March 16, 2026
Speaker Proposal Submission
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About
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
As we face new challenges in technology, environment, and society, the need to rethink how we teach and learn languages becomes increasingly important.
7th International Conference on Education and Linguistics and Exhibitions (ICEL) aims to showcase innovative teaching methods, research findings, and practical applications that prepare learners for a changing world while promoting sustainability and inclusion. Topics ranging from AI in language education to new approaches in curriculum design, all with the goal of shaping a more resilient and forward-looking future through the power of language and education, will be discussed over the two-day conference.
THE MODE OF THE CONFERENCE
The Conference will be organised in a hybrid mode bringing in-person and virtual participants together.
Travel GuideConference formats
Presentation
Presentation (15 minutes for presentation)
Workshop
Workshop (30 minutes)
Panel discussions
Panel discussions (should involve at least 3 speakers)
Field trips
Field trips
Language
The conference working language is English.
Publication
Conference proceedings with an ISBN number will be published.
Why attend us
OBJECTIVES
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
To examine how language education can contribute to sustainable development by fostering environmental awareness, social responsibility, and global citizenship among learners.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
To foster the exchange of best practices and research findings on the responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital tools, in language teaching.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
To promote inclusive practices that ensure fair access to quality language education across diverse contexts, addressing barriers related to geography, socioeconomic status, and learning differences.
CURRICULUM INNOVATION
CURRICULUM INNOVATION
To explore new approaches to curriculum design and teaching methods that prepare language learners for changing professional landscapes and future challenges.
NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION
NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION
To facilitate networking and collaboration opportunities among language educators, researchers, policymakers, and technology developers to collectively shape the future of language education.
The proposed conference aims to provide a platform for experts in applied linguistics, language teaching, and education technology to share their knowledge, experiences, and innovative solutions for empowerment of the youth. The conference also aims to build bridges that will contribute to a constructive dialogue in Central Asia and beyond bring together teachers, researchers, as well as PhD students from various parts of the world to enhance current knowledge and practice regarding language education for sustainable development.
The preceding year's conference successfully convened 325 delegates from 17 countries, thereby establishing itself as a truly international gathering. The event attracted a substantial number of speaker proposals, with over 230 entries received. Ultimately, through a rigorous double-blind review process 105 presentations were selected for the conference, showcasing the latest research and developments in the field. Notably, the conference proceedings featured high-quality articles, which are now accessible on the conference website for further scholarly dissemination and discourse.
Audience
OUR AUDIENCE
The conference might be of interest to local and international teachers, academics, students, professionals in:
Higher Education Institutions
Primary and Secondary Education institutions
Private Educational Institutions
Curriculum and materials design
Testing and Assessment organisations
Doctoral programmes
Relevant Ministries and centers
International organisations focusing on language education
Publishing houses
Research papers
THEMES
The conference accepts original research papers (not presented before) related to applied linguistics and language education on the following topics (but not limited to):
- LANGUAGE POLICY AND PLANNING
- SUSTAINABILITY IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- ISSUES IN LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
- MODERN TRENDS IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
- ESP/EAP
- PRAGMATICS
- DISCOURSE ANALYSIS AND CORPUS-BASED APPROACH TO LEARNING AND TEACHING
- ISSUES IN TRANSLATION
- SOCIOLINGUISTICS
- HERITAGE LANGUAGES (CENTRAL ASIAN LANGUAGES STUDY)
- AI AND DIGITAL LEARNING/TECHNOLOGY IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION/BLENDED LEARNING
- LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- CLIL/EMI
- INCLUSIVITY IN LANGUAGE TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT.
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor of Open and Digital Education at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the University of Leeds (UK)
Senior lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Westminster
Associate Professor in Education at the University of Sussex
Professor of ELT & Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK
Dates
IMPORTANT DATES
April 8, 2026
Abstract submission deadline
April 20, 2026
Notification of acceptance
April 30, 2026
Registration deadline
May 12-13, 2026
Event
June 15, 2026
Full paper submission
Conference
IN THE NUMBERS
0
Delegates
0
Entries
0
Countries
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CONTACT US
Address: Istikbol Street 12, 100047, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
icel@wiut.uz
+998 (71) 238 74 15
REGISTRATION
Registration fee: Uzbekistan residents - 500, 000 UZS
International participants: 50 USD
Students receive a 50% discount.
All conference attendees must be registered.
Online participation is free