242
Abstract Submissions
469
Authors Worldwide
29
Countries Represented
6th
Edition of ICTE
International Association of TESOL & Education
ICTE 2026
6th International Conference of
TESOL & Education
AI in Research
Teacher Development
Professional Practice
Est. 2021 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
29
Countries
469
Authors
242
Abstracts

A Premier Gathering for
TESOL & Education

ICTE 2026 is the 6th International Conference of TESOL & Education, organized by the International Association of TESOL & Education (ICTE).

Hosted at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, this two-day conference brings together leading educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from 29 countries to explore cutting-edge research and innovation in AI-powered language teaching and learning.

With 242 abstract submissions from 469 authors worldwide, ICTE 2026 is the largest edition in the conference's history.

AI in Research & Language Studies
Teacher Development & Professional Growth
Professional Practice in ELT
Technology Integration in Language Education
Assessment, Curriculum & Cross-cultural Communication

ICTE 2026
Official Trailer

Join 469+ authors from 29 countries in the ultimate event exploring AI in Research, Teacher Development, and Professional Practice.

Outstanding Publication
Opportunities

Good papers will be selected for publication in prestigious Scopus-indexed journals and Springer Nature book chapters.

Featured Publishing Partner

Springer Nature Book Chapters

Selected papers will be invited to contribute book chapters published with Springer Nature — a globally recognized academic publisher.

Scopus Indexed Peer Reviewed Open Access Option

Official Publishing Partner

Q1
Scopus Indexed

CALL-EJ

Computer-Assisted Language Learning – Electronic Journal

The highest-ranked open-access journal in CALL research. Papers selected from ICTE 2026 presentations will be invited for submission.

* Full papers for Scopus journals will be notified separately after the conference.

Q2
Scopus Indexed

rEFLections

rEFLections – NIDA Journal of Language and Communication

A prestigious Q2 Scopus journal focusing on English as a Foreign Language research, applied linguistics, and language teaching methodology.

* Full papers for Scopus journals will be notified separately after the conference.

Also publishing in:
IJTE International Journal of TESOL & Education (ISSN 2768-4563)
IJLI International Journal of Language Instruction (ISSN 2833-230X)
IJAILE International Journal of AI in Language Education (ISSN 3065-0216)
Conference Proceedings $40 USD for conference presenters
Scopus Journals (Q1/Q2) $189 USD per article submission
Book Chapter (Springer) By Invitation selected presenters only
Publication Details →

Keynote & Featured Speakers

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Professor Andrew Lian
Presidential Keynote

Professor Andrew Lian

President of ICTE · Suranaree University of Technology

— THAILAND

A visionary leader in educational technology, Professor Andrew Lian serves as the President of ICTE and former President of AsiaCALL. He is a pioneer in Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), focusing on self-organizing learning environments and learner autonomy.

Keynote Address

(Coming soon)

Dr. Willy A. Renandya
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Willy A. Renandya

NIE-NTU, Singapore · Visiting Prof at IUH

— SINGAPORE

Dr. Willy A. Renandya is a world-renowned language teacher educator from NIE-NTU, Singapore. A prolific author and editor, his work with Cambridge and Springer has shaped modern approaches to Extensive Reading and SLA across Asia.

Keynote Address

(Coming soon)

Dr. Natjiree Jaturapitakkul
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Natjiree Jaturapitakkul

Dean, School of Liberal Arts, KMUTT, Thailand

— THAILAND

As the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at KMUTT, Dr. Natjiree is a leading authority in language assessment. Her work in aligning curriculum with CEFR standards has been instrumental in modernizing language pedagogy in Thailand.

Keynote Address

English Beyond Native Norms: Zoom-Mediated ELF Communication in Multilingual Asian Contexts

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho
Keynote Speaker

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

President of AsiaCALL · IUH, Vietnam

— VIETNAM

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho is a prominent researcher and the innovator behind the ICTE Robots for language practice. With 80+ publications, he is a leading voice on responsible AI integration in language education.

Keynote Title

Navigating the AI Turn: Framework for Responsible AI Integration

Prof. Dr. Jeremy White
Keynote Speaker

Prof. Dr. Jeremy White

Ritsumeikan University, Japan · VP of ICTE

— JAPAN

Based at Ritsumeikan University, Prof. Jeremy White is a specialist in task-based learning and immersive technologies. As the Editor-in-Chief of CALL-EJ (Q1), his research explores VR/AR pedagogy in EFL contexts.

