We are pleased to announce that the ATLAS Research Group (UNED) has opened the Call for Papers for the 5th International Conference TISLID’26 – Technological Innovation for Specialized Linguistic Domains, which will take place in Úbeda (Spain) from 22 to 24 April 2026, under the theme:

 

 

The conference is endorsed by several UNESCO Chairs and the Commonwealth of Learning Chair for Innovations in Higher Education. TISLID’26 will bring together researchers, educators, and professionals working in the fields of language education, linguistics, translation studies, and language technologies.

 

Please find attached the official Call for Papers, which includes detailed information on thematic areas, submission formats, keynote speakers, and important dates.

 

 

Further information: https://multiweb.uned.es/w45989/home

 

Please direct all correspondence to María Dolores Castrillo (mcastrillo@flog.uned.es ) and Paz Díez (paz.diez.arcon@edu.uned.es ).

 

We would be most grateful if you could help us disseminate this announcement within your institution, relevant departments, and academic networks.

 

With best wishes,

 

 

 

Spain

 

 

 

 

 

The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference & The 11th International Conference on ELT in China(AsiaTEFL 2026) will be held at Xi’an Jiaotong University of China from May 28 to 31, 2026. AsiaTEFL 2026 invites proposals for presentations from practitioners, researchers, and policymakers as well as graduate students from across Asia and beyond to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore the emerging theories and methods in the evolving field of ELT.

 

 

 

 

Organized by:

 

AsiaTEFL

 

 

 

School of Foreign Studies, Xi’an Jiaotong University

 

 

 

Center for Teaching and Learning Development, Xi’an Jiaotong University

 

National Research Institute for Foreign Language Teaching Materials, Beijing Foreign Studies University

 

The AsiaTEFL 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.

 

 

ELT in a Changing World: Global Challenges and New Opportunities 

 

Strands

 

 

Language Planning and Policy

 

Plurilingualism and Translanguaging

 

World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca

 

Multilingual and Multicultural Education

 

The Relationship Between Native Culture and Foreign Culture in ELT

 

 

 

Methodologies and Teaching Approaches

 

Curriculum and Syllabus Design

 

EFL Materials Design

 

English for Academic and Specific Purposes

 

Teaching Younger Learners

 

Language Assessment and Evaluation

 

 

 

Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Development

 

Intercultural Communication and Global Competencies

 

Creativity and Critical Literacies

 

Intercultural Critical Thinking Competence

 

 

 

 

Working with Special Needs Students

 

Inclusivity in the Classroom

 

Teacher and Student Well-Being and Mental Health

 

Social and Emotional Learning

 

Teacher Education and Professional Development

 

Teacher Education and Professional Development

 

Language Teacher Beliefs and Teaching Practices

 

Sustainable Professional Practices

 

 

 

 

Digital Literacies and Language Learning Technology

 

AI in Language Teaching and Learning

 

Ethics of AI application in Language Education

 

Equity and Access in Digital Language Learning