Shaping the Futures of Language Education: Inspirations, Innovations, and Impacts
15 - 17 March 2027
RELC International Hotel, Singapore
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Rationale
Language education has entered an era of unprecedented transitions and will continue to undergo more significant transformations in the years ahead. To prepare for these future transformations, we must critically examine our current beliefs and approaches. Only by understanding where we stand can we purposefully chart our future directions and re-imagine and shape more just, sustainable, and humane futures for language education.
Centered on the theme “Shaping the Futures of Language Education: Inspirations, Innovations, and Impacts,” the 61st RELC International Conference highlights the need to draw inspiration from evidence and experience, to design innovations with intentionality, and to create lasting impacts. Together, we will explore how the knowledge we choose to impart, the voices we amplify, the discourses we engage in, the tools we adopt, and the collaborations we foster actively construct the possible and “alternative” futures of language education.
This conference brings together language education leaders, academics, classroom teachers, and practitioners to chart the future of language education with inspiring narratives, innovative ideas and practices, and impactful research. It empowers participants with the mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets needed to lead with agency, creativity, and responsibility in this dynamic landscape.
Aims
The 61st RELC International Conference aims to:
• Provide a platform for scholars and practitioners to disseminate inspiring discoveries and innovations that will define the next generation of language education
• Advance scholarly dialogue on the multiple possible futures of language education
• Showcase best practices and emerging technologies that are transforming language teaching, learning, assessment, and research
• Promote intercultural understanding and professional networking among policymakers, scholars, and practitioners from around the world
Topic Areas
Language Teaching and Learning
– The future-ready language classroom
– Evolving competencies: new literacy and communication skills for tomorrow
– Innovative approaches to teaching language skills
– Inclusive and sustainable language education
– Evidence-based and data-driven teaching and learning practices
Technology in Language Education
– Emerging digital tools and platforms for language education
– Frameworks for ethical and effective technology integration
– Human-AI collaboration in language teaching, learning, assessment, and research
– The impact of technology on language acquisition and literacy development
Language Assessment
– Future-oriented assessment policies and frameworks
– Digital assessment: practices, potentials, and ethical considerations
– Integrity, equity, and accountability in assessment
– Alternative assessments
Language Teacher Professional Development
– The language teacher of the future: new skills and competencies
– Innovative models and platforms for teacher learning and growth
– Teacher wellbeing, resilience, and agency
Research in Language Education
– Research agendas/priorities for diverse ELT and multilingual contexts
– Developments in the science of language acquisition and learning
– The future of language use in the age of AI
– Innovative, ethical, and inclusive research methodologies
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.
Guidelines for Submission of Paper/Workshop Proposals
4. The Conference Planning Committee will notify proposers of the results via email before 15 November 2026, should their abstract be shortlisted for presentation. Presenters are required to confirm participation with payment of the registration fees and to register for the conference by 31 January 2027
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 announced by 1 August 2026.
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 (To be announced)
The conference registration fee includes two coffee breaks and lunch on each day of Days 1 & 2, and one coffee break and lunch on Day 3.
The conference registration fee is non-refundable.
An administrative fee of S$54.50 (inclusive of GST) will be charged for delegate replacements.
All fees are quoted in Singapore dollars (SGD).
Conference Programme
In line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, printed copies of the programme and abstracts will not be provided. Please [click here] to access the official website for the most up-to-date schedule and session updates in PDF format.
Conference Bag Collection
The Conference Registration Counter (Level 1, RELC Building) will be open during the following times for onsite registration and conference kit collection.
Please note that registration services will temporarily close during the Opening Ceremony on Monday, 15 March 2027, and will resume immediately after the ceremony concludes. To avoid delays on the morning of the conference, Singapore-based speakers and participants, as well as delegates staying at the RELC International Hotel, are strongly encouraged to collect their conference kits early on Sunday, 14 March 2027, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the hotel lobby (Level 1).
Conference Badge
For security reasons, you are requested to produce your conference badge/name tag to the RELC ushers for admittance to the Auditorium for the Opening Ceremony on 15 March 2027. Please be advised that there may also be additional security checks for bags taken into the Auditorium. In view of these security measures, we encourage you to arrive early on 15 March 2027 to avoid congestion. Please be seated in the Auditorium by 8:45 a.m. for the Opening Ceremony.
Please ensure that you wear your badge throughout the conference to enable easy identification for entry to the conference sessions and lunches.
Drinking Water and Lunch
Water dispensing machines are located on Levels 5 and 6. You may also refill hot water, coffee or tea in your own thermal bottle at Level 1. A stainless-steel vacuum coffee mug or tumbler will be provided for you during onsite registration.
Halal international buffet lunches (with vegetarian option) will be served at Level 1 (without table service), Level 2 (lift lobby dining area) and Level 4 (Zaffron Kitchen). Please wear your name tags with the lanyard so that the staff on duty can direct you to the lunch venue.
Accommodation
Registered speakers and participants can now enjoy a discount of up to 25% on deluxe rooms at the RELC International Hotel. To claim your discount code, please email the conference secretariat at conference@relc.org.sg with your proof of conference fee payment.
Marketing Consent
By completing this registration, I hereby consent to the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC) collecting, using, and disclosing my personal data for the purposes of event registration, administration, and research, in strict accordance with the Centre’s Personal Data Protection Policy.
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) 68857852
Email: conference@relc.org.sg
Our team will get back to you within 3 business days
We are excited to showcase an extraordinary line-up of speakers leading the way in linguistics and TESOL. Get ready to be inspired by the insights and expertise of distinguished thought leaders and specialists from across the region. With each presenter offering a unique perspective, this promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking exchange of ideas.
- Booth Setup:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Alternatively, Monday, 15 March 2027, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.
- Conference Venue & Booth Location:
- RELC International Hotel, 30 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258352
- Main Lobby at the Ground Floor or 5th or 6th Floor, according to the booking form.
- Conference Badge: A badge/lanyard will be prepared for you and your colleagues.
- Power Supply: A power extension cord will be provided at each booth.
- Meals: Lunches and refreshments will be served from 15 to 17 March 2027.
Booth Specifications:
- Dimensions: Each booth includes a 1.5 ft x 1.5 ft table space with three chairs.
- Backdrop Allowance: Exhibitors may bring their own backdrop or banner stand. The maximum allowable height is 2 meter to fit within the lobby ceiling space.
- Banner Stands: Roll-up banner stands are permitted within the allocated booth area.
- Heavy Displays: Equipment or displays exceeding 20 kg must be declared in advance for safety considerations.
- Setup Guidelines: All display materials must be freestanding or placed on provided furniture. No wall-mounting is permitted.
The Standard Package for 3 days includes:
- 2 tables (1.5ft x 5ft) and 3 chairs
- 2 bento lunches daily
- 1 complimentary car park coupon daily
- Inserts – A4 flyers (2 flyers) or 1 catalogue (maximum 8 pages)
- Sponsored premiums
- All marketing collaterals, materials and contents are subject to Conference Committee review and approval
Please email conference@relc.org.sg to request the exhibitor fee details and application form.
Invited Speakers (to be announced)
Featured Speakers (to be announced)
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