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Overview

We welcome you to join us next spring in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA for the 4th International Conference on the Globalization of Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education. GSLATE2026 will be held from Mat 2-4, 2026 in the Conference Center of the Airport Honolulu Hotel.

Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Hawaiian Islands, the 4th International Conference on the Globalization of Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education will convene leading scholars, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders from around the world to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the field of education.

GSLATE2026 is being organized by the International Education for Sustainable Development Alliance (INTESDA).

GSLATE2026 Schedule

Saturday, May 2	Sunday, May 3	Monday, May 4
Opening Remarks & Plenary	Check in	Check in
Welcome Reception	Sessions & Round Table (TBA)	Virtual Session B
Sessions TBA	Virtual Session A

*The GSLATE2026 Schedule of Presenters will be sent to registered participants by March 16, 2026

Important Dates and Deadlines

GSLATE2026	will be held	May 2-4, 2026
Early Submissions	are due by	Friday, January 16, 2026
Final Submissions	are due by	Friday, February 21, 2026
Decisions	will be sent	within two weeks
Early Registration	is until	Thursday, February 12, 2026
Presenters	should register by	Thursday, March 26, 2026
Draft Schedule	will be sent on	Monday, March 16, 2026
Papers (optional)	are due by	Tuesday, June 30, 2026
e-Proceedings	will be sent on	Friday, August 31, 2026

Conference Events

Following the commencement and plenary, please join us for a special welcome light reception at the Airport Honolulu Hotel on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This will be open to all registered participants.

Common Questions

Hotel Accommodation [back to top of questions]

Does the registration fee include hotel accommodation?
No. Registration does not include accommodation; however, there are several hotels within walking distance of the Airport Honolulu Hotel or by shuttle from nearby Waikiki. Reservations and other travel arrangements should be made by the participant. The organizers cannot and will not make hotel arrangements for participants.
Are discount rates available at the Airport Honolulu Hotel or other hotels? YES. The Airport Honolulu Hotel is listed among the lowest hotel rates in its area.
How can I find other hotels and room rate information? For rates and reservations, please contact your selected hotel directly or use a travel agent or one of the many online hotel booking websites available. Hotel information, including list of of the 10 closest hotels to the Airport Honolulu Hotel. A list is available on our Venue page.

Illness & Emergencies [back to top of questions]

What if I am suddenly unable to attend after registering?
Contact the Secretariat immediately and we may offer you the option of switching to virtual presentation mode.
If I am unable to present, may my colleague present on my behalf?
Yes. If the colleague has paid the registration fee and is listed on the original submission.
Does GSLATE2026 have a force-majeure policy?
If the event is postponed or cancelled due to natural disasters (fire, storms, floods), governmental or societal actions (war, invasion, civil unrest, labor strikes), infrastructure failures (transportation, energy) or failure to meet the minimum number of submissions and registrants required for the event to be viable or any other cause reasonably beyond the parties’ control (collectively referred to as “occurrences”), which would be commercially impracticable, impracticable to perform, illegal, or impossible to fully perform under this Agreement as the Parties originally contracted, the affected Party may terminate this Agreement, without liability, upon written notification. In such an case, the organizers will make every effort refund the full amount of the registration fee for confirmed registrants.

Meals & Receptions [back to top of questions]

Will there be a welcome reception?
Yes. Following the commencement and plenary, please join us for a special welcome reception at the Airport Honolulu Hotel on Saturday, May, 2026. This will be open to all registered participants.
What if I arrive early or miss the welcome reception?
The Airport Honolulu Hotel operates a convenience store onsite, where snacks and beverages can be purchased. Also, a Starbucks Coffee Shop and other restaurants are located just two minutes on foot from the hotel.

Presentations & Equipment [back to top of questions]

How much time is given for poster presentations?
Oral presenters will have 20 minutes. Poster sessions are arranged in a poster group format. The poster sessions are 60 minute in length (with 15 minutes for set up).
What equipment is provided for oral presentations?
Each room is equipped with a computer, projector, screen and podium.
What is the format for Virtual Presentations?
Virtual presenters can give presentations live via Zoom or by sending a prerecorded video. Instructions and links will only be shared with confirmed registrants.
What equipment is provided for poster presentations?
Boards mounted on stands will be provided with tape. Posters should be A0 47 x 33 inches (118cm x 84cm).
Is it possible to specify the day or time to give my presentation? Oral presentations are arranged by theme, so it is not usually possible for participants to request specific days or times. If you need flexibility, please consider giving a poster or virtual presentation.

