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We are thrilled to announce one of the most anticipated ELT events of 2026, the 12^th Innovate ELT Conference! So, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in a transformative experience for ELT professionals, taking place on May 30th 2026 at Oxford TEFL, Barcelona.

Event Details:

• Date: May 30^th 2026
• Time: Saturday May 30th 10:00 – 20:00
• Location: Oxford TEFL, Calle Diputación 279, Barcelona, Spain
• Theme: Analogue Minds, Digital Times

The theme this year is “Your ELT Toolkit” and we will be providing an abundance of opportunities for you to share your ideas with others and fill your own toolkit at the same time.

This could be, for example, a new ELT product which is being developed, a teaching or training technique which has proven to work wonders, or innovative practices in leadership and mangement. There is no limit to what may be found in the ELT toolkit at the Innovate ELT conference this year

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What can you expect at InnovateELT 2026?

If you have attended the Innovate ELT conference in the past, you will know that this conference is unique – and fun! Here are just a few things you can expect as a delegate of InnovateELT 2026:

🔸Inclusive and welcoming community

The InnovateELT conference is different to many other ELT conferences around the world. We pay special attention to the people who have taken the time to join us (yes, you!).

As an attendee, you will be made to feel welcome, and you will find connecting with other delegates is easy and hugely enjoyable. We encourage collaboration and we listen to our delegates as well and share our own thoughts.

🔸Diverse Sessions

Choose from a wide variety of workshops and sessions, related to language teaching, teacher training and leadership and management. Whether you’re a teacher, trainer, manager (or another professional working with the ELT industry) there will be something for you.

By the end of the InnovateELT conference you will feel like you have gathered plenty of ideas, activities and inspiration to take straight back into your own workplace.

🔸Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections. The InnovateELT conference provides an excellent platform to network with educators, trainers, publishers, and language enthusiasts from around the world.

You will be provided with plenty opportunities to enjoy our sunny garden, as well as our comfortable, spacious, and modern classrooms.

🔸Inspiring Speakers

The InnovateELT conference would be nothing without it’s speakers. Our speakers will deliver a mix of dynamic plenaries, workshops and Q&As that will get you involved and leave you brimming with ideas.

The conference will have three pathways: teaching, teacher training and management/ leadership. Delegates will be able to focus on one area or dip into a mixture of sessions. This will be a great opportunity to delve into many toolkits, whatever context you are working in!

Attend the IELT pre-conference event on Friday 29th

Workshop: Leadership tools for ELT professionals

• Day: Friday May 29th 2026
• Location: Oxford TEFL
• Time: 15:00 – 19:30 (includes a break)
• Fee: €60 per person

This dynamic 4-hour workshop is designed for ELT teachers, trainers, and managers who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose, regardless of their job title.

We will focus on the practical challenges we face: difficult conversations, blurred roles, lack of time, waning motivation, and the pressure to “hold it all together” while supporting others.

Through hands-on tasks, guided reflection, and real ELT scenarios, participants will explore and develop key leadership skills, including:

• Clear and effective communication in classrooms, staffrooms, and management contexts
• Assertiveness without aggression: setting boundaries, saying no, and being heard
• Time and energy management for sustainable professional practice
• Motivation both self-motivation and motivating others
• Self-awareness as the foundation of credible, authentic leadership
• This workshop is highly interactive, practical, and immediately applicable. You will leave with concrete tools, sharper self-insight, and strategies you can use tomorrow, whether you are leading a class, a team, or a whole institution

Get your ticket now

Early bird ticket €70, on sale from January 1st 2026 to March 31st 2026.

Standard ticket €90, on sale from April 1st to May 26th 2026.

All tickets include the entire event, drinks, and snacks.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be a part of the Innovate ELT Conference 2026 where innovation, inspiration, and impact converge to shape the future of ELT.

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