ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) hosts the Annual Convention and World Languages Expo as the most comprehensive professional development event for language educators in the U.S. The 2026 edition takes place in San Antonio, Texas, from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
Attendees can access more than 600 educational sessions for all instructional levels, visit an interactive exhibit hall with more than 200 companies, and join featured spaces such as the AI Corner Classroom, Digital Learning Lounge, Electronic Posters, Career Café, and Wellness Studio. Opening and closing general sessions feature keynote speakers Debbie Allen and Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman. The convention draws thousands of language professionals for networking, classroom strategies, and industry connections.
Official registration and housing information are published on actfl.org under ACTFL 2026 convention resources.
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San Antonio - Henry B. González Convention Center, Texas, United States