Welcome to the FLANC Fall Conference, as we celebrate an incredible 60 years of FLANC’s legacy of service, collaboration, and support for language educators across North Carolina!

This year’s theme, “Languages as Our Light, Culture as Our Compass,” invites us to reflect on the powerful role we play as language educators—as lighthouses who illuminate new possibilities for our students and as guides who help them navigate an increasingly interconnected and culturally diverse world.

We are thrilled to celebrate this special milestone with you!

📅 Conference Details

October 3–4, 2026
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

🛠️ NEW THIS YEAR: Sunday Morning Workshops!

We are excited to offer our 3-hour workshops on Sunday morning this year!

These extended sessions provide an opportunity to dive deeper into practical strategies, explore new ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and take what you learn directly back to your classroom or program.

🎓 Graduate Student Research Posters

Another exciting feature of this year's conference is our Graduate Student Research Poster Showcase!

Stop by Piedmont 4 to explore the research and work of emerging scholars in the field of language education. We are proud to provide a space for graduate students to share their work and connect with language educators from across North Carolina.

🗺️ Conference Information & Resources

Below, you will find important information to help you navigate the conference and make the most of your experience:

• 📋 Schedule at a Glance – A quick overview of the conference schedule and major events. 

• 🅿️ Parking Information – Helpful information to make your arrival at the Benton Convention Center easier.

• 📱 Digital Conference Program – Access the most current information about sessions, presenters, rooms, schedules, and conference events.

• 🏢 Benton Convention Center Floor Plan – Use the floor plan to help you find your way around the conference center.

📸 Don't Forget to Stop by the Photo Booth!

We want to celebrate YOU—the educators who make the FLANC community so special!

Be sure to stop by the Photo Booth, capture a few memories with your colleagues, and help us celebrate 60 years of FLANC! Share your conference moments and celebrate the connections, friendships, and memories we are creating together.

 We Can't Wait to Welcome You!

Thank you for being part of this very special moment in FLANC history. We are so excited to learn, collaborate, connect, and celebrate with you as we honor 60 years of service to North Carolina educators.

Languages as Our Light.
Culture as Our Compass.
FLANC at 60—and the best is yet to come!

Dr. Hobgood has dedicated his career to advancing language education, supporting educators, and exploring the meaningful connections between language learning, technology, student success, and diversity. As the Director of the Language Resource Center in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation at UNC Charlotte, he has contributed extensively to the field through his work in technology-enhanced language learning, dialogic feedback, and innovative approaches to student learning.

His contributions to language education have been recognized through honors including the 2023 ACTFL/Cengage/IALLT Postsecondary Award, the 2020 Laura Thomas Award, and the 2017 SCOLT Educator of Excellence Award. He is also the author of How to Study a World Language.

We are especially excited to have Dr. Hobgood help us celebrate 60 years of FLANC history and the educators who have helped shape language education across North Carolina.