Registration is Now open for the Fall 2026 Annual Conference!

​This year's theme is "Multilingualism in the 21st century: Reinforcing the Importance of Languages in the Workforce"
Our keynote speaker is Mary Risner, Professor Emerita at the University of Florida and one of the national leaders of Languages for Specific Purposes! She will be presenting a workshop on Friday as well as the keynote on Saturday - Re-Imagining World Languages for Employability and Lifelong Learning
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​​Friday, November 6, 2026
Pre-conference Activities at Conference Hotel - Hilton Garden Inn, Nashville West End
New this year - a full day of workshops!

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Conference
Hosted at Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN

Click here to go to the Annual Conference page for more information.

Thinking about attending the annual conference for the first time next year? 
Apply for the Francille bergquist Professional development scholarship today!

Are you interested in attending the 2026 TWLTA Annual Conference, but you are not sure you have funding to attend? If you have never attended the annual conference in the past as a teacher, then you can apply for the Francille Bergquist PD Scholarship! Click here for more information. 

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