EdUHK Hosts Landmark 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) successfully hosted the 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference from 10 to 13 July 2025 on its Tai Po campus. Under the theme ‘Care, Innovation, and Sustainability in ELT’, the event marked the first time the prestigious conference was held in the Hong Kong SAR, China in its 23-year history, attracting over 1,000 students, professionals, researchers, and policymakers from 43 regions.

The opening ceremony featured notable figures including Dr Christine Choi Yuk-lin, Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government; Prof John Lee Chi-kin, EdUHK President; Dr Isaiah WonHo Yoo and Dr Pragasit Sitthitikul, Presidents of AsiaTEFL; and Conference Co-chairs Dr Lee Ju Seong and Prof Angel Lin Mei-yi from EdUHK.

In her address, Dr Choi commended the conference as a vital platform for meaningful discussion and cross-cultural exchange. Prof Lee welcomed the global gathering, stating, “As we embark on this four-day journey of knowledge exchange and professional networking, I hope you find inspiration in both our academic discussions and Hong Kong's unique energy.”

The conference programme was both extensive and impactful, featuring a keynote speech, seven plenary sessions, six featured talks, and nearly 570 paper presentations. These sessions delved into cutting-edge topics such as digital literacies, innovative pedagogy, equity in education, and teacher professional development. A highlight was the plenary speech by Prof Gu Mingyue Michelle, EdUHK Assistant Vice President (Research) and Professor of Sociolinguistics, on digital trans-literacies and identity.

The academic exchange is set to continue beyond the event itself, with 173 full papers submitted for the conference proceedings. The peer-review process is currently underway with the invaluable support of 43 academics from around the globe, ensuring the creation of a robust and high-quality scholarly publication.

Through hosting this landmark event, EdUHK reinforced its leadership in language education, while AsiaTEFL advanced its mission of promoting excellence in English language teaching across the region.

 

 

 

 

EdUHK hosts landmark 23rd AsiaTEFL Conference on Care, Innovation and Sustainability in English Language Teaching

 

 

 

 

The conference attracts over 1,000 participants from 43 regions