Registration, Receipts and Certificates [back to top of questions]

Does my registration payment include fees for co-authors also attending?
Co-authors presenting and expecting a certificate must register.
What does the registration fee include?
All events, official program, name badge, welcome reception and access to the proceedings.
Does the registration fee include fees for travel expenses, hotel expenses, or sightseeing?
No. Such expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
What is the refund policy?
Requests must be submitted before midnight on March 6, 2025.
How can I receive a receipt for my registration payment?
Registrants will be confirmed via email and receive a hard copy receipt onsite.
Will presenters and audience receive official certification of having attended and/or presented?
Yes. The official receipt that you receive at the event will also certify that you presented and attended.
Are single day or two-day rates available? The registration fee allows for participants to attend the event at their leisure. Reduced rates for participants attending only one or two days are not available.
Is special consideration given to applicants from developing nations? Yes. Academics and students currently working or studying in an accredited institution in one of twenty-five low economic income countries may be eligible for reduced registration fees or scholarships. Applicants must hold citizenship from a country on this World Bank List. LEIC academics and students currently working or studying in a non-LEIC location are ineligible. Reduced rates and scholarships exclude airfare, accommodation and visa assistance. Reduced rates and scholarships are not available for audience applicants. Only applicants with an accepted proposal will be eligible to apply. Applicants must register with a valid “.edu” email account issued by an accredited educational institution and this address must include the name of the applicant.
How do I apply for the Student Delegate rate? Full-time students enrolled in an accredited institution as a first-time undergraduate, first-time masters program or first-time doctoral program are eligible for the Student Delegate rate. Full-time teachers, academics, postdocs (all types) and doctorate holders working on a second degree are ineligible. Applicants must be listed as a student when applying. Students must register with a valid “.edu” email account issued by an accredited educational institution and include the name of the applicant in the email address. Alumni are not eligible. INTESDA reserves the right to verify the validity of the “.edu” email account and may require additional documentation or information to confirm eligibility.
What are the terms and conditions for the Student Delegate rate? The discount is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other promotional offers or discounts unless explicitly stated by the organizers. The student discount is exclusively available to individual students and cannot be extended to other individuals, organizations, or groups. INTESDA shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or expenses incurred as a result of using or being unable to use the student discount and it is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the discount’s availability or terms. INTESDA reserves the right to terminate or modify the student delegate rate offer at any time without prior notice.
May family members and friends attend for free? No. Due to security and health protocols, only registrants may attend. Family an friends are welcome to register as audience.
How can I apply for a registration fee refund? If a delegate or student delegate or other registered delegate is unable to attend GSLATE2026, that delegate may cancel their registration and receive a full refund, less a 20% administration fee, up to the cancellation deadline (March 6, 2026). After the cancellation deadline, INTESDA will not refund the registration fee if the delegate cancels or fails to attend. Refund requests for students who have paid the student registration fee are subject to the same deadline and conditions as non-discount registrants. The registration fee cannot be redeemed for cash. Please note that refunds may take up to two weeks to process from the date of the request.

Scholarships & Funding [back to top of questions]

Do you offer travel funding?
For participants unable to secure the financial means to attend in person due to the cost of air travel and accommodation, we encourage you to consider giving a virtual presentation.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes. For groups of five or more participants, reduced rates are available. Rules and conditions will apply. Contact the Secretariat for details.
Do you offer scholarships for participants from Low Economic Income Countries? Yes. A limited number of scholarships for participants from LEI countries. Eligible candidates must currently reside in an LEI country and must have a proposal that has been accepted for presentation in GSLATE2026. Restrictions will apply. Contact the Secretariat for details.
Can the registration fee be waived or reduced?
A reduced, early registration fee is available until February 12, 2026. For participants facing financial hardship, please consider giving a virtual presentation.

Submissions, Reviews & Proceedings [back to top of questions]

Why must I provide my email address at my university to submit a proposal? The university registered email address is required for verification and security purposes.
How are abstract submissions reviewed?
This is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed event. For ISSN and review committee details see the event homepage.
When will I be notified if my proposal has been rejected or accepted? We try to send decisions within two to three weeks of receiving the submission; however, depending on the volume of submissions, the review period may be shorter or longer.
Is it required to submit a full paper?
No. If you would like to submit a paper, please review the Submission Guidelines.
May I edit my proposal after submission?
Yes. Edits will be permitted up to 1 month prior to the event.
When will the proceedings be available?
Shortly after the event in electronic format. We will send you a link.

Visas & Invitation Letters [back to top of questions]

What visa support is provided by the organizers?
There are two types of invitation letters: a PDF acceptance letter with an invitation to present, which the organizers provide free-of-charge to all accepted proposals; the second type is a formal invitation letter for travel, which will be provided for free on a case-by-case basis to confirmed registrants only. Formal hard copy invitation letters mailed by express mail service are subject to a fee of $100.
What if my visa application is rejected?
All US Embassy decisions are final. No assistance can be offered for rejected applicants.
What are the policies for travel to the U.S.?
Foreign nationals entering the United States must have valid visas unless they qualify for travel under the Visa Waiver Program. For further details about traveling to the US, please consult the US State Dept Bureau of Consular Affairs

Contact

For all other questions and inquiries, please contact
GSLATE2026 Secretariat