English UK ELT Conference
Dates and details for our 2026 ELT Conference coming soon
In 2025, the English UK ELT Conference was held in London on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March.
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 2025 ELT Conference
Overview
On Friday, the conference programme focused on academic management and Saturday concentrated on teaching practice.
Michael Rosen returned to the ELT Conference for the second year
We were delighted to have poet and children's author Michael Rosen back for the second year in 2025.
This year, Michael gave the closing talk on day two of the conference, entertaining delegates with stories from his own experiences of learning Latin, French, German, Old English and Yiddish.
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Sarah Seaman, 'The Muddy Puddle Teacher', delighted us with her first appearance
We were also excited to welcome Sarah Seaman to the ELT Conference for the first time.
Sarah's session explored innovative learning environments and the transformative journey of fostering inclusivity for neurodivergent learners.
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Sessions and speakers
Friday 28 February: Academic management day
- Defeating systemic bias in English language teaching with Meri Maroutian
- Listening as a manager: going beyond "my door is always open" with Andy Jeffery
- Learning objectives to learning outcomes: tracking progress with purpose with Billie Jago
- Update on Accreditation UK with Liz McLaren
- Managing conflict: prevention, reconciliation and resolution with Thom Jones
- How sharing true stories in reflective spaces can support cross-cultural understanding between staff and students with Lalith Wijedoru
- Different approaches to observations with Ben Butler
- Building inclusive workplaces: retaining and attracting staff in ELT with Ella Tyler
- AI and academic management. Where are we now, where might we be going? with Neil Harris
- Closing keynote - Embracing inclusivity: practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in English language schools with Sarah Seaman
Saturday 1 March: Teaching practice day
- The Future of English: where next? with Steve Copeland and Mike Solly
- Managing differentiation in the classroom with David Byrne
- Let's talk about it (developing the speaking skill) with Tery Lemains
- Student wellbeing in the classroom: practical strategies for educators with Ruth Hughes
- Speaking without hesitation: movement and character in the classroom with David Bedward
- Making learning meaningful: what are integrated skills and why are they important with Jo Krousso
- Mind the gap: bridging cultures in the classroom with Helen Lunney and Joanna Steiner
- From chaos to calm: tips and strategies for managing classroom behaviour with teens and young learners with Varinder Unlu
- Teaching in transition: adapting to changing learner needs and leveraging EdTech with Beatrice Segura Harvey
- Closing keynote - Poet and children's author Michael Rosen
Registration and prices
Further details, registration and prices for the 2026 ELT Conference will be released later in the year.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the next ELT Conference, please contact Siobhan Baccas.
Venue
Hilton London Canary Wharf
South Quay Square
Marsh Wall
London E14 9SH
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