Proposals Open for Africa ELTA 11th International Conference in Durban
Submissions are now open for the 11th International Conference hosted by Africa ELTA in collaboration with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). English language teaching professionals, researchers, and policymakers will gather in Durban, South Africa, under the theme Languages in Transition: Managing Change in a Globalised World, as Africa ELTA reported.
The event aims to examine how language adapts to evolving linguistic, cultural, and technological shifts across the continent. Organizers are accepting submissions through an online portal until January 15, 2027, at 23:59 GMT. Accepted presenters must self-fund their travel to the Edgewood Campus in Durban.
Presenters choose from various session formats
Presenters can choose from multiple session formats depending on their research or classroom practice. Research papers and theoretical frameworks require 25 minutes of presentation time followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers. Interactive workshops give participants hands-on activities to enhance classroom instruction. Groups of three to five teachers and/or scholars can propose collaborative panel discussions on core conference themes.
The program also features short storytelling segments. Presenters have 10 minutes to share practical teaching tips, followed by a 5-minute question session. Submissions must include a title of up to 10 words, a session description capped at 250 words, a 50-word abstract for the program book, and a 30-word professional biography. Citations, if any, must be formatted in APA style.
Proposals must address specific language and education themes
Proposals must address specific subthemes outlined by the organizing committee. Accepted topics include language adaptation under globalization, migration impacts on language preservation, and strategies for revitalizing endangered languages. Additional focus areas cover social media influence on digital communication, multilingualism as a tool for cultural resilience, and artificial intelligence in language learning.
Other accepted subjects explore professional learning networks for teachers in Africa, student-centered classroom practices, curriculum development, and teaching large or low-resource classes. Intercultural education and general ELT research across Africa round out the academic scope.
Where and when to submit conference proposals?
Where will the conference take place?
The conference is scheduled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Edgewood Campus, located in Durban, South Africa.
What is the final deadline for proposal submissions?
The deadline to submit presentation proposals through the official online form is January 15, 2027, at 23:59 GMT.
Are email submissions accepted by the organizing committee?
No email submissions will be considered under any circumstances. All proposals must be uploaded directly via the online submission portal provided by Africa ELTA.
Who is responsible for covering travel expenses?
All accepted presenters are expected to self-fund their trip to South Africa for the event.
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