Keynote Address

(Coming soon)

Dr. Ania Lian
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ania Lian

Charles Darwin University, Australia

— AUSTRALIA

Dr. Ania Lian is a champion for inclusive education and teacher innovation. As the VP for Research and Innovation at AsiaCALL, she leads initiatives in digital learning ecosystems for diverse learner populations.

Keynote Address

(Coming soon)

Dr. Hyangeun Ji
Featured Speaker

Dr. Hyangeun Ji

University of North Texas, USA

— USA

Dr. Hyangeun Ji is an Assistant Professor specializing in the practical integration of Generative AI in education. Her research into GenAI for speaking practice is at the forefront of educational technology.

Featured Talk

Designing and Integrating Generative AI for Speaking Practice: Teacher Professional Development, Classroom Implementation, and Learner Experiences

Dr. Tran Tin Nghi
Featured Speaker

Dr. Tran Tin Nghi

Director of Foreign Language Center, HUIT

— VIETNAM

Dr. Tran Tin Nghi is an expert in corpus-based teaching and AI in education. His work bridges the critical gap between linguistic theory and classroom practice through technology-assisted methodologies.

Featured Talk

Corpus-Based Pedagogical Strategies

Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa
Featured Speaker

Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa

Dean of Faculty of Foreign Languages, IUH

— VIETNAM

As the Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at IUH, Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa is a leader in quality assurance and teacher preparation across sustainable educational frameworks.

Featured Talk

Recalibrated Acceptance: Effects of Guided AI Engagement among Mid-to-Late Career EFL Teachers

Meet All Keynote Speakers

Secretariats of ICTE

Our dedicated secretariat team ensures the smooth organization and coordination of the conference.

Ms. Cao Thi Xuan Tu

Ms. Cao Thi Xuan Tu

Secretary of ICTE

English language educator with over 10 years of experience in Ho Chi Minh City. PhD student specializing in CALL, teacher wellbeing, and professional development in TESOL.

TESOL Expert Teacher Training
Ms. Tran Thi Mai

Ms. Tran Thi Mai

Secretary of ICTE

PhD student and English lecturer at Van Lang University. Her research focuses on technology in language teaching, CLIL, and the integration of Generative AI in ELT.

Generative AI CLIL Research

Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Oct 25, 2025 – Mar 10, 2026
Closed
Acceptance Notification
Dec 15, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026
Completed
Early Bird Registration
Mar 15 – Apr 30, 2026
Open Now
Full Paper Submission
Feb 20 – May 15, 2026
Upcoming
Final Registration Deadline
June 30, 2026
Upcoming
ICTE 2026 Conference
August 15–16, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City

2 Days of Learning & Networking

August 15–16, 2026 · Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City

08:30
09:15
Presidential Keynote

Opening plenary on the future of self-organizing learning environments.

ICTE President · Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Prof. Dr. Andrew Lian
09:20
10:05
Keynote 1

English Beyond Native Norms: Zoom-Mediated ELF Communication in Multilingual Asian Contexts

Dean, School of Liberal Arts · KMUTT, Thailand

Dr. Natjiree Jaturapitakkul
13:30
14:35
Keynote 3

Coming soon

Vice President of ICTE · Ritsumeikan University, Japan

Prof. Dr. Jeremy White
15:45
17:10
7 Tracks

Parallel Research Sessions (Block A)

Simultaneous presentations across 7 rooms (R401, R402, R506, R603, R1004, R1205, Virtual).

08:00
08:45
Featured Talk

Designing and Integrating Generative AI for Speaking Practice: Teacher Professional Development, Classroom Implementation, and Learner Experiences

Dept. of Learning Technologies · University of North Texas, USA

Dr. Hyangeun Ji
13:30
14:15
Keynote 4

Coming soon

Dean, Faculty of Foreign Languages · Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City

Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa
15:55
16:40
Keynote 6

AI in Language Education

AsiaCALL President · Vice President of ICTE · Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho
16:45
17:15
Closing

Closing Ceremony & Awards

Academic awards and the announcement of ICTE 2027 venue.

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Registration Fees

Early Bird Deadline: April 30, 2026 · Final Deadline: June 30, 2026
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International Participants

Prices in USD

Category Early Bird Regular
Non-Presenter $130 $150
Presenter $140 $160
Student $70 $90
Student Presenter $90 $110
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Vietnamese Participants

Prices in VND

Category Early Bird Regular
Non-Presenter 1,000,000 1,200,000
Presenter 1,500,000 1,800,000
Student 600,000 800,000
Student Presenter 800,000 1,000,000
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Ho Chi Minh City

Connect with 461+ researchers and educators from 29 countries. Present your research, explore publication opportunities in Scopus journals, and be part of the leading TESOL conference in Southeast Asia.

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