Call for Proposals - Conference 2026

🌏 Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026 - Submit Your Proposal!

Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026
Innovations in Language Education comes to Naha this October! The Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026 is now open for proposals - and we want to hear from YOU.

Whether you are an experienced presenter or sharing your ideas for the first time, the Global Summit is your platform. This year's conference coincides with one of the most spectacular festivals in all of Japan - making it an event you will never forget.

Conference Details

📅 Dates: October 9-11, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
📍 Location: Naha, Okinawa, Japan
🎯 Theme: Innovations in Language Education
🔗 Website: sites.google.com/view/joinokinawa

Conference Themes

💻 Technology in ELT - AI, CALL, digital tools, EdTech & blended learning innovation
🌏 Culture & Global Context - Intercultural communication, World Englishes & Okinawan identity
🔬 Interdisciplinary Studies - STEAM, psychology, neuroscience & cross-disciplinary research

Presentation Formats

🎤 Conference Talk - 20 min + 5 min Q&A (Fri & Sat, in-person)
📋 Poster Presentation - 45-min interactive session (Sat & Sun) | A0 portrait format
💻 Digital Presenter - Pre-recorded video, open to ALL, no travel required! ¥4,000

Registration Fees

🏝️ Okinawa JALT Member: ¥5,000
🇯🇵 JALT National Member: ¥7,000
👤 Non-Member: ¥10,000
🎓 Student / Retiree: FREE
💻 Digital Presenter (all): ¥4,000

Proposal Deadline: July 31, 2026

Submit your proposal via Google Form before July 31. Acceptance notifications go out August 22. Do not wait - slots are limited and this conference fills fast!

Bonus: 56th Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival!

The conference weekend coincides with the legendary Naha Otsunahiki - a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage event drawing 270,000+ participants and spectators! The festival is free and open to all. Book your hotel immediately - Naha sells out extremely fast during festival weekend.

🌺 Questions? Visit our website or email okijalt@gmail.com | #OkinawaJALT #JALT2026 #CallForProposals

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