Call for Hosting the 2027 Conference

Call for Hosting Africa ELTA 2027 International Conference- 11th Edition

DESCRIPTION

With its vision to develop and advance the ELT profession in Africa, Africa ELTA (AE) was established in 2015 and its first conference took place in Sudan in 2016. After Sudan, the conference was held in Rwanda, Senegal, Nigeria, and online in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic situation. The conference was also held in 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Angola, Egypt and Tanzania respectively and it will be held in 2026 in Kenya. 

The annual conference is a valuable opportunity for offering quality professional development for teachers of English in Africa and therefore we believe in rotating the conference venue each year. Africa ELTA is, therefore, extending an invitation to associations and organizations in Africa to host its 2027 face-to-face conference. Although preference will be given to countries affiliated with Africa ELTA, the call is open to any organization in Africa that meets the hosting guidelines detailed below.

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for hosting the Africa ELTA 2027 Conference, the host affiliate or country must:

 a.             Be either a Teacher Association (TA) or an educational institution in Africa with an interest in ELT in Africa. Preference will be given to applications from countries where there is an Africa ELTA Affiliate. Institutions are encouraged to partner with an existing Affiliate.

b.              Secure, in writing, a venue (preferably a free venue) that accommodates up to 600 participants. The venue should be in a good physical condition (desks, chairs, doors, windows, and working fans/ACs). The venue must also be equipped with an auditorium for plenary sessions. In addition, it should have at least 10 small rooms (30 – 50 seats) for parallel sessions and each room should be equipped with appropriate audiovisuals (computer, projector, projector screen, internet, etc.). 

c.              Identify and secure initial letters from at least two potential sponsors to cover 50% or more of the conference expenses.

d.              Provide one local plenary and featured speaker (to be discussed and finalized after accepting your proposal).

e.              Share the proposed fixed conference fee for local participants with Africa ELTA in order to boost attendance.

THE CONFERENCE

Our conference is a 3-day-event of sessions for ELT professionals and experts from countries across Africa and beyond, with a possibility of holding a pre-conference event (included in the 3 days) depending on the need of the accepted local host and the conference committee plans. We co-organize the conference with a host affiliate according to the terms and conditions on this link.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Expression of interest responding to the requirements mentioned above, along with supporting letters (venue and potential sponsors’ letters) should be submitted to africaelta@gmail.com before May 12, 2026.  Africa ELTA may schedule an online Q&A session with the interested affiliates or institutions upon receiving their proposal or show of interest as needed.