Important Dates - Global Summit 2026

📅 Global Summit 2026 - Key Dates to Know

Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026 Poster
Don't miss a single deadline! Here is your complete timeline for the Okinawa JALT Global Summit 2026.

Key Dates

June 15, 2026
Call for submissions opens
July 31, 2026
Abstract / proposal deadline - submit via Google Form
August 22, 2026
Acceptance notifications sent to presenters
August 25, 2026
Attendee registration opens
September 12, 2026
Presenter registration deadline
October 7, 2026
Online registration closes
October 9-11, 2026
Conference! Onsite registration available

Conference Awards

Four awards will be presented at the closing ceremony on Sunday, October 11:

🏆 Best Presentation - Top-rated across all formats (in-person & digital eligible)
🎨 Best Poster - Outstanding visual design, clarity & research content
🤝 Best Poster Presenter - Excellence in engaging attendees during poster sessions
💻 Best Digital Presentation - Most compelling pre-recorded video submission

Judging criteria: clarity, originality, practical applicability, and audience engagement.

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