As digital technologies continue to reshape English language teaching and learning worldwide, TESOL professionals are navigating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. ALWC2026 invites educators, researchers, and students to explore how technology can be thoughtfully integrated into English language instruction while remaining grounded in sound pedagogy, linguistic principles, and human-centered values in a global context.

From classrooms rich in digital tools to contexts with limited technological access, TESOL practitioners across the globe are adapting methods, strategies, and materials to meet learners’ diverse linguistic, cultural, and emotional needs. ALWC2026 emphasizes a balanced approach -one that values innovation and global connectivity while critically examining the human dimensions of language learning.