We invite submissions from researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners across Türkiye
The ELT Program at Yeditepe University warmly invites abstracts for oral presentations, workshops, practitioner presentations, and poster presentations for ELT Conference 2026: Building ELT Communities — Research and Practice in Dialogue, to be held on 24–25 October 2026 at Yeditepe University, Istanbul.
We welcome submissions that reflect the full spectrum of ELT scholarship and practice — from empirical research studies to classroom narratives, from curriculum innovation to professional development initiatives.
Submissions are welcomed under the following strands (but not limited to them):
Academic presentations of completed or ongoing empirical, theoretical, or review-based research. Submissions should include a clear research question or objective, an indication of methodology, and implications for ELT research or practice. Particularly suited to university researchers, teacher educators, and graduate students.
25 min presentation + 5 min Q&AClassroom-based experiences, teaching innovations, curriculum initiatives, materials development projects, or reflective accounts from professional practice. Presentations do not require a formal research design but should be grounded in professional practice and offer clear takeaways for other practitioners.
25 min presentation + 5 min Q&AInteractive, hands-on sessions in which participants actively engage with a topic, technique, or tool. Proposals should describe the session's objectives, planned activities, and any materials or resources required. Ideal for sharing pedagogical strategies, digital tools, or collaborative professional development approaches.
45–60 minutesOpen to all students — BA, MA, and PhD. Share your research projects, classroom investigations, or academic work through a poster display. Posters will be exhibited during dedicated viewing sessions, and presenters are expected to be available to discuss their work with attendees. This is a great opportunity to present your work and engage with the wider ELT community. Submissions must include confirmation of current student enrollment status.
Display throughout the conferenceAll accepted submissions will be included in the official ELT Conference 2026 Book of Abstracts, which will be published in digital format and made available to all participants. The book will be distributed at the conference and archived on the conference website.
Selected presenters will be invited following the conference to submit a full paper for consideration in Edu7, the faculty journal of the Faculty of Education at Yeditepe University. Invitations will be extended after the conference based on the quality and relevance of presentations. Submitted papers will undergo the journal's standard peer review process.
All abstracts will undergo double-blind peer review by members of the Scientific Committee. Evaluation criteria include relevance to the conference theme, scholarly or professional quality, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field. Poster submissions will be reviewed by the Organising Committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent by the date indicated in the timeline.
The language of the conference is English. All presentations, workshops, and poster displays must be delivered and prepared in English.
Submissions must represent original work not previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Any use of AI tools in the preparation of the abstract or presentation materials must be disclosed. The conference upholds standards of academic integrity and expects all participants to adhere to ethical research practices.
All abstracts must be submitted through the official form below. Deadline: 6 September 2026, 23:59 (Istanbul time)
Submit Your Abstract →For enquiries: yuelt.conference@gmail.com