English UK ELT Conference
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
The event is our largest annual gathering of academic English language teaching staff. This conference is for English language teaching professionals looking for professional development, the latest tools and techniques in our sector, and a space to discuss best practice in ELT management and teaching.
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Learn more about the 2026 ELT Conference
Overview
On Friday, the conference programme focuses on academic management in ELT settings. On Saturday, the programme focuses on ELT teaching and classroom practice.
Over two days, the conference will explore a range of themes for all teaching and academic roles. Themes range from innovation in curriculum design, the latest in teacher training, staff development and well-being, and integrating AI and digital tools in English language teaching. Sessions will also address quality assurance, student engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion in ELT, and sustainability.
Registration and prices
Friday 6 March
English UK member price - £210
Full price - £305
Saturday 7 March
English UK member price - £105
Full price - £155
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Exhibition space on both days
If you want to exhibit at the ELT Conference, contact our Senior Events & Training Manager, Siobhan Baccas.
All exhibitors are allocated a 3x2m space with a trestle table and two chairs.
Exhibition prices
English UK member price - £1,635 + VAT
Full price - £2,035 + VAT
Keynote speakers
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Friday 6 March: Academic management day
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09:45 - 10:30
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Steve Copeland and Mike Solly
Steve and Mike will explore how current research into the future of English can inform and enhance practice in English language schools.
They will highlight how research can move beyond theory to shape real-world decisions - whether in curriculum design, teacher development or learner engagement.
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15:50 - 17:00
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Laïla El-Métoui
Laila will discuss intersectionality and explore what it means for academic managers, teachers and learners.
She'll share the strengths and benefits of diverse teaching teams, and show how inclusive values can be clearly communicated and embedded in daily practice.
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Saturday 7 March: Teaching practice day
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Hannah Alexander-Wright
Hannah's session will encourage you to join conversations, moving between groups to exchange experience and ideas.
She'll focus on four questions, from playfulness in the classroom, to building a supportive teachers' network from today's connections.
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16:00 - 17:00
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Ben Crystal
Ben will shine a light on the usefulness of Shakespeare in the 21st century TEFL classroom.
His session explores how the lessons found in Shakespeare's words are relevant and urgently needed as we prepare our next generations for global citizenship.
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Sessions and speakers
Friday 6 March: Academic management day
Saturday 7 March: Teaching practice day
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World Café: connecting and collaborating with Hannah Alexander-Wright
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From fluency to agency: empowering learners through values-based tasks with Fannie Daou
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Everything's gone green – using songs in the classroom with Chris Walklett
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Letting go to let them grow: empowering student-centred classrooms with Guizzela Matienzo Aguilar
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Teaching grammar lexically with Alex Walls
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Navigating language anxiety: causes, effects and solutions with Aigiun Azimova
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Teaching for tomorrow: future-ready skills in the English classroom with Alex Warren
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EAP insights for ELT classrooms: practical ideas with Marianne Arake and Paulina Poplawska
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Igniting creativity in the ELT classroom: practical strategies for engaging learners with David Squirrell
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Shakespeare's playful innovation - how the Bard can bolster the TEFL classroom with Ben Crystal
Venue
Hilton London Canary Wharf
South Quay Square
Marsh Wall
London E14 9SH
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