NPO The Japan Association for Language Teaching

Welcome to JALT2025, the 51st conference and also celebrating JALT’s 50th anniversary! Whether you’re a returning participant or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to have you be part of this language teaching and learning community.

Overview of the Conference

Location: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Yoyogi, Tokyo

Dates: October 31st – November 2nd, 2025

Plenary Speakers: <Click here>

Invited & Featured Speakers: <Click here>

[NEW] Featured Panels: <Click here>

Special Events

Welcome reception, social networking sessions, JALT Sponsors, Educational Materials Exhibition (EME), JALT Junior sessions, SIG Forums, and more! Please see the schedule overview for the latest information: https://jalt.org/conference/jalt2025/schedule-overview/

JALT2025 isn’t just a conference. It’s a space to connect, grow, and share your passion for language education and learning. With hundreds of presentations, networking opportunities, and lively discussions in the capital of Japan, we hope you’ll find this experience rewarding and inspiring.

Childcare services on site

JALT 2025 is happy to offer free, supervised childcare for the children up to 12 years old of all attendees for all three days. For more information about this service and to sign up, please contact conf-childcare@jalt.org.

Please note that parents and guardians are welcome to bring children 13-17 years old to accompany them during the conference.

Family Space at JALT 2025

This year’s conference also offers a space for families of attendees with accompanying parents or guardians and children to use. Fridge is available for families with accompanying children to use. Please visit the Family Space in Room B3 in Culture Hall (カルチャー棟) (Directions: https://nyc.niye.go.jp/facilities/culture). For the access code to the room, please contact: conf-childcare@jalt.org

Venue Nursing and Changing Areas

This venue offers diaper changing areas on the 1st and 2nd floors. Nursing rooms are available on the 3rd and 5th floors. For more information on the location, please visit the conference site page here: https://nyc.niye.go.jp/facilities/center

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