Call for Papers

Submissions Closed

Submission Period Closed

The abstract submission period for ELT Conference 2026: Building ELT Communities — Research and Practice in Dialogue is now closed. We thank everyone who submitted an abstract for oral presentations, workshops, practitioner presentations, and poster presentations. The conference will be held on 24–25 October 2026 at Yeditepe University, Istanbul.

Submitters will be notified of the outcome of the review process directly by email. The information below remains available for reference on the strands, submission types, and guidelines that applied to this call.

Thematic Strands

Submissions were 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
Language assessment and evaluation
Materials development and adaptation
Technology and digital tools in language teaching
Learner autonomy and motivation
Inclusive pedagogy and differentiated instruction
English for Academic and Specific Purposes
Contemporary issues in ELT contexts
Institutional collaboration and community-building

Submission Types

Research Paper Presentation

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&A

Practice-Based Presentation

Classroom-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&A

Workshop

Interactive, 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 minutes

Poster Presentation

Open 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 conference

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 your name or institutional affiliation in the abstract text — all submissions undergo blind review
Indicate your preferred submission type (research paper / practice-based / workshop / poster)
Indicate the thematic strand most relevant to your submission

Publication Opportunities

📖 Book of Abstracts

All 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.

📄 Publication in Edu7 Journal

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.

Review Process

All abstracts are undergoing 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 are reviewed by the Organising Committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent directly to submitters by email.

Language of Presentation

The language of the conference is English. All presentations, workshops, and poster displays must be delivered and prepared 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.

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Submissions Are Now Closed

The abstract submission window closed on 13 September 2026, 23:59 (Istanbul time). We are no longer accepting new submissions. Submitters will hear back regarding the outcome of their review by email.