1^st Call for Abstract Submissions

(Download the full CFP here)

Theme: Human–AI Partnership in ELT: Designing Human‑Centred, AI‑Enabled Pedagogy

Dates: 30–31 July 2026

Venue: Singapore (details about the venue will be announced soon)

 

Organising Committee

Kevin Xinghua Liu, Advisor (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

Wong Jock Onn, Chair (National University of Singapore)

Barry Lee Reynolds (University of Macau)

Mark Feng Teng (Macau Polytechnic University)

Shaquille Nazir Ahmad (National University of Singapore, Singapore University of Social Sciences)

Alexius Chia (National Institute of Education)

Daron Loo (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)

Sylvia Sim (National University of Singapore)

 

Keynote Speakers

Assoc. Prof. Lee Kooi Cheng, Director, Centre for English Language Communication, National University of Singapore

Prof. Wang Junju, Shandong University (SDU), China/Deputy Director, National Centre for New Humanities and Social Science Education

 

Conference Sub-themes

Submissions related to the conference theme may address:

1. Human‑centred approaches to AI integration in ELT

2. Teacher–AI and learner–AI collaboration in language learning

3. AI‑supported development of communicative competence, critical thinking, and creativity

4. Ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of AI in ELT

5. AI and learner autonomy, agency, and motivation

6. Assessment, feedback, and evaluation in AI‑enabled environments

7. Teacher education and professional development for AI‑informed pedagogy

8. Curriculum and materials design in the age of generative AI

9. Other areas in ELT or TESOL

 

Submission Categories and Guidelines

ITU 2026 features three categories.

1. Paper Presentations

  1.1 Format: 25‑minute presentation, inclusive of Q&A

  1.2 Abstract length: 250–300 words

2. Lightning Talks

  2.1 Format: 10-minute presentation, inclusive of Q&A

  2.2 Abstract length: 200–250 words

3. Symposia/Panels

  3.1 Format: 55‑minute session consisting of 3–4 panelists

  3.2 Abstract length: Symposium overview: 250–300 words; individual presentation summaries: 150–200 words each

 

Abstract Submissions

Send abstracts to info@tesolunion.org with the subject line: ITU2026 – [Author’s Name].

Those who plan to attend without presenting can register when registration opens in early February 2026.

 

Important Dates

1. Abstract submission deadline: 15 March 2026

2. Notification of abstract acceptance: 30 March 2026

3. Registration opens: February 2026

 

Registration and Fees (include lunches and teas on both days)

1. Early-bird registration fee: USD300 (by 15 May 2026)

2. Regular registration fee: USD350 (after 15 May 2026)

Registration details will be announced on this webpage in early February and in the abstract acceptance letter. Please watch this space.

 

Publication Opportunities

ITU 2026 provides full publication opportunities for all attendees.

1. All accepted abstracts will be included in the Proceedings of the International TESOL Union Conference 2026 (with ISBN), published by the International TESOL Union.

2. Second, full papers submitted after the conference will, following peer review and revisions, be included in one of the following publications:

  2.1 International Journal of TESOL Studies (Scopus‑indexed, conference special issue)

  2.2 TESOL Communications (conference special issue)

  2.3 Edited conference volumes (with ISBNs)

 

Contacts

Please stay updated on the conference by visiting the International TESOL Union website at https://www.tesolunion.org. All questions about submissions, registrations, and other conference‑related issues should be emailed to Kevin Liu (International TESOL Union) at info@tesolunion.org, or to Wong Jock Onn (National University of Singapore) at jock@nus.edu.sg.