Mark your calendars! The 17th Annual NEAR Language Education Conference x Teacher Journeys Conference is happening on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 in Niigata!

This year’s theme is: “Teacher Journeys, Student Journeys: Leading and Learning”. Join us as we explore how educators and learners grow, lead, and inspire one another through personal and professional journeys.

We’re thrilled to welcome Wayne Malcolm (Senior Lecturer, Fukui University of Technology and JALT Director of Conference) as our plenary speaker, presenting: “Representation Matters: My Journey on the Learning Road”

Venue: Niigata University of International and Information Studies Chuo (Furumachi) Campus – https://maps.app.goo.gl/4iYa8ZcnGxPdtyFR9

Fees: JALT members ¥3,500 | Non-members ¥4,500 | Students ¥500

Click here for registration: https://forms.gle/1CrJDgbUZvWZ9pvv5