Keynote address and workshops presented by Dr Gianfranco Conti;

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Language Teaching at a Crossroads: Engagement, Evidence, and the AI Disruption. Discover how language teaching is evolving and explore the challenges of declining motivation and attainment, while highlighting the transformative potential of AI in language learning. Drawing on research in cognitive science and second language acquisition, Dr Conti advocates for evidence-based teaching that prioritises clarity, systematic practice, and meaningful success to boost genuine engagement. Learn how well-designed curricula and AI tools can empower teachers and students alike. Join us for practical insights and a balanced perspective on navigating the future of language education.

Meaningful Fun Fun becomes powerful only when it is pedagogically meaningful. This session demonstrates how to make language learning interactive and motivating while still strengthening grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills. Participants experience a rich repertoire of games and gamified routines, each grounded in cognitive and pedagogical principles. The result: enjoyment that drives progress, not noise.

Leadership perspectives for supporting language faculties in schools Discover research-backed strategies for leading high-quality language teaching. Learn how to boost teacher confidence and wellbeing through clear expectations, trust, and professional autonomy. Explore effective language teaching practices, common challenges, and how thoughtful curriculum design can reduce workload and enhance learning. Gain practical leadership approaches to empower your team sustainably, with a brief look at how AI can support planning and resourcing. Leave equipped with the tools to prioritise and support impactful language education. 

Alison Dean from ADECS Educational Consultancy Services will be facilitating Step by Step: Constructing Units of Work with AI, a practical workshop on using analytic and generative AI to construct fully-resourced language teaching units. This session guides teachers of all AI proficiency levels in creating engaging, ready-to-use resources by crafting effective AI prompt sequences.

A variety of workshops will offer practical, evidence-based methods on:

• Interactive and Engaging Language Teaching Strategies 

• Vocabulary Development and Retrieval Practice

• Technology and AI Integration 

• Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Support

• Global and Experiential Learning Opportunities