Call for Papers

Abstract Submission Open

Invitation

The ELT Program at Yeditepe University warmly invites abstracts for oral presentations, workshops, and practitioner 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.

Thematic Strands

Submissions are welcomed under the following strands (but not limited to them):

• Research–practice integration in ELT
• Teacher development and professional growth
• Teacher research and classroom inquiry
• Curriculum design and assessment innovation
• Contemporary issues: technology, AI, inclusive pedagogy, Global Englishes
• Institutional collaboration and community-building

Submission Types

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstracts must be written in English
• Word limit: 250–300 words (excluding title and author details)
• Include: purpose/aim, theoretical framework (if applicable), methodology or approach, key findings or outcomes, and relevance to the conference theme
• Do not include author name(s) in the abstract text (blind review)
• Indicate your preferred submission type (research / practitioner / workshop)
• Indicate the thematic strand most relevant to your submission

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/professional quality, clarity, and contribution to the field. Notification of acceptance will be sent by the date indicated in the timeline.

Language of Presentation

The language of the conference is English. All presentations, workshops, and posters must be delivered in English.

Ethical Guidelines

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.