60th RELC International Conference

Global Trends and Innovations in Language Education: Theory, Research, and Practice in Action

9 – 11 March 2026

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Rationale

Language education has undergone remarkable transformation in recent decades, driven by advances in technology, evolving learner needs, and the increasingly globalized nature of education. The theme “Global Trends and Innovations in Language Education: Theory, Research and Practice in Action” underscores the integration of theoretical insights, cutting-edge research, and practical applications to enhance language learning outcomes. By spotlighting global trends and innovations, this conference seeks to illuminate the influences of technological advancements, socio-political developments, and socio-cultural changes on language pedagogy and assessment. The focus on innovations encourages exploration of approaches and methodologies that redefine teaching and learning experiences. The inclusion of “theory, research, and practice in action” emphasizes the importance of bridging gaps between academic research and classroom application.

This conference invites educators, researchers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful dialogues, share best practices, and co-create actionable strategies that advance the field. It aims to foster a collaborative environment for stakeholders to address global, local and “glocal” challenges that impact classroom teaching and learning, while embracing and leveraging linguistic diversity to shape the future of language education. By integrating theory, research, and practice, participants will be able to collectively reimagine language teaching and learning using evidence-based approaches to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected and evolving world.

Aims

The 60th RELC International Conference has the following aims:

• Examine emerging global trends and their implications for language education, with a focus on the interplay of socio-political, technological, and socio-cultural factors influencing pedagogy and learner outcomes.

• Highlight cutting-edge methodologies, digital tools, and approaches that redefine language teaching and learning experiences, fostering creativity and adaptability in diverse educational contexts.

• Foster dialogue on the integration of theoretical insights, empirical research, and practical applications to address real-world challenges and enhance the effectiveness of language education

• Provide a platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners to share best practices, innovative strategies, and actionable solutions that advance the field and promote regional and global collaboration.

Topic Areas

• Global trends in language teaching and learning

• Innovations in second language acquisition (SLA) theories and practices

• Technology-enhanced language learning and AI in education

• Evidence-based practice in diverse ELT environments

• Language education for sustainable development and global citizenship

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion in language learning environments

• Multilingualism and translanguaging pedagogies

• Evolving teacher roles and professional development in language education

• Assessment and evaluation: Rethinking approaches for modern learners

• Cross-cultural communication and intercultural competence in global contexts for replacements.

Paper/Workshop Proposals

Parallel Papers

These are 30-minute formal lecture sessions, including 5 minutes of question time, discussing new ideas, practices, and insights gleaned from the presenters’ scholarly research, innovative explorations, and policy implementations. These sessions may provide opportunities for attendees to ask relevant questions and engage in meaningful discussions.

Workshops

These are 50-minute sessions with minimal lecturing. Participants will be engaged in activities that have been carefully structured by the workshop presenters.

Poster Presentations

These are interactive and visually engaging presentations of summary of research projects and innovative practices highlighting key information through charts, graphs, images, etc. Presenters will use posters following the prescribed components and guidelines to showcase their works and engage in short, informal discussion with the attendees. Core poster presentation time is 50 minutes.

Guidelines for Submission of Paper/Workshop/Poster Presentation Proposals

• A 200-250 word abstract with a title not exceeding 15 words and a 50-word biodata should be sent no later than 30 September 2025. Abstracts exceeding the word limit will not be accepted.

• For poster presentations on research, proposal abstracts should include the research purpose, research questions, methodology, findings and conclusions, while the poster presentations related to sharing of best/innovative practices should include the purpose, procedure and learning outcomes of the innovative pedagogical or curricular practice.

• The Conference Planning Committee will inform proposers the results by 14 November 2025. Presenters are required to confirm participation with payment of the registration fees and to register for the conference by 31 January 2026.

• For proposers who are including co-speaker(s), kindly ensure that the email address of the co-speaker(s) is valid and currently in use. Co-speaker(s) must accept the email notification sent to them before the proposal(s) can be reviewed and accepted.

• For submission of Paper/Workshop/Poster Presentation Proposals, please click the link https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79241/submitter

Criteria for Acceptance

All abstracts will be evaluated by the Conference Planning Committee. Relevance to the theme of the Conference and freshness and originality of approach are among the major considerations in the acceptance of papers. The Committee reserves the right to decline paper/workshop/poster presentation proposals without providing reasons.

To All Speakers/Presenters and Participants:

Conference Registration

Please register at the Conference Portal managed by Oxford Abstracts via the link here: to be added

You will be able to perform the following functions at the Conference Portal:

View Conference Announcements.
Update Personal Profile.
Submit a Proposal as a Speaker.
Register as a Participant.
Make Payment.

Conference Registration Fee

The registration fee for the 3-day conference is payable by all participants: parallel paper, poster presentation and workshop presenters and co-presenters. As a general rule, all presentations should be conducted by no more than five individuals.

Registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of the conference registration fee, which is non-refundable.

The conference registration fee: to be announced

The conference registration fee includes coffee breaks and lunches.

The conference registration fee is non-refundable.

An administrative fee of S$50 (before GST) will be charged for replacements.

Conference Program

The detailed conference programme and abstracts will be available at the RELC website and the Conference Management Portal one week before the conference.

Accommodation

Participants may book hotel accommodation at the RELC International Hotel at www.relcih.com.sg or email to ihreservation@relc.org.sg. Please book early as rooms are limited.

For information, please contact:

The Conference Secretariat

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre
RELC International Hotel
30 Orange Grove Road
Singapore 258352
Phone No.: (65) 68857844 / (65) 68857815
Email: conference@relc.org.sg

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