CALL FOR PAPERS

Submissions are now closed. 

Korean Association of Teachers of English (KATE) Conference 2026

Date: July 3 (Fri), 2026

Venue: Kyungpook National University 

Theme: The Future of EFL Education with AI: Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusion

The Korean Association of Teachers of English (KATE) invites submissions for its 2026 annual conference, which will explore the future of EFL education in an age increasingly shaped by AI technologies. As AI tools mediate language learning, teaching, and assessment, this conference seeks to engage with issues of transparency, accountability, and inclusion across diverse educational contexts.

We welcome proposals that examine how AI transforms pedagogy, teacher expertise, learner engagement, assessment, curriculum design, ethics, and educational equity. Both empirical and conceptual papers are encouraged, including classroom-based studies, policy analyses, sociocultural inquiries, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Type of presentation: 25 minutes (20-minute talk + 5-minute Q&A)

• Maximum length: 200 words

• Include: title, author(s), affiliation, and short bio (up to 50 words)

• All abstracts must be submitted via Google Form (https://forms.gle/v3SfDoDjNjEet5uf6) 

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026

Acceptance Notification: May, 2026

Additional details regarding registration and the full program will be announced on the KATE website. 

We look forward to receiving your proposals and engaging in timely conversations about AI-enhanced EFL education.