Speaker Lineup

International Keynote & Featured Speakers

Join us to hear from leading voices in language education, technology-enhanced learning, and AI-powered research.

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. With a distinguished career spanning global institutions including Rice University and Suranaree University of Technology, he is a pioneer in Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL). His decades of expertise in foreign language studies focus on self-organizing learning environments and learner autonomy, making him a cornerstone of the global TESOL community.

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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 University Press and Springer has shaped modern approaches to Extensive Reading and Second Language Acquisition. His expertise in teacher professional development and extensive experience across Asia make him one of the most influential and engaging voices in modern ELT.

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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 King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Dr. Natjiree is a leading authority in language assessment and curriculum design. Her pioneering work in aligning national language education with international CEFR standards and developing robust standardized testing frameworks has been instrumental in modernizing language pedagogy and assessment across Southeast Asia.

Keynote Presentation Title

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City; President of AsiaCALL

— VIETNAM

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho is a prominent researcher and the President of AsiaCALL. A vanguard in artificial intelligence for education, he is the innovator behind the ICTE Robots for language practice. With over 80 high-impact publications (Scopus/ISI) and 10 books, he serves as a Managing Editor for CALL-EJ (Scopus Q1) and is a leading voice on the ethical and responsible integration of AI in modern classrooms.

Keynote Presentation Title

Navigating the AI Turn: Framework for Responsible AI Integration in Language Education

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Prof. Dr. Jeremy White
Keynote Speaker

Prof. Dr. Jeremy White

VP of ICTE and VP of AsiaCALL · Ritsumeikan University, Japan

— JAPAN

Based at Ritsumeikan University in Japan, Prof. Jeremy White is a specialist in task-based learning and immersive technologies. As the Editor-in-Chief of CALL-EJ (Scopus Q1) and Vice President of ICTE, his research explores the cutting-edge intersection of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and EFL pedagogy, providing innovative digital pathways for language practitioners worldwide.

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Dr. Ania Lian
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ania Lian

Charles Darwin University, Australia; VP of AsiaCALL

— AUSTRALIA

Dr. Ania Lian, from Charles Darwin University, Australia, is a champion for inclusive education and teacher innovation. As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at AsiaCALL, she leads global initiatives in social-constructivist language pedagogy and the development of inclusive digital learning ecosystems that empower both teachers and diverse learner populations.

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Dr. Hyangeun Ji
Featured Speaker

Dr. Hyangeun Ji

University of North Texas, USA

— USA

Dr. Hyangeun Ji is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas, USA, specializing in the practical integration of Generative AI in language education. Her research into GenAI for speaking practice and personalized learner feedback is at the forefront of educational technology, exploring how AI can expand interaction opportunities for language learners.

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

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Dr. Tran Tin Nghi
Featured Speaker

Dr. Tran Tin Nghi

Director, Foreign Language Center, HUIT, Vietnam

— VIETNAM

Dr. Tran Tin Nghi serves as the Director of the Foreign Language Center at HUIT, Vietnam. An expert in corpus-based teaching and AI in education, his work bridges the critical gap between linguistic theory and classroom practice, focusing on literacy development in second language learners through technology-assisted methodologies.

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Developing Effective Corpus-Based Pedagogical Strategies

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Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa
Featured Speaker

Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa

Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial university of Ho Chi Minh City

— 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. With an extensive academic background from Latrobe and Leicester Universities, his research focuses on integrating educational technology into teacher development frameworks to ensure sustainable and high-quality language instruction.

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

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