Keynote Speakers
Meet the Speakers
Distinguished scholars and world-class leaders in TESOL and Education, sharing their vision for the future of language teaching.
Keynote Addresses
Presidential Keynote
Professor Andrew Lian
Suranaree University of Technology; Ho Chi Minh City Open University; Professor Emeritus, University of Canberra
Professor Andrew Lian is a global leader in Foreign Language Studies and President of AsiaCALL. With over 40
years of experience, he has held senior positions at universities in Australia, Thailand, and Vietnam. His
research focuses on technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) and self-organizing learning environments.
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Dr. Willy A. Renandya
NIE-NTU, Singapore; Visiting Prof at IUH
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
Dean, School of Liberal Arts at KMUTT, 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
VP of IATE; VP of Van Lang University; President of AsiaCALL
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), he serves as a Managing Editor for CALL-EJ (Scopus Q1).
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Navigating the AI Turn: Framework for Responsible AI Integration in Language Education
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Prof. Dr. Jeremy White
Ritsumeikan University, 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.
Keynote Presentation Title
From Policing to Pedagogy: Rethinking Language Assessment in the Age of AI
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Dr. Ania Lian
Charles Darwin University, Australia; Vice President of ICTE
Dr. Ania Lian is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Charles Darwin University. Her research focuses on
inclusive learning environments and learner-centeredness. She serves as Vice-President for Research &
Innovation at AsiaCALL and Chief Editor of the AsiaCALL Online Journal.
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Featured Speakers
Featured Speaker
Dr. Hyangeun Ji
University of North Texas, 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.
Featured Talk
Designing and Integrating Generative AI for Speaking Practice
Featured Speaker
Dr. Tran Tin Nghi
Director, Foreign Language Center, HUIT, 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.
Featured Talk
From Competence to Governance: An Ecological Perspective on GenAI Readiness among Vietnamese EFL Teachers
Featured Speaker
Dr. Nguyen Truong Sa
Dean, 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. His research focuses on integrating educational technology into teacher development
frameworks.
Featured Talk
Recalibrated Acceptance: Effects of Guided AI Engagement among Mid-to-Late Career EFL Teachers
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu
Vice-President, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT)
His research interests include Computational Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Computer Assisted Language
Learning and ELT Methodology.
Featured Talk
Beyond Intelligence: AI Consciousness and the Future of Language Education