International TESOL Union Conference on Trailblazing Advances in Applied Linguistics

Date: 15-Aug-2025 - 16-Aug-2025
Location: The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Contact: Kevin Liu
Contact Email: [email protected]
Meeting URL: https://www.tesolunion.org/

International TESOL Union (ITU) and The Department of English at the School of Humanities and Social Science, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong are pleased to announce that the International TESOL Union Conference on Trailblazing Advances in Applied Linguistics will be held on August 15-16, 2025 in Hong Kong.

The aim of this conference is to support seasoned and novice researchers and frontline teachers by providing a platform to share their research, exchange ideas, and gain valuable feedback from peers and experts in the field. This conference will offer a unique opportunity for networking, professional development, and collaboration. Attendees will have access to a range of workshops, invited symposiums, panel discussions, and keynote presentations that address current trends and challenges in applied linguistics and TESOL.

Keynote Speakers:

Gavin Bui, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Mark Teng Feng,
Lixian Jin, City University of Macau
Luxin Yang, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Marina Dodigovic, University of Slavonski Brod
Macau Polytechnic University
Yuen Yi Lo, The University of Hong Kong

Publication Opportunities:

ITU 2025 provides full publication opportunities for all attendees. First, all accepted abstracts will be included in Proceedings of International TESOL Union Conference 2025 (ISBN: 978-1-915835-00-0) published by International TESOL Union.

Second, all submitted full papers, after reviewing, will be included in one of the following three venues:
1. International Journal of TESOL Studies (Scopus-indexed) conference special issue
2. TESOL Communications conference special issue
3. Edited conference volume (ISBN: 978-1-915835-01-7)
Note. If you would like to share your research and present, you will need to submit an abstract. If you would consider publishing with us, no matter whether you will present or not, you will just send in your full papers. Of course, participants are also welcome to attend the conference without submitting anything.

Abstract/Paper Submissions

An abstract needs to be about 300 words and clearly indicates the objectives, methods, and (preliminary) results where appropriate.
Format the email subject line as "ITU2025+Author Name" and send the abstracts/full papers to [email protected].

Important Dates

Abstract submission due: May 15, 2025 Notification of abstract acceptance: May 25, 2025 Full Paper Submission: July 15, 2025
Registration Fee (lunch included)
Early bird fee (by June 15, 2025): 100USD/750HKD/700RMB
Regular fee: 150USD/1100HKD/1000RMB

Venue
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR
Transportation Advice
You may find and download an interactive campus map here.
Getting to Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
By Mass Transit Railyway (MTR): Shatin Wai Station
Route to the venue: There is a footbridge connecting the station and the university campus. After crossing the footbridge, turn right and follow the signs to Core Y, where the conference is held.

Accommodation Advice
Here is the list of three hotels nearest to the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong:
1. Regal Riverside Hotel (Shatin): https://www.regalhotel.com/en/regal-riverside-
hotel
2. Alva Hotel by Royal: https://www.alva.com.hk/en/
3. Courtyard by Marriott (Shatin): https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hkgst-
courtyard-hong-kong-sha-tin/overview/