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.
Good papers will be selected for publication in prestigious Scopus-indexed journals and Springer Nature book chapters.
Selected papers will be invited to contribute book chapters published with Springer Nature — a globally recognized academic publisher.
Official Publishing Partner
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.
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.
High-impact research across multiple disciplines
President of ICTE · Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Professor Andrew Lian is the President of the International Association of TESOL & Education (ICTE) and former President of AsiaCALL (Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning). He is a Professor of Foreign Language Studies at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Canberra. He has held positions at Rice University, Western Illinois University, and has decades of experience as a director and department chair in foreign language education.
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (Visiting) · NIE-NTU, Singapore
Language teacher educator with extensive teaching experience in Asia. Published with Cambridge University Press and Springer International.
Dean, School of Liberal Arts, KMUTT, Thailand
Specializes in language assessment, ESP, standardized test development, and CEFR alignment.
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City · President of AsiaCALL · VP of ICTE
Editor-in-Chief, IJTE. Managing Editor, CALL-EJ (Scopus Q1). Co-author of 10 books with Springer Nature & IGI Global.
VP of ICTE and VP of AsiaCALL
Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Editor-in-Chief of CALL-EJ (Scopus Q1). PhD from Kyoto University. Expert in task-based learning and immersive technologies.
Charles Darwin University, Australia · VP of ICTE
Senior Lecturer in Education. Chief Editor of AsiaCALL Online Journal. Specialist in inclusive learning environments and learner-centredness.
University of North Texas, USA · Dept. of Learning Technologies
Assistant Professor specializing in AI in education, immersive learning, CALL, and teacher education.
Director, Center for Foreign Languages, HUIT, Vietnam
Research: corpus-based language teaching, AI in education, literacy in second language learning.
Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City
Expert in quality assurance in language teacher education, SLA, and applied technology in language teaching. Dean of Faculty of Foreign Languages at IUH.
Our dedicated secretariat team ensures the smooth organization and coordination of the conference.
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.
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.
August 15–16, 2026 · Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City
ICTE President · Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Dean, School of Liberal Arts · KMUTT, Thailand
Vice President of ICTE · Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Simultaneous presentations across 7 rooms (R401, R402, R506, R603, R1004, R1205, Virtual).
Dept. of Learning Technologies · University of North Texas, USA
Dean, Faculty of Foreign Languages · Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City
AsiaCALL President · Vice President of ICTE · Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City
Academic awards and the announcement of ICTE 2027 venue.
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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.
Early Bird deadline: April 30, 2026 · conference.icte@gmail.com · +84 909 850 699
