We invite innovative and passionate educators, researchers, and professionals to submit proposals for our upcoming Annual Conference for Teachers of English on 24th and 25th April 2025 at Nairobi, Kenya. This event brings together English language teaching (ELT) practitioners to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions on advancing language education.  The Conference Theme: “English Language Teaching for a changing world.”  Proposals can address topics such as:

a)    Climate change

b)   Trauma informed teaching

c)    Project based learning

d)   Technology and language learning

e)   Multilingualism in the English language classroom

f)     Cross-cultural awareness

g)    Mentorship and early career

h)   Leadership

i)     Assessment and feedback

j)      Competence Based Curriculum 

  Any other topic related to the theme. 

Session Types

Presentation (30 minutes: 25 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A)

Research papers/teaching approaches 

Workshop (45 minutes: 40 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A)

Hands-on activities that promote classroom practice.

Panel Discussion (90 minutes: 80 minutes +10 minutes Q&A, 3 to 5 presenters)

Discuss a topic of relevance to the conference theme or current ELT issue by examining various dimensions including theoretical and practical implications.

Teaching Tips (10 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A)

Practical teaching ideas with the exception of storytelling

Storytelling (15 minutes: 10 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A)

Stories with practical implications

General Guidelines

Proposals should be submitted via this LINK ONLY. ELPAK does not have the resources to fund attendees, therefore, presenters are advised to secure funding or self-fund to attend and present at the conference.

Title: 10 words maximum (Capitalize the initials of content words only)

Abstract: 50 words maximum

Session description: 250 words maximum

Bio: 40 words maximum

Citations: APA style 

Please click on these links to see the proposal evaluation RUBRIC.

The deadline for accepting proposals is February 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. E.A.T. To submit your proposal, please click on this LINK. 

Conference Registration

Fully registered members Kshs 1000/ -USD 8

Non-registered members Kshs 2000/ -USD 16

Non-members (Kenyan Citizens) 3000/ – USD 24

Regional participants Kshs 4000/ -USD 32

International participants Kshs 6000/ – USD 46

Corporate participants Kshs 20,000/ – USD 160

For further inquiries, please email elpakenya@gmail.com