Navigating the Now and the Next: Future-Proofing Language Education

Theme of our conference on 20 March 2026

What does English language teaching look like in a world where boundaries — between people, technologies, roles, and opportunities — are constantly shifting? In times of rapid technological change, growing pressure on educators and shrinking budgets, future-proofing education demands deliberate choices and a rethinking of the pedagogical landscape: what do we invest in? What do we let go of? And most importantly, what do learners truly need?  

This conference invites language teachers, teacher trainers, educational researchers, and policymakers to reflect on the possibilities and challenges of future-oriented English language teaching. Together, we will explore how it can remain resilient, human-centred, and relevant.