Call for proposals for pre-conference workshops is open!

The call for proposals can also be downloaded here: EALTA 2027: Call for proposals for PCWs

We invite proposals to lead one of next year’s Pre-Conference Workshops (1-day or 2-day workshops) preceding the 2027 EALTA conference at the University of Bedfordshire, Bedford, UK.   

The 1-day workshops run on Tuesday, June 8 (all day). The 2-day workshops run from Monday, June 7, (2pm), Tuesday, June 8 (all day) to Wednesday, June 9, 2027 (noon). The Wednesday afternoon will be dedicated to SIG meetings. The conference itself starts with the opening reception on Wednesday evening and runs until Saturday June 12, 2027 (around 1 pm).  

The interactive pre-conference workshops provide participants with opportunities to develop their knowledge, practical skills, and methodological expertise in language assessment. 

Workshop proposals may address any area of language assessment and may, but do not have to, relate directly to the conference theme, Language Assessment in Specific Contexts. We particularly welcome workshops that offer practical training, provide an introduction to foundational research and analytical methods, present innovative or approaches, or facilitate discussion of emerging issues in language assessment research and practice. 

Proposals should include: 

  • the title and topic of the workshop;
  • the intended learning outcomes;
  • an outline of the workshop content and activities, preferably with a preliminary time schedule;
  • the methods that will be used to engage participants;
  • any expected background knowledge or preparatory reading;
  • the maximum number of participants (normally up to 30); 
  • a brief biography demonstrating the workshop leader(s)’ expertise.

Workshops should be designed to encourage active participation and provide attendees with practical knowledge or skills that they can apply in their own research or professional contexts. 

We will reimburse travel costs (within reason), up to three nights’ accommodation (during the workshop period) and provide a per diem at the standard European rate for a maximum of two workshop leaders. You will also be invited to the conference dinner.  

Please email your proposal to ealta2027@gmail.com no later than 31 October 2026.  

We look forward to receiving your proposals.