to the onset of compulsory education, the conference aims to provide a forum for analysing the complex interrelations among language acquisition, cognitive development, and social engagement, particularly during the transition to primary education (approx. age 8).
Location: Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Event Date: Sep 19-20, 2025
8th Integrating Content and Language in Higher Education Conference
Description: The 8th ICLHE Conference addresses the complexities of English-medium instruction (EMI) and Other Languages as a Medium of Instruction (OLMI) in higher education, emphasising the need for linguistic diversity and inclusivity. The event seeks to foster collaboration among educators, researchers, and policymakers through presentations and discussions on innovative practices and policies that promote equitable participation. The overarching objective is to reconceptualise language as a means of inclusion, thereby advancing understanding and strategies for integrating language and content to support egalitarian higher education.
Location: Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Brazil
Event Date: Sep 24-27, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Research in Applied Linguistics Conference 2025
Description: This is an annual event that facilitates dialogues on the multifaceted relationship between applied linguistics and artificial intelligence. By bringing together academics and practitioners from a range of disciplines, the conference aims to explore and critically evaluate the implications of emerging AI technologies—especially those with social and emotional capacities—for language acquisition, pedagogy, and intercultural communication.
Location: Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA
Event Date: Sep 25-27, 2025
Oct
AE Live Series 23: Classroom management in English language teaching
Description: A series of webinars exploring classroom management in the context of English language teaching, including elicitation and grouping strategies, self-regulated learning, developing learning mindsets and independence.
Location: Online
Event Date: Sep 10 – Nov 19, 2025
Symposium on Language Pedagogy in Higher Education
Description: This free, online symposium serves as a professional development forum tailored to the needs of post-secondary language educators with the aim of enhancing the quality of language programs and providing opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration. The symposium features plenary talks and research- and practice-oriented presentations about different aspects of language teaching and program administration in higher education settings.
Location: Online
Event Date: Oct 3-4, 2025
Second Language Teaching/Acquisition in the Context of Multilingual Education
Description: The conference aims to examine contemporary theories, advancements, methodologies, and pedagogical strategies in second language instruction, situating these within the expansive context of multilingual education. It provides an inclusive forum for educators, scholars, and policy-makers to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and to foster collaborative dialogue.
Location: Hybrid (Online and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia)
Event Date: Oct 24-25, 2025
Nov
6th International Conference on Language Education and Research
Description: Focusing on the transformation of language education through digital innovation, this conference addresses the integration of language awareness, advanced pedagogical strategies, and emerging technologies. Discussions encompass blended learning, communicative approaches, and personalised instruction via AI, alongside the development of metalinguistic and critical language awareness. The conference also interrogates the impact of AI, immersive technologies, and data analytics on learning and assessment, while critically evaluating access, ethical concerns, and the necessity for comprehensive teacher training.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Birmingham, UK
Event Date: Nov 1-2, 2025
AE Live Series 23: Classroom management in English language teaching
Description: A series of webinars exploring classroom management in the context of English language teaching, including elicitation and grouping strategies, self-regulated learning, developing learning mindsets and independence.
Location: Online
Event Date: Sep 10 – Nov 19, 2025
2025 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo
Description: The ACTFL Convention is globally recognised as the most comprehensive professional development event for language educators in the U.S. This event offers learning opportunities for all language education professionals at all levels and from all languages. It offers over 600 educational sessions, an interactive exhibit hall with 200+ companies, and networking with more than 6,000 professionals.
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, USA
Event Date: Nov 21-23, 2025
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2nd Early Language Learning Research Association Conference
Description: The conference promises to offer a valuable platform for scholars representing a diverse array of disciplines—including linguistics, applied linguistics, education, language didactics, pedagogy, psychology, sociolinguistics, and children’s literature—who are engaged in research on early language learning within formal educational settings, whether the focus is on foreign, second, minority, additional, or heritage languages, across global learning contexts.
Location: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
Event Date: Jun 3-5, 2026
6th International Symposium on Bilingual and L2 Processing in Adults and Children
Description: This symposium is dedicated to the empirical and theoretical examination of bilingualism and second language (L2) processing across the lifespan. This biennial event convenes researchers from diverse linguistic and disciplinary backgrounds to disseminate findings on cognitive, linguistic, and neurobiological mechanisms underpinning bilingual and L2 processing, with particular emphasis on comparative analyses between adults and children.
Location: University of Reading, UK
Event Date: Jun 18-19, 2026
3rd Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education Conference
Description: The 3rd DIELE conference provides a platform for stakeholders—including academics, educators, and policymakers—to collaboratively address contemporary issues and trends, thereby advancing theory, research, and practice to render English language education more inclusive, innovative, and effective.
Location: Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Event Date: Jun 26-27, 2026
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