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🌍 One of the most inspiring things about #innovateelt2026 is seeing how far people have travelled to be part of the conversation.
This year, educators, trainers, school leaders, authors, and ELT professionals have come together at Oxford TEFL in Barcelona from across the globe, united by a shared passion for language education and innovation.
Different backgrounds. Different experiences. One community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make InnovateELT a truly international event. The connections, ideas, and conversations shared today remind us that the ELT community is stronger when we learn from one another.
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🎤 Meet the speakers of InnovateELT 2026! 🎤
We’re excited to announce an incredible line-up of ELT professionals, teacher trainers, school leaders, researchers, materials writers, and innovators joining us this year at Oxford TEFL in Barcelona for the InnovateELT Conference 2026.
This year’s theme is “Analogue Minds, Digital Times” — exploring how we can keep human connection, empathy, and meaningful learning at the centre of education in an increasingly digital world.
Joining us are speakers including:
👉Duncan Foord
👉Teresa Bestwick
👉Barnaby Griffiths
👉Chris Fry
👉Joanna Ryan
👉Aidan O'Toole
👉Adam Isenberg
…and many more inspiring voices from across the ELT world.
Expect workshops, talks, demo lessons, panel discussions, networking, and practical ideas you can take straight into your classroom or school.
📍 Oxford TEFL Barcelona
📅 30th May 2026
Find out more: innovateeltconference.com/event-2026/
Register here: www.eventzilla.net/e/innovateelt-2026-conference-2138677694